How to manage facial acne?
Patient's Query
Hello Doctor,
I have been dealing with acne, but recently it has increased along with the appearance of more pimples. I am confused about which products to use. I am considering two face washes: The derma co salicylic acid face wash and the simple refreshing facial wash (a gentle cleanser with no active acne-fighting ingredients).
I am unsure which one would be better for my current skin condition.
Kindly guide me.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
Regarding your symptoms, I believe you may have developed persistent acne vulgaris, which could be resistant to treatment.
I suggest the following:
Simple, refreshing face wash every morning.
Tablet Minocycline (tetracycline class antibiotic) 500 mg, by mouth (PO), three times a day (TID) for 1 week.
Topical Resorcinol (antiseptic and keratolytic agent) 2%, once daily (QD), or Topical Tretinoin (retinoid class) 0.1%, twice daily (BID),
Azelaic acid (antibacterial and keratolytic agent) 20%, once daily (QD) , or
Dapsone gel (sulfone antibiotic) 5%, once daily (QD) , for 1 month.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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