Suggest Treatment For White Heads And Oily Skin

Posted on Fri, 14 Oct 2016

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Question : on my face i have small zits(white pimples).on squeezing, it have puss they are not clearly visible on skin but i can feel small bumps.i was using clean clear face wash since 4 years but i do not think it is doing its work.please suggest some face wash / non-medicinal treatment.my skin is oily.

i can say they are white-heads

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed comedones.
These are blocked sebaceous glands.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

sir,I have attached the pic of one side.it is not clearly visible on other side of face but i can feel them or with a very close look i can see

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
These are acne and comedones.
I treat such cases with a combination of clindamycin gel to be applied in morning and benzoyl peroxide cream in night.
This combination works well and is safe.
Take steam on your face daily in evening.
Steam will open the pores and prevent development of acne.
Hope this helps.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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