Hi doctor,
I am a 27 year old female. I am getting acne since the age of 13. I have asthma. No product has worked on my face. I have sensitive oily skin. Kindly advice some solution.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have read your query and I understand your concern.
- Acne has several grades depending on the type of lesions.
- In grade 1, I prefer to advise topical Clindamycin in the morning and Benzoyl peroxide alternatively with topical retinoids in the night-time.
- Oral antibiotics are also given like Doxycycline or Minocycline or Azithromycin in grade 2-4 acne.
- Avoid hair oil application and oily food in the diet.
- In responding cases, consideration is given to start oral retinoids.
- Kindly upload the images, so that I can actually visualize the lesions and advice you to my best. Also, mention the details of treatment you have already taken.
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Hi doctor,
I met a dermatologist and he prescribed Acne Out cream and soap which made it worst. So, I started using Oriflame Bioclinic that contains Salicylic acid and Centella. I am recently using Clean and Clear cleanser 0.5% Salicylic morning and night. I am using baby soap and Clearasil for face which has neither Salicylic nor Benzoyl peroxide. How long does it take to see the effect of a drug?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
- I could appreciate better if you could have attached close up photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity) of your face for perfect view.
- Still, I guess it as grade 2 acne. In such cases, as I mentioned I prefer to advice oral antibiotics like Doxycycline or Minocycline or Azithromycin.
- You may apply Clindamycin gel in the morning and Benzoyl peroxide alternatively with topical retinoids in night-time.
- You can continue to use face wash.
- It usually takes three to four weeks at least before any positive effects of medications are seen.
- I will advise you to visit your doctor and share my opinion with him.Â
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Hi doctor,
Thank you so much for the message. I have bought 1% Clindamycin phosphate gel and Doxycycline 100 mg capsule but I only got 5% Benzoyl peroxide cream. What dose should I take? Will the strength of Benzoyl peroxide be too harsh? It is the only concentration I could get. Thanks.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
- Benzoyl peroxide 5% is strong. It may cause irritation of skin. If you have bought, then you may try it. But, preferably wash it off in 15-20 minutes before you sleep.
- Slowly day by day just increase the time of leaving the medication on face. Clindamycin gel you can apply in the morning.
- Capsule Doxycycline is prescribed depending on the body weight of the patient. The usual dose is 100-200 mg per day in an adult person.
- It is contraindicated in pregnancy, breast feeding females and in those allergic to Tetracycline group of medications. It is a prescription drug. You better consult your doctor before you take it.
- Avoid oily food and hair oil application.
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