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What Is The Remedy For The Acne Problem And Does Accutane Help?
I'm pretty sure I've tried everything from ProActiv, to prescribed pills and creams, to natural remedies. I'm an 18 year old female and have had acne since the 4th grade, or 9-10 years old. I'm 5'9 and weigh about 116.5 pounds. I am seriously considering using accutane to completely rid me of acne. Acne has been holding me back since the beginning and I have become somewhat of a social outcast, I won't go to sleepovers, or different outings because of my acne and have become very self conscious about it. My wallet has become empty with buying so much make up for my face and medicines. I don't know what else there is to try and have started to feel very hopeless.
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Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Hi,
I can understand your concern for pimples on your face. Acne or pimples are youth related problem and is not a disease per say.
A gel containing clindamycin phosphate 1.2% w/w and tretinoin gel can be very helpful to you for long term. The only precaution you should follow is to apply the cream in very thin layer and that too over affected area only.
In your kind of acne the best treatment is by isotretinoin capsules under strict dermatological supervision only. Isotretinoin is one of the best therapies for acne and should always be taken under strict dermatological supervision.
The most important part is to use a sunscreen regularly in open environment and on exposure to sun.
Take a proper guidance and follow up with a good dermatologist so that all the problem can be dealt best for future time.
Take care
I can understand your concern for pimples on your face. Acne or pimples are youth related problem and is not a disease per say.
A gel containing clindamycin phosphate 1.2% w/w and tretinoin gel can be very helpful to you for long term. The only precaution you should follow is to apply the cream in very thin layer and that too over affected area only.
In your kind of acne the best treatment is by isotretinoin capsules under strict dermatological supervision only. Isotretinoin is one of the best therapies for acne and should always be taken under strict dermatological supervision.
The most important part is to use a sunscreen regularly in open environment and on exposure to sun.
Take a proper guidance and follow up with a good dermatologist so that all the problem can be dealt best for future time.
Take care
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