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still have acne

by sharky28, Nov 20, 2008 06:26AM
i still have acne at 28 years old,have had it since i was 14 or so,will i have it the rest of my life,or will it ever clear up, it normally gets worse in the winter months and clears up during the summer,  should i live somewhere with sun all year around, i have tried all different kinds of products to get rid of it but nothing seems to work for me!
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by BhumikaMD, Nov 21, 2008 07:41AM
Hi,

There are several treatment options available for acne - topical application creams, oral medications, laser treatment etc.

It would be best to consult your dermatologist to decide about the best treatment option in your case.

Comedonal (non-inflammatory) acne: local treatment with azelaic acid, salicylic acid, topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide.

Mild papulo-pustular (inflammatory) acne: benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids, topical antibiotics (such as erythromycin).

Moderate inflammatory acne: benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids combined with oral antibiotics (tetracyclines). Isotretinoin is an option.

Severe inflammatory acne, nodular acne, acne resistant to the above treatments: isotretinoin also known as Accutane, can be prescribed by a doctor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne_vulgaris#Treatments

Let us know about how you are doing and what your doctor advises.

Post us if you need any further information.

Regards.

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