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Suggest Treatment For Acne On Face,chest And Back

I have tried antibiotics, various birth control, rosacea medicine, even acutane for my acne. I am now a 31 year old female with the skin of a teenager. I wash every morning and every night with an acne cleanser (tried many different kinds including proactive, salicyclic acid, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur based products) but I still have very clogged pores all over my face, chest and back, and I get big red swollen acne as well. What is wrong with me?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acne on acne on face,chest and back which occurs due to stress, anxiety, clogged pores of skin with dead bacteria, sleeplessness ,drugs like steroids and oily food. These areas have abundance of sebaceous glands which is the main reason for acne on these areas. Need not to worry. You should use face wash such as neutrogena oil free. Apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day. Take antibiotic like azithromycine 500 mg. Apply Adapelene gel once at night. Also wash these areas with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your face once a week .If condition doesn't improve in a month then consult dermatologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe hydroquinone cream , retinoids or recommend procedures like laser therapy and dermabrassion.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Acne On Face,chest And Back

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acne on acne on face,chest and back which occurs due to stress, anxiety, clogged pores of skin with dead bacteria, sleeplessness ,drugs like steroids and oily food. These areas have abundance of sebaceous glands which is the main reason for acne on these areas. Need not to worry. You should use face wash such as neutrogena oil free. Apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day. Take antibiotic like azithromycine 500 mg. Apply Adapelene gel once at night. Also wash these areas with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your face once a week .If condition doesn t improve in a month then consult dermatologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe hydroquinone cream , retinoids or recommend procedures like laser therapy and dermabrassion. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari