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How to Eliminate Acne Permanently
asked 1 year ago by Sans089 in belgium
Latest answer by Jeannette Graf, MD
Question viewed 378 times
Tags: age 18-24, back, breasts, ears, face, neck, female, blackheads, cream, oily skin, permanent, whiteheads
hi, i have acne since 11 years old and it has spread from face to body until now (im 18). I have acne on my face, neck, ears, back and breasts. I dont know how severe it is , i have whiteheads, blackheads and oily skin.
I have a balanced diet and i do exercise, but i still have this problem that i'd like to solve from in to out ,because creams are only temporary and while on use (i know that by experience).
3 answers to How to Eliminate Acne Permanently
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Eliminating acne permanently
First and foremost we need to determine the cause of your acne. Is it cystic acne or is it related to irregular menstrual cycle in which case an evaluation should be done to rule out a hormonal cause such as polycystic ovarian syndrome. In cases of irregular menstrual periods the birth control pill is quite helpful in regulating your cycle and ceratin medications are helpful for hormonal acne such as spironolactone. If it is cystic acne and convenetional medication has...
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Jeannette Graf, MD
Long Island City Dermatologist
Long Island City Dermatologist
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A Medical Cure for Acne
Acne is an active medical condition, very common in adolescents, and made worse by the rise in hormones that happens during puberty. A complete medical treatment for acne that is inflammatory with black heads, white heads, pus-filled lesions and cysts, includes: oral antibiotics, and a combination of topical creams that include retinoids and antibiotic/anti-inflammatory creams. If after several months of therapy, you still have cystic lesions, isotretioin oral therapy (also known as...
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Eliminating Acne
Eliminating acne permanently is an almost impossible task. It is best to focus on overall improvement in a patient's acne with a goal of a clear complexion and minimizing relapses which are almost inevitable. It is advisable to be evaluated by a board certified dermatologist so a diagnosis can be rendered and a treatment plan can be tailored to your specific type and severity of acne.
