Acne face

Hi I been having problem with acne for the past 5months and I been seeing a dr but to me nothing has work for this acne that I have still there like white heads and red bumps the treatment that I'm using is tazarac,glytone what else can I do

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Acne is due to an overactivity and plugging of the oil glands.

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.

If the symptoms persist then topical and oral antibiotics may be needed for which I suggest you to consult a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Spragg]

Hi kindd well thank you for your comment and m I been swing this dormatoligy dr and he says that it's clearing up but to me it feels dry ,skin peeling,redness on face and also my face feels like stretch with this medication he proscribe me to use at night witch is tazarac 1% and I been washing my face like you say but with this glytone he proscribe me and thanks take care to don't worry al keep you posted on how I'm doing with this acne face!