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What Causes Acne With Itching On Face?
Hi, I am 36 years old and still have severe acne.they itch and feel like a pricker is stuck in my face.if I wash with a cloth it feels like a bunch of thorns tearing my face up.what kind of acne is this? And how do I make it stop hurting everytime I touch my face? !
Fri, 18 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acne with itching on face which seems to be cystic acne which occurs due to stress, dehydration, hormonal changes and when sebum get accumulated along with dead skin and bacteria in clogged pore of sebaceous gland. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply clearasil face wash twice a day which is very good for preventing acne. Avoid touching and pricking it with sharp objects. Apply betnovate on acne twice a day for 2-3 days. After washing face apply cream containing azelaic acid. Exfoliate your skin one a week to remove the dead skin from your face. If condition doesn't start getting better in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotic course for twice a day for few weeks or recent methods such as laser therapy.
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 acne with itching on face which seems to be cystic acne which occurs due to stress, dehydration, hormonal changes and when sebum get accumulated along with dead skin and bacteria in clogged pore of sebaceous gland. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply clearasil face wash twice a day which is very good for preventing acne. Avoid touching and pricking it with sharp objects. Apply betnovate on acne twice a day for 2-3 days. After washing face apply cream containing azelaic acid. Exfoliate your skin one a week to remove the dead skin from your face. If condition doesn't start getting better in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotic course for twice a day for few weeks or recent methods such as laser therapy.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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