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1. Avoid touching your face: Dirt and bacteria on your hands can clog your pores and cause acne if you touch your face too much. If you feel irritation due to acne, use a gentle, oil-free daily facial wipe to remove excess dirt and reduce irritation. Resist the temptation to touch our pick at your face
2. Do not squeeze or pop your blemishes. This increases the risk of developing scars. In some cases, squeezing a pimple may spread the bacteria even further
3. Avoid too much sun exposure:...more
2. Do not squeeze or pop your blemishes. This increases the risk of developing scars. In some cases, squeezing a pimple may spread the bacteria even further
3. Avoid too much sun exposure:...more
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Creams and gels containing benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin and adapalene are best for the noninflamed eruptions. They produce gentle peeling of the eruptions. For inflamed bumps, antibiotic (clindamycin, clarithromycin) gels are effective. Often oral tablets of isotretinoin, minocycline etc are required in conjunction. For scars tretinoin, glycolic acid and adapalene containing creams are recommended. Chemical peeling done by dermatologists (skin specialists) are also effective for fading scars prom...more
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To prevent pimples, eat fresh fruits, green vegetables, drinking plenty of water should be an essential part of your routine and intake of oily fried foods, an excess of sugar-salt should be avoided.
Don't peal pimples, as they tend to leave scars.
Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. Apply moisturizer like coconut oil.
For swollen pimples, gently app...more
Don't peal pimples, as they tend to leave scars.
Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. Apply moisturizer like coconut oil.
For swollen pimples, gently app...more
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You have to give more details as to why these were given to you Liquid paraffin is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It cannot be dissolved in water or alcohol, but it can be dissolved in organic solvents. It is also known as mineral oil. Liquid paraffin is used to make cleansing creams, cold creams, hair oils and beauty lotions.
The benzoyl peroxide is medication used to treat mild to moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benz...more
The benzoyl peroxide is medication used to treat mild to moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benz...more
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Good evening lybrate-user. Acne can be quite stubborn in some. If just regular strength benzoyl peroxide gel isn't giving you the desired results, then you definitely need other prescription based medications. Kindly consult a qualified dermatologist either in person or via online consultation so that your skin can be examined properly before a prescription is handed out.
In the meantime, eat a well balanced diet and drink plenty of water. Avoid junk food as much as you can and substitute hi...more
In the meantime, eat a well balanced diet and drink plenty of water. Avoid junk food as much as you can and substitute hi...more
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Homoeopathy is wonderful in treating such chronic, repetitive complaints
More details like your family history, past history, thermals, thirst, desires aversions, attitudes is required to make a prescription especially in a chronic case such as yours. Consult in private with the above details. More questions may be asked if required.
If you're suffering from acne, you're not alone. Acne is a common skin condition that happens when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin’s pores. It normal...more
More details like your family history, past history, thermals, thirst, desires aversions, attitudes is required to make a prescription especially in a chronic case such as yours. Consult in private with the above details. More questions may be asked if required.
If you're suffering from acne, you're not alone. Acne is a common skin condition that happens when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin’s pores. It normal...more
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