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Suggest Remedy For Severe Acne, Hair Fall And Extreme Dry Skin

Hello! I wanted to share my story and symptoms with you. I am a 22 year old male, I ve had acne since about 15 years old. Went on accutane freshman year of college (about 4 years ago), did not have any lasting symptoms (that I remember... maybe a little more red?). Went on accutane again this past school year (from June to October 2013). After the second round of accutane, my skin has not been the same. In the morning, I wake up with an oil slick on my face... I feel absolutely disgusting. I take a shower (short and not too hot) and have extremely dry skin, which becomes very oily in 30 minutes(I am assuming to being over dry). I have extremely thin hair now that still falls out, I have bumps that last months it seems (like acne), and I scar easier I feel. My skin is also flushed, red and hot 24/7. I have gained a good amont of weight in last 6 months (180ish to now 210) I was just recently diagnosed with slight hypothyroidism (maybe from accutane?), levels fall in normal range but derm thinks my symptoms are like hypo. I have been taking medication for a couple days now, but symptoms remain the same.
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe acne, hair fall and extreme dry skin which occur when there is hormonal changes, stress and clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. It is due to fungal infection and inadequate hygiene as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid oily and fried food and make use of product containing benzoyl peroxide. Take Multivitamin supplements. Apply Adapalene gel once at night. You should apply olive oil on scalp and apply finasteride preparations. Apply aloe vera gel on skin. If condition doesn't start getting better in a month then consult dermatologist. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course and can also go for chemical peel containing Glycolic acid.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Acne, Hair Fall And Extreme Dry Skin

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe acne, hair fall and extreme dry skin which occur when there is hormonal changes, stress and clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. It is due to fungal infection and inadequate hygiene as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid oily and fried food and make use of product containing benzoyl peroxide. Take Multivitamin supplements. Apply Adapalene gel once at night. You should apply olive oil on scalp and apply finasteride preparations. Apply aloe vera gel on skin. If condition doesn t start getting better in a month then consult dermatologist. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course and can also go for chemical peel containing Glycolic acid. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari