Hello, I am 17 years old (will be 18 in few months) and I am getting lots of pimples/acne on my cheeks. How can I get a clearer skin? I also have a super oily nose, I wash my face twice daily and use a cleanser with salicylic acid (kaya) but i?m still breaking out and my nose still remains oily, how can I prevent these? I also drink lots of water.
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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 apply ice for a minute or so. Just don't keep the ice on so long that it irritates your skin. Tea tree oil can kill bacteria. Some people use it to treat minor skin irritations, including acne. There isn't much research on how effective it is, but tea tree oil is safe to put directly on your skin in a diluted form. Try it on a small area first to make sure you don't have an allergic reaction. Simple honey maskbefore applying this mask, rinse your face with warm water to open up pores. Then apply honey and leave it on the skin for 30 minutes. Rinse the honey off with warm water; then rinse again with cold water to close the pores. Yeast and yogurt mask for oily skin oily skin is prone to acne, and this home remedy can reduce excess oil and help clear acne. To make the mask, combine 1 teaspoon of brewer's yeast with a little plain yogurt to create a thin mixture. Apply it thoroughly to all the oily areas and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water; then use cold water to close the pores. For permanent cure you need constitutional medicines, for that I need detailed case history.
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Acne is very common in this age. No need to panic. Acne is treated according to the grade. Visit nearest dermatolgist for examination and treatment .for time being you can use topical cream for acne (adapalene/ clindymycin. Avoid sun exposure. Avoid oily food. Avoid harsh soap on face. Thanks.
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Hello, don't touch your face frequently and it will be much better if you send your photos then the judgement will be good and satisfactory. Thanku.
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Good morning lybrate-user. Acne is a common companion during the teenage years and usually settles down in most people in their 20's. You can continue with the salicylic acid cleanser. Oily skin can also manifest as an oily t zone (over the forehead and nose area) with relatively less oily skin over the rest of the face. To control the acne, you will need acne medications in the form of creams with or with out oral tablets/capsules depending on how severe it is. Kindly consult a qualified dermatologist for initial assessment and the appropriate treatment. In the meantime, cut down your intake of junk food if any. Switch from high glycemic foods to low glycemic index options. Skip milk for a month to see if reduces your pimple outbreaks. If any menstrual issues are present, it needs to be investigated. Continue with your water intake and get plenty of sleep and regular exercise. Avoid any undue stress as this can exacerbate acne. Options regarding procedures that can potentially reduce the oiliness can be discussed with your treating dermatologist.
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