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I have had comedonal acne (tiny white bumps) on my cheeks and chin since 2023. Initially, a dermatologist advised me to apply tretinoin pinpoint using a toothpick on each comedone. This made my condition worse and caused multiple breakouts. About a year later, I consulted another doctor who prescribed a salicylic acid–based foaming cleanser and a niacinamide serum (Blemguard). These products helped reduce active acne, but the small white bumps/comedones have still not cleared. I am looking for guidance on how to effectively treat the persistent bumps and prevent further breakouts and help with textured skin. Attaching the pictures below
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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 more 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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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
Specific medication will treat your concern
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Dr. Simoni Sarodia
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries .
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Comedonal acne have many options for treatment. Tretin won't increase the breakouts. Comedones form due to clogging of pores with oil, bacteria and dust. Follow a good skin care routine.kindly consult for better diagnosis and management.
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Dr. Yashpriya Nayak
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Raipur
Hello you ! Such grade of acne is usually treated with topical retinoids (which could be advised only under consultation prescription). Your face skin needs a proper skin barrier repair along with the treatment of the acne.
Spot treatment for tretinoin is not an effective method at all. I understand why this plan has not worked for you or it doesn’t work for anyone in general. There’s a proper way of topical tretinoin application; saying that tretinoin doesn’t work for all skin types and hence there are much soother topical retinoids which can only be advised on doctor consultation.
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Kindly get your yourself consulted for a better skin and with the right physician for actual treatment.
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Dr. Devang Pandya
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Jamnagar
it’s hormonal acne
need proper treatment and proper advise to follow skin care to maintain afterwards
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Book online consultation for further guidance
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avoid hairoil
avoid dairy products, sweets and carbohydrates containing food
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment. Few precautions should be taken to prevent new comedones from forming.
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kindly book online consultation for proper management
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Procedure based treatment required
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