Dr. Suvash Sahu
Dermatology
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Hi doctor,
I have mild to severe acne. Two days ago I put salicylic acid astringent on it and let the cotton ball sit for a few minutes. Afterward, the following two days, whenever I was stressed, the acne felt like it was being pinched, feeling similar to a headache except it only lasted for a few seconds. What does this mean, and what should I do? I have been using my daily face wash routine until I tried to push the clearing process with astringent but I have gone back to it since then.
Please help.
Hi.
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have seen your query and concern.
I examined your pictures (attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity). With your descriptions and given picture, it seems you have mild acne at present. Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents and in adulthood it involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and is therefore seen to involve areas where oil glands are dense like the face, chest, back, and upper arms are common sites of involvement. In your case looks like grade 1 to grade 2 acne. I suggest you start using Clindamycin and Nicotinamide gel during day time over pimples and gel containing benzoyl peroxide at night hour over the whole face for around two to three months. For cleaning your face, you can face wash twice daily. You have to do certain dietary restrictions like not eating oily spicy food, junk food, milk products, and non-vegetarian foods. Use lots of water which hydrates your skin.
I hope this helps.
Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.
Take care.
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