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I had clear skin until after the birth of my children, since then it has been an issue, I experience frequent break outs, whiteheads are a continuous issue. What should I do/use to improve it?

Thank you for your question. I would suggest to ask your dermatologist or GP to try Epiduo gel. This can be combined with an oral antibiotic. If required a more powerful treatment e.g. Roacutane is also available. You can read about these treatments on my website.

I hope this is helpful.
With Best Wishes,

Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
The British Skin Foundation Spokesperson
London, Cambridge, Leicester and Bedford

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Hello

Late onset acne can be troublesome and tends to be persistent and non responsive to simple OTC medications. I would recommend, depending upon the severity of acne/ location and type of acne lesions- either medicated topical products or oral medications such as isotretinoin. Best to get referred to a dermatologist for a thorough assessment in the first instance.

Kind regards,

Dr. Vishal Madan MBBS (Hons), MD, FRCP