A 44-year-old member asked:
how can i stop all these pimples?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Asaf Presenteanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 16 years experience
No one is immune: While teenagers are more prone to getting "pimples" or acne due to hormonal changes affecting the environment of the skin, it is still possible and common for older people to get this - if keeping the skin clean and over the counter remedies (and time) don't resolve the problem then a primary care doctor or dermatologist can offer other remedies that may help ie. Antibiotics etc.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How can I stop popping my pimples?
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Dr. Mark Tayloranswered
Dermatology 47 years experience
See a dermatologist: See a dermatologist and get a good treatment to stop your pimples from appearing in the first place, then you will not need to pop them.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
How to stop pimples from forming?
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Dr. Barry Resnikanswered
Dermatology 31 years experience
Stop pimples: That is a rather broad question. Generally, a diet low in carbs and dairy will help breakouts. Keeping the skin clean but not irritated will also help. Don't go in for all these abrasive brush devices, unless you have iron skin.
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India
A 23-year-old male asked:
How to stop pimples arising?
1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. M. Christine Leeanswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Many options: Acne unfortunately keeps recurring but there are things to help such as using washes and topicals with benzoyl peroxide, glycolic and salicylate acid. Also using prescription meds such as topical and oral antibiotics, retinoids, azelaic acid.
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Dr. Thomas Fiala commented
Plastic Surgery 33 years experience
The key is daily treatment.
Jul 16, 2013
A 39-year-old member asked:
What should I do to stop some annoying pimples?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Nganswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Go see your doc: Without looking at your face, i would recommend seeing a doc about it. It may not be and for a 39 Y.O. Adult, you should be seeing a doc anyways.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Philippines
A 23-year-old male asked:
What medicine to take to stop pimples?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 44 years experience
Scientific Rx: A trial of benzoyl peroxide is worth making before you visit your physician. If you are not clear in 2 weeks, your physician may write for a topical such as a retinoic acid derivative or clindamycin, or proceed directly to a systemic antibiotic such as tetracycline. If this fails, there are stronger rx's. Should you try supplements don't spend too much money. Acne's not from lifestyle or dirt.
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