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A 25-year-old male asked:
How do u get rid of acne?
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Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
Acne: Have your type of acne diagnosed. The ranges of treatment are many. Topical or oral medications may be best. If your doctor is not comfortable treating it, be referred to a dermatologist. All the best.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Help how to get rid of my acne?
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Dr. Anifat Balogunanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Getting rid of acne: I tell my patients that the best one can hope for is acne control. True there are those with teenage acne that resolves in adulthood. There are also those who continue to get acne well into adulthood. Combination therapy aimed at reducing oil production, increasing skin cell turnover, reducing inflammation and controlling infection is best. Chemical peels, laser and light treatments also help.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What can I do to get rid of acne or pimple?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Scientific Rx: Benzoyl peroxide for starters. If not sufficient, topical Clindamycin and/or a topical retinoic acid derivative the latter especially if there are a lot of blackheads. Next step for a lady is the oral contraceptive pill if it is right for her. Then a systemic antibiotic right for the person. The big guns is accutae, not pleasant cheap or without risks but hugely effective and very much worth it.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
What should I do to get rid of acne/blemishes?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Scientific Rx: Your physician can treat you effectively. All acne is manageable today if you're allowed to get treatment for it and you're not subject to the whims of someone who thinks it's lifestyle-related or that "natural is better." before getting seen, try benzoyl peroxide topically. Acne on your trunk usually requires systemic rx.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What do I do to get rid of acne over the summer?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Scientific Rx: 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.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
How can I most quickly get rid of acne?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Scientific Rx: See your physician now if speed's important (prom coming up, etc.) if benzoyl peroxide fails, start a topical antibiotic such as Clindamycin and/or a retinoic acid derivative and/or a systemic antibiotic. Severe acne needs to be evaluated for isotretinoin. It's a non-lifestyle-related serious chronic disease that needs to be managed long-term.
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Last updated May 30, 2015
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