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How to prevent acne and stop it from worsening?

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Published At February 13, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 24-year-old female. I have a lot of acne and scars on my face. What kind of skin care should I follow to prevent acne and remove scars on my face? Is there any procedure or product I should avoid or stay away from to prevent acne from worsening?

Kindly help.

Hello,

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I have gone through the details you have provided, and I do understand your concern. Acne and post-acne scars are usually due to multiple reasons, including hormonal fluctuations, genetic susceptibility, due to changes in diet, use of skin care products, and a few medical conditions, and medications. For treatment,

  1. Use Ahaglow S foaming face wash: Use twice daily on the entire face. Apply one pump after wetting the face, massage it in gentle circular motions for one minute and wash it off.
  2. Use Peroclin 2.5 % gel (Clindamycin and Benzoyl peroxide): Apply after dotting on pimples in the morning after using face wash and dab into the affected area.
  3. Apply Clear gel Nico gel (Clindamycin and Niacinamide gel): Dot on pimples at night after using face wash and dab into the affected area.
  4. Take capsule Zitcare: Consume one capsule at night for 2 months. This is a multivitamin which is meant for acne.
  5. Avoid oily and fried food, sweets, red meat, milk, and dairy products.
  6. Consume more fruits, vegetables, fiber, and 2.5 liters of water per day.
  7. Procedures best for acne include:

    1. Chemical peel for face: To be done at a doctor's clinic. In this procedure, a solution is applied to the face, kept for 10 minutes, and cleaned up. Usually done once in 2 weeks for 6 sessions. They help in reducing oil secretion and pigmented spots.
    2. Laser treatment: This is the best method for both acne scars and acne. The doctor radiates laser beams on pimples and scars, which penetrate through the skin to reduce oil secretion and have anti-bacterial properties. Usually done once in three weeks for three to four sessions.
    3. Avoid skin care products like serums and moisturizers till the acne heals.
    4. Zitmoist gel or acne OC gel may be used as a moisturizer in case of dry skin.
    5. From the details you have provided you have a combination skin but more towards the oily spectrum.

      Hope this helps. Take care

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty
Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Venereology

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