Acne on the nose and scars.

Mam, Every teenager Has a problem of facing pimples and rashes and me too.But the problem is that my all pimples grows on nose (side and tip of nose), gap between nose and upper lips, and at the lining of my lower lip . Not on my chicks (rarely) These pimples are small (rarely big) and looks yellow . If one disappear another rises. After getting cured from such pimples it formed tiny nodules on my nose and sometime scar and it looks so much annoying. small round shadowed scars on my nose lip gaping . I missed my college camp. My girlfrnd kisses me earlier now she avoid me to have kiss. problem is not pimples, its scars and nodules forming day by day and didn't disappear even with time. can u hlp me ? please.... I'm 19 years old I'll be everthankfull to you! (@_@) : :

You are brave to write about this but I think many share your concern.   Here are some things to try but I have one thing to say that’s very important!!! DON’T PICK  at these.  Picking will make it much more likely that they will scar.  If you stop picking, the scars should get better and new ones won’t form.  If you are not better though in a few months, please see a dermtologist.

Try this type of regimen:

Morning:

  1. Acne cleanser with 5-10% glycolic or salicylic 1-2%
  2. Put a thin layer of a benzoyl  peroxide gel or light cream (buy at the drugstore)  over the acne area
  3. A light non-comedogenic moisturizer only if you need it.

Before Bed:

  1. Same acne cleanser as above
  2. Apply a retinoid (Vitamin A cream) thin layer over the acne area.  If the Vitamin A creams are too expensive, use these  Gly-Sal pads instead or something simliar.

Do this for 8-12 weeks before you decide if it’s helping or not.  If you get irritated by a product, be sure to stop it.  And if you can go to a good facialist who works with teens, it’s helpful usually.  Also, if you can find the Biore strips for your nose, it will help take the plugs out.

Good luck to you!!!  Dr. I

 

Dr. Brandith Irwin, MD

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