What is the treatment for acne vulgaris in a 20-year-old?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have had acne since I started my menstrual cycle at 14. I am 20 years old now. I have used many different skin care products, but nothing seemed to help. Then, when I think something will work, the acne returns.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I reviewed your query and understand your concern. Acne vulgaris is a common skin problem in adolescents. In adulthood, it involves pilosebaceous follicles or oil glands and therefore is seen to involve areas where oil glands are dense, like the face, chest, back, and upper arms are common sites of involvement. In your case, it looks like grade 1 to grade 2 acne. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

Use a gel containing 1 % Clindamycin, 4 % Nicotinamide during day time over pimples, and 3.5 % Microbenz gel overnight over the whole face for around two to three months.
For cleaning your face, you can use face care face wash twice daily.
Avoid certain foods like oily, spicy, junk food, milk products, and nonvegetarian foods.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.