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How Can Pimples And Acne Spots Be Treated ?

,age 15 i got pimples nd spots on face which is making the face look blackish
Wed, 4 Apr 2012
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Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases 's  Response
Hello Ramya ,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic forum.
It is very common to get pimples (acne)at this age due to the hormonal changes taking place in your body with puberty.They do subside as age advances.
However it is advisable to get it treated if you are getting pustules or nodular acne which leave behind hyperpigmented scars on the face causing the face to appear dark.
So a consultation with a dermatologist would be beneficial if you really suffer from bad acne scars.
Meanwhile Here are some tips to help prevent breakouts and clear them up as fast as possible:

1.Wash your face twice a day with warm water and a mild soap . Gently massage your face . Don't scrub. Overwashing
and scrubbing can cause skin to become irritated .
2.Don't pop pimples. It's tempting, but you shouldn't: Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin,
leading to more swelling and redness, and even scarring.
3.Avoid touching your face with your fingers or leaning your face on objects that collect sebum and skin residue like
your phone. Touching your face can spread the bacteria that cause pores to become inflamed and irritated. To keep
bacteria at bay, wash your hands before applying anything to your face, such as treatment creams or makeup.
4.Keep hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores.
5.Protect your skin from the sun. It may seem like a tan masks acne, but it's only temporary. A tan may worsen your acne, not improve it. Tanning also causes damage to skin .
6.Avoid over the counter acne creams as each skin type is different and creams prescribed by doctor after examining your skin are preferable.
You may apply natural aloe vera gel for better results.
Regards

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Dermatologist Dr. Puvvula Kishore Kumar's  Response
Hi....Ramya..,
Thanks for choosing HCM.,
Pimples called ...ACNE VULGARIS..,
It is common at your age due to Surge of Hormones..,
Hence don't afraid and depress...,
Just follow these suggestions and treatment...ok.,
1) Frequent washes with Triclosan soap....FASH BAR..,
2) Topical application of Clindamycin Gel 1% i.e...,
ZYCLINE NANO... Cadila company..,
3) Tab...Isotretinoin 20 mg daily for 30 days...,
4) Tab Azithromycin..250 mg for 3 days.. night times..,
5) Don't squeeze , pinching the lesions...,
6) Avoid oily and junk foodsa....,
ok.....good luck...
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How Can Pimples And Acne Spots Be Treated ?

Hello Ramya , Welcome to Healthcare Magic forum. It is very common to get pimples (acne)at this age due to the hormonal changes taking place in your body with puberty.They do subside as age advances. However it is advisable to get it treated if you are getting pustules or nodular acne which leave behind hyperpigmented scars on the face causing the face to appear dark. So a consultation with a dermatologist would be beneficial if you really suffer from bad acne scars. Meanwhile Here are some tips to help prevent breakouts and clear them up as fast as possible: 1.Wash your face twice a day with warm water and a mild soap . Gently massage your face . Don t scrub. Overwashing and scrubbing can cause skin to become irritated . 2.Don t pop pimples. It s tempting, but you shouldn t: Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin, leading to more swelling and redness, and even scarring. 3.Avoid touching your face with your fingers or leaning your face on objects that collect sebum and skin residue like your phone. Touching your face can spread the bacteria that cause pores to become inflamed and irritated. To keep bacteria at bay, wash your hands before applying anything to your face, such as treatment creams or makeup. 4.Keep hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores. 5.Protect your skin from the sun. It may seem like a tan masks acne, but it s only temporary. A tan may worsen your acne, not improve it. Tanning also causes damage to skin . 6.Avoid over the counter acne creams as each skin type is different and creams prescribed by doctor after examining your skin are preferable. You may apply natural aloe vera gel for better results. Regards