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age acne stops
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
57 years experience Dermatology
Usually by mid-20's: As you proceed through the next few years, you are likely to have less acne. You can get only some benefit from benzoyl peroxide. If acne is an issue, ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lori Semel answered
35 years experience Pediatrics
Wash: A good routine of washing your face with a fostex or exfoliating soap followed by application of a benzoyl peroxide product is the best initial treatm ... Read More
Dr. Carla L. King answered
23 years experience Pediatrics
Many options: Acne during teen years is not uncommon. Usually when you reach young adult years the acne calms down. Remember washing your face daily is very impo ... Read More
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Dr. Nazhat Sharma answered
58 years experience Ophthalmology
Oily skin: Acne is common at your age. As you get older this problem may improve. Oily skin should be kept dry with stringent lotions. you could use Acne soap ... Read More
A 21-year-old male asked:
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Try benzoyl peroxide: daily for 3 months.If not better then,U will need a perscription(s).
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered
56 years experience Plastic Surgery
See Dermatologist: You should see a dermatologist the sooner you can.
Let them examine you and treat you.
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Berger answered
41 years experience Dermatology
Cannot: Can only control it until you outgrow. If otc acne washes and creams not helpfull, then would see a dermatologist.
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A male asked:
Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered
39 years experience Pain Management
Acne spread: This you cannot do. But keeping your skin clean would be a good start
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Scientific Rx: Start with topical benzoyl peroxide.If this fails, a physician's office visit. A topical antibiotic such as Clindamycin and/or a topical retinoic acid ... Read More
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Yes: Isotretinoin is believed to be capable of stopping the growth of long bones if the patient has not achieved his/her full height. This is something to ... Read More
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Dr. Richard Zimon answered
59 years experience Internal Medicine
The main: action is compulsive CLEANLINESS! Keep your skin Clean! OIL FREE and ask your PCP (or Dermatologist) for a "program" of prevention! The severity and D ... Read More
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
You can't: Only extreme measures to suppress sex hormone production will work. However, all acne is treatable nowadays, quite easily. If you are the parent of a ... Read More
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