i have like old spots of acne on my face and my doctor gave me ketconazole and some phisohex wash ,but its not really working that well should i stop useing it and try something else or keep these old marks and bumps on my face?
2007-08-08 16:53:18 · 0 answers · asked by aLICIA a 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Ketoconazole cream is a prescription form of anti-yeast cream (like the kind that would be used for jock itch or athelete's foot) (sorry). I had it prescribed for a rash once -- I can't imagine what your doctor thinks you have that he gave you this. You might want to ask him....
2007-08-08 17:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1] are you sure that's the right medicine? It's for treating fungal infections!
2] choice one - dermatologist [ not the same doc ]
3] a retin a formula, alpha hydrox or beta hydrox formula. Call a pharmacy and ask what you can purchase that will help with acne scars.
4] also use a face wash, toner, sunscreen, and moisturizer for your skin type [ oily, dry, combination, sensitive ]. Wash, tone, and sunscreenin AM; wash, tone, and moisturize in PM.
5] exfoliate with Aapri or St. Ives apricot scrub every day for two weeks, then every other day. [ initially it will make acne worse, because it removes dead skin, uncovering 'fresh' acne underneat - but it will unclog the pores, revealing healthy skin. ]
6] drink 1/2 gallon of water a day
7] don't eat crap. Avoid fried, fast, and junk food - even diet junk food. No chips/crackers/sweets/bakery goodies
8] take a multivitamin with minerals every day
Try this for a month - you will see results!
2007-08-08 17:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋