Question 1

i have acne on my face kindly tell me the suggestion to remove?

Accepted Answer

Different options: For over the counter methods try using products that have benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, alcohol, and acetone. For prescription treatments you may be prescribed antibiotics, retinoids or vitamin a derivatives, azelaic acid, oral contraceptives, or spironolactone. Always ask a dermatologist about the possible affects and the risks vs benefits of each treatment. Make sure it's best for you.

Question 2

i have acne on my face and it's really irritating. i've. is there anything else that will permanently remove my acne?

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Chronic disease: Two weeks trial of topical benzoyl peroxide alone. This clears most mild acne. If not clear, physician's office visit. Options may include topical retinoic acid derivative, topical clindamycin, the oral contraceptive pill for a woman who can take it, and/or an appropriate systemic antibiotic right for the patient. Tough cases referred for isotretinoin. Manage as a chronic disease. Good luck.

Question 3

what to do if i have acne on my face back and chest and i'd say it's moderate.?

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Moderate Acne: You might need to take antibotics, topical benzoyl peroxide , retin A (tretinoin) for it.

Question 4

i am 21 year old and i have acne on my face. when do you "grow out of" it? what should i do in the meantime?

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See your MD or Derma: You will grow out of it but meanwhile get it treated properly by a dematologist or your family physician so that you dont get acne scars which can be disfiguering
in some patients especially woman it can last till 26 or so.
But make sure you keep it under control.

Question 5

i have acne on my face. how can i get rid of it?

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Topical vs. oral: There are hosts of different meds used in acne treatment - oral antibiotics by far are most commonly used. Topical antibiotic and non-antibiotic preps. Have it discussed with your doctor. Also, make sure to minimize or better off to eliminate make up and tampering with your lesions. Don't get frustrated, it may take a while and hard to get rid of them. Time is an important factor as well.

Question 6

i have acne on my face, shoulders, back, and chest. it's starting to go away but is there a way to speed this up?

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Serious Rx: Acne on the trunk usually requires systemic treatment. Get with your physician. One good regimen is topical benzoyl peroxide plus a systemic tetracycline.

Question 7

i have acne on my face..i went to dermatologist dr for several time but with no result.whats your advice for this problem?

Accepted Answer

Oral medicine : If your acne is moderate to severe your doctor may want to start you on oral antibiotic daily.

Question 8

i have acne on my face and lots of dark spots of acne. plus my complexion is getting dark day by day.recommend me something please.

Accepted Answer

Acne bad: Please go find a dermatologist to give you a course of isotretinoin. Only thing that will give you any chance of clearing for a really long time.

Question 9

i have acne on my face .i didn't go to doctors for this problem till now . i used facewash and some home remedyhelp me to remove it as soon as possib?

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Meds: Many patients do well with over the counter benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid preparations. Some patients require topical or oral antibiotics or retinoids as well. If the over the counter meds alone don't control your acne after a month of daily use, see a doctor for additional treatment options. It is important to be persistent, and some patients 'get worse before they get better'.

Question 10

dear sir i have acne on my face and neck and these acnies are also much painful . please advise treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Several options help: For treatment of acne, over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide gel or cream is quite helpful. If desired, a doctor can add an antibiotic gel or cream such as clindamycin gel. If more help is needed, prescription retinoids such as Retin-A or Differin gel can be used instead of benzoyl peroxide. Oral antibiotics such as doxycycline can be used also. If acne is more severe, dermatologist may use Accutane.

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I have acne on my face and lots of dark spots of acne. plus my complexion is getting dark day by day.recommend me something please.

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I have acne on my face .i didn't go to doctors for this problem till now . i used facewash and some home remedyhelp me to remove it as soon as possib?

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