I am getting acne once I stop the acne treatment. Why?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am having acne since I was 14 years old. In the beginning, I did not want to see a dermatologist because I thought it is hormonal, but the acne was not stopping from popping up on my face and making my face look full of spots and acne. So I visited a dermatologist when I was 16, and the doctor gave me two ointments and a tablet.

The treatment continued for six to seven months, and my acne was gone and did not pop up for the next year. After this, I started having acne again just like before, so I revisited the doctor and asked him why is it so. He answered that it could happen because of some changes in diet and prescribed me the same tablet and the ointment for two more months. For the two months, I took all the medicine, and there was no acne for one month after the two-month medication. Now acne is coming back on my face. Why is this happeni

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

There are many causes of recurrent acne, the food, and dietary type is a factor as too much oil, and less fiber diet can cause acne breakouts. So if you are constipated and are already acne prone, this could have exacerbated the acne. If these are not the cause, then it is essential to check if your menstrual periods are regular as irregularity in the monthly cycle as in polycystic ovarian syndrome is accompanied by stubborn acne. If you are overweight or have facial hair, you must get checked out by an endocrinologist or a gynecologist for the polycystic ovarian syndrome. I hope this helps.

I am getting acne once I stop the acne treatment. Why?

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Company

Customer Care

Get iCliniq