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Acne followup treatment
Hello i was prescribed the following medicines for 10 days by a doctor. My acne seems to be cleared up by 70%. What should be done next? Can anyone please recommend.
CNN 100 mg
Saslic ds foaming face wash
Nadoxin gel
Apalene gel 0.1%
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You can continue with the oral medication for 15 days more after which it can be stopped. Topical medications are to be applied till the lesions clear up.
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Avoid excessive intake of milk and milk products, oily food and food with high gylcemic index.
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Do not pick on the lesions as that would lead to scarring and pigmentation.
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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu
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Chennai
Treatment depends on the grade of improvement...Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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