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How To Cure Pimples ?
Hi Doctor,
My Name is Priyanka, Age 27, Height -5"3 and weight 60 Kgs. The worst problem I am facing these days is my pimples. I am fed up with this now. it is there from last 3 years. It does not appear sometime but the time I think it is gone it comes back again, So from last 10 days I am using BHenzoyl Paraxoide in the night over my pimples and in the morning After washing it off I put clindamycin and nicotinamide gel and along with that I am taking Azithromycin (500 mg) Tablet one at the bed time daily. I do not see much difference. Can you please let me know that If I am on a right medication or not and how much time does it usually takes? Also if there is something faster then this then please let me know that also. Thanks for the help in advance
My Name is Priyanka, Age 27, Height -5"3 and weight 60 Kgs. The worst problem I am facing these days is my pimples. I am fed up with this now. it is there from last 3 years. It does not appear sometime but the time I think it is gone it comes back again, So from last 10 days I am using BHenzoyl Paraxoide in the night over my pimples and in the morning After washing it off I put clindamycin and nicotinamide gel and along with that I am taking Azithromycin (500 mg) Tablet one at the bed time daily. I do not see much difference. Can you please let me know that If I am on a right medication or not and how much time does it usually takes? Also if there is something faster then this then please let me know that also. Thanks for the help in advance
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM.
You have been on the right medication for your acne. I would say that you continue with it for at least another 3-4 weeks because 10 days is too short a time to assess the response. Management of acne requires diligence as well patience both the part of the patient and doctor.
I would have liked to gather some more information regarding your concern in order to help you better...
Do you have any irregularity in Menses?
Do you have any facial hair growth that is coarse and thick? If yes, is it bothersome?
Do you experience acne flare at the time of your menses?
Apart from the specific anti acne treatment that you are already on i would advice that you also follow a few general measures/precautions:
--Use a mild cleanser like cetaphil twice daily
--Avoid all the regular use creams, moisturizers, sunscreens that you may be using for the time being till you are on anti-acne treatment.
--Avoid taking facials.
--Avoid picking your acne.
--Use an Anti-dandruff shampoo since acne is worsened by dandruff.
regards
You have been on the right medication for your acne. I would say that you continue with it for at least another 3-4 weeks because 10 days is too short a time to assess the response. Management of acne requires diligence as well patience both the part of the patient and doctor.
I would have liked to gather some more information regarding your concern in order to help you better...
Do you have any irregularity in Menses?
Do you have any facial hair growth that is coarse and thick? If yes, is it bothersome?
Do you experience acne flare at the time of your menses?
Apart from the specific anti acne treatment that you are already on i would advice that you also follow a few general measures/precautions:
--Use a mild cleanser like cetaphil twice daily
--Avoid all the regular use creams, moisturizers, sunscreens that you may be using for the time being till you are on anti-acne treatment.
--Avoid taking facials.
--Avoid picking your acne.
--Use an Anti-dandruff shampoo since acne is worsened by dandruff.
regards
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