How to get rid of oily and acne-prone skin?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have an oily and acne-prone skin for which I use a topical retina gel at night and antibiotics. I want a solid skincare routine for morning and night. If possible please suggest the products which are somewhat reasonably priced and do not need a prescription. Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern. Pimples are somewhat hormonal due to oily skin. I suggest you take the following measures:

1. Do not use hair oil or any sticky cream on the face.

2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products.

3. Avoid dust and use sunscreen (above 30 SPF -sun protection factor).

4. Do not rub any cream on the face.

5. Do not use any steroid creams.

6. Continue treatment for at least one month.

7. Face wash or soap are not a solution and are not very useful.

8. Do not touch acne and avoid pressing it.

For treatment I suggest you take:

1. Clindamycin gel. This is more preventive and curative so I ask patients to use it all over their faces in the morning

2. Adapalene gel. I suggest using it over acne at night