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I have acne. is there a way to get rid of it? its out of control?

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Acne is a process where rapidly growing skin chokes off the pores & germs/oil lead to pustules & blemishes. To go away, the skin growth must slow down to an adult rate. As long as your hormones push rapid skin growth, the plugging will continue & the basic rx is stripping away top layers of older cells to uncover the plugged pores. A visit with your doc to get a skin care program can help control

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

During puberty, there is an increase in sebum production in the skin. Sebum and skin debris clog pores and the blockage results in inflammation. Gently cleaning the surface of the skin and applying acne medications such as benzoyl peroxide or prescription clindamycin help reduce the bacteria and clean up to the top layer of the skin allowing the pimples/comedones to clear over time.

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Please consult this site for effective home care for acne. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-vulgaris-home-treatment Wish you good health!

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