Hi I am 28 year old female. As per doctor guidance I had taken sotret 20 mg tab course earlier. After this treatment my acne completely went off and oiliness was also reduced in face. Now after 8 months again my face started becoming too much oily and acne also popping up which is painful. As of now these are appearing near the cheeks. I use lacto calamine lotion to balance oiliness in face. However it does’t control completely. I just use gel based moisturizer and do not use cosmetics. Can anyone suggest me what cream/lotion will be useful to control oiliness in my face. I do not have any hormonal issue and do not want to undergo sotret 20 mg tab course again.

Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor25yrs exp

96% (105166 ratings)

Ask Free Question

These factors can trigger or aggravate acne: hormones, certain medications, diet, stress. 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. It?s a good cleanser. If skin is dry then 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 mask--before 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.Homeopathy is a very effective for this problem n has very encouraging results. For more details consult online.  

0 person found this helpful

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist12yrs exp

97% (6815 ratings)

Ask Free Question

The treatment of acne differs according to the grade of involvement. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, tablets can be stopped and creams need to be continued to prevent recurrence. Diet and lifestyle modifications are also important. Please don't do any self treatment such as over the counter Steroid creams. Don't burst the pimples with your fingers as it can result in ugly scars. The marks and pores left behind after the pimples heal can also be treated. Please send your photos through online consult option for detailed prescription and diet advice., 

0 person found this helpful

Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.(Professor)Dermatologist22yrs exp

97% (64897 ratings)

Ask Free Question

Yes. Available. However it depends on the severity. For detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos.  

0 person found this helpful