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Suggest Remedy For Oily Skin And Breakout Of Acne
I have grown up with beautiful skins, never had pimple until I was 17-18. When I was around 17 I started using makeup, also around 17 I had a horrible skin reaction to a knee brace that gave me bad eczema. It was around this time that I started to experience breakouts and I have not stopped ever since. My exzema is under control, but I continue to wear makeup. Since wearing makeup I have developed oily skin whereas it used to be normal. I believe I have acne cosmetica, does this sound right? I have stopped using all makeup except mineral makeup (sparingly) and am trying to not put ANY unatural chemical on my face as my skin has apparantly become super sensitive. I wash with an organic face wash, the clarisonic brush only at night to remove excess makeup, and then tone with tea tree oil and that is it. Does this sound like a smart decision? And did I diagnose my acne properly?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acne and oily skin and due to which there are clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected . I would suggest you to use face wash containing salicylic acid twice a day and apply cream containing azelaic acid which is natural extract and safe for use . The treatment you are opting like washing your face with tea tree oil is very right. Exfoliate your skin once in a week to remove the dead skin. Apply Adapelene gel once at night. If condition doesn't get better in a month then consult dermatologist again for proper diagnosis and to rule out any underlying condition . Doctor may prescribe isoteritenoin , steroid ointment or antibiotics course. Take Multivitamin supplements.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acne and oily skin and due to which there are clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected . I would suggest you to use face wash containing salicylic acid twice a day and apply cream containing azelaic acid which is natural extract and safe for use . The treatment you are opting like washing your face with tea tree oil is very right. Exfoliate your skin once in a week to remove the dead skin. Apply Adapelene gel once at night. If condition doesn't get better in a month then consult dermatologist again for proper diagnosis and to rule out any underlying condition . Doctor may prescribe isoteritenoin , steroid ointment or antibiotics course. Take Multivitamin supplements.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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