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Acne Help

by mic2378, Mar 18, 2009 10:33PM
I'm a 17 year old male struggling with acne for about 3 years. My skin appears oily but it is easily dried out by soaps. I have tried many products but none seem to work, i particularly have a problem with Nodules,  Pustules and Blackheads. What do you suggest i do?
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Mar 19, 2009 01:11PM
To: mic2378
Hello,
For the acne,just keep you face clean by washing with a mild soap atleast twice a day.Pat it dry and do not rub it.Avoid picking or pressing the acne.You can also use Benzoyl peroxide 5% lotion or gel once at bedtime. An amount of lotion the size of a pea should be enough to cover most of your face. If your skin becomes red or peels, you are using too much of the medicine or applying it too often.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep us posted on how you are doing.

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