Dr. Gaurang Gupta
Dermatology
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Hi doctor,
I am a 20-year-old, and I have had acne ever since I started high school. It is moderate, but I have been maintaining it for years now. I have tried to stay to natural ingredients, take daily supplements and vitamins, eat super healthy, and work out five days a week. I change my pillowcases frequently and use only the best makeup. I wash my face every night and every time I shower with Juice Beauty and Cetaphil, and nothing seems to work. I will clear up, and all of a sudden, one or two acne will pop up when I wake up in the morning, it is like a vicious cycle. They are almost always on both sides of my jawline. I also have body acne, and as I am going to a wedding this summer, so I do not want to feel self-conscious. I am looking for suggestions on prescription medications, but I do not want Acutane preferably because of its side effects. As I said, I have been trying to go the more natural route, but that is just maintaining it. I want to clear it up. Any suggestions?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Pimple is somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. Following are my suggestions:
1. Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on the face.
2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products.
3. Avoid dust. Use sunscreen above 30 SPF (sun protection factor).
4. Any cream, do not rub it on your face.
5. Do not use any steroid creams.
6. Continue treatment at least for one month.
7. Facewash or soap is not a treatment and is not much useful.
8. Do not touch acne and avoid pressing it.
For treatment, I suggest you use:
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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