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Suggest Remedy For Acne
i have had acne for years and it varied with what i uses over the years. clearasil worked but it opened by pores badly and proactiv worked only when just opened and fresh.I assume the amount of acne varies on my menstrual and stress hormones ...but still its there even when neither happen they just get worse. right now i use dove sensitive bar and clindamycin phosphate topical solution USP with 1% solution ...my skin is oily very sensitive and pores are really big im 22 and african american what is a better soap i assume changing that will make my acne go away for good !
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acne on face over years which occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, usually with debris, bacteria and dead skin cells. It could be due to hormonal changes, stress and environmental factors. I would suggest you to exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. Apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil to lighten the pigments. You should wash your face using a clindamycin gel with mild soap and lukewarm water. If condition doesn't improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe stronger antibiotics along with retinoids and isoteritenoin . Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acne on face over years which occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, usually with debris, bacteria and dead skin cells. It could be due to hormonal changes, stress and environmental factors. I would suggest you to exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. Apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil to lighten the pigments. You should wash your face using a clindamycin gel with mild soap and lukewarm water. If condition doesn't improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe stronger antibiotics along with retinoids and isoteritenoin . Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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