
Acne
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Acne is a common condition affecting tens of millions of Americans.
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Acne has many subtypes, but importantly, it can SCAR!
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Treat acne early to reduce risk of scarring.
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Acne can be treated topically, but some cases are severe and medications by mouth may be recommended.
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Best topical products for acne
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Benzoyl peroxide (can be irritating in higher strengths and can bleach clothes)
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Salicylic acid (don’t use in high strengths in young children or pregnant women)
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Tea tree oil (can be allergenic and not recommended in young boys)
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Retinoids (Vitamin A- can get adapalene over the counter)
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Azelaic acid (from a cereal grain; best with prescription
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Topical antibiotics- dapsone OTC, clindamycin
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Newer anti androgen drug showing promise
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Diet affects acne
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Limit dairy especially SKIM MILK
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Limit high glycemic index foods
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Foods with zinc are likely to be helpful
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Wash your face at least once daily, really not more than twice as it can dry out skin
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Use a light lotion after washing
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Be careful with products that produce a lot of oil such as hair care products
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Shampoo hair daily if your scalp gets very greasy
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DO NOT PICK your acne! Motherhood and doctoring taught me this!
