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acne and flare ups
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:57 pm
by JOALAN6758
Hi my 16 year old daughter is always getting skin outbreaks which look sore and angry, she also plays netball to a high standard and gets sweaty she trys to eat well and look after her skin but most products don't help or agree with her. Help please
Re: acne and flare ups
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:41 pm
by Dr Nevianna Bordet
Acne is a medical condition and often not the result of a bad diet or skin regime. So its best that you ask your daughter to see her GP in the first instance. Depending on the severity of the acne, and the type, your GP may prescribe either a cream or combine this with an antibiotic. In women, some contraceptive pills can also help. If the acne is severe or is leaving scars then your daughter may need to see a dermatologist for a stronger treatment known as Isotretinoin (also called Roaccutane or Accutane).
Re: acne and flare ups
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:20 pm
by Dr Sree Krishna
Hello,
I think Dr. Bordet has given some excellent advice. The only addition that I would make is that it may be useful to first see your GP who can likely provide some introductory treatments. If it should fail to improve, they can refer you to a hospital specialist where we have some more powerful medicines.