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Pimples and dry skin
I have oily skin.I am getting a lot on pimples from past 2 months.My face is having a lot of acne marks now. I am taking medication for the same.. and the medication have caused a dry skin condition /peeling effect.
Can i go for Chemical peeling in this condtion? If so, what ill be estimated recovery period?
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Peels can be done but use a good sunscreen and non comedogenic moisturiser.
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"Understanding Chemical Peels" by Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/understanding-chemical-peels-8036/post
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Following blog post should be helpful : What Makes Your Skin Prone to Acne? Top 5 Causes of Acne" by Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/what-makes-your-skin-prone-to-acne-top-5-causes-of-acne-14523/post
"Teen Acne: What Helps, What Hurts!" by Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/teen-acne-what-helps-what-hurts-14525/post
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Treatment for Acne/Pimples:-Aclind Gel / Faceclin Gel / DâACNE Plus gel for application twice daily over affected area.
For Marks (spots) - DUCRAY Photoscreen Depigment Cream / Demelan cream for application once in a week at night (very little over marks only)
For face wash Rejuglow Facewash/ Episoft OC Cleanser/ Saslic DS Wash.
Tab. Limcee 500mg once daily for one month.
Tab. Ascazin twice daily for one month.
Combination peels can be performed by a dermatologist in order to improve pimples , marks and scars .
Blood test for serum Insulin Fasting (F) & Postprandial (PP)
Dry skin ( face ):-
Clindamycin gel over pimples only
Episoft cleanser as face wash.
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