What are the effective methods to treat my worsened acne?

Question

Hi doctor,

How can I treat acne? Should I prefer home remedies or commercial products? Which is faster? Because I have already tried both, but I think nothing has gone well. I attended one session at a dermatology clinic for my acne, and then my acne stopped. However, a few weeks ago, I tried using a mask, but I did not know that it is not recommended for skin with acne. So, what should I do now? It is becoming more serious.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern.

Firstly, you need to consult a nearby dermatologist to assess the grade and severity of your acne. Alternatively, you can provide us with pictures for a remote review. If the acne is mild, topical anti-acne creams like Clindamycin and Adapalene can be beneficial. In cases of severe acne, oral medications such as Azithromycin or Doxycycline, with or without Isotretinoin, may be prescribed alongside anti-acne creams. As a general treatment regimen:

Use a face wash formulated for oily skin to cleanse your face.
Apply Clindamycin gel in the morning and Adapalene gel at night to the acne-affected areas.
If you have blackheads or whiteheads, consider getting them professionally removed.
Avoid squeezing pimples, as this can lead to scarring. It is important to emphasize that acne is a chronic problem requiring an extended duration of treatment.
Follow these measures for two weeks and assess the response. Mild-grade acne should show improvement, but severe cases might necessitate oral medication.

Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take the medicines with their consent.

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Thank you for consulting me.