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Dr. Shashwat Goutam

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Patient question
How to treat my pimple and acne?
Likely cause
There are various causes because of which you can come across seeing pimples on your face or what we call as acne or acne vulgaris in medical terms. It can happen because of increased sebum production from the sebaceous glands or also can happen because of bacterial infections or because of rupture of cysts. There are various triggers to it such as hormonal imbalance mainly in females during teenage times, also family history plays a vital role as trigger. Sometimes diet rich in oil or too much spice can also trigger acne.
What to watch for
Watch for too many active pustules on your forehead which are also known as blackhead or whitehead. Also take care of your weight gain weight loss or any other synonyms like nausea etc which maybe due to spicy food likely cause of your acne.
What you can do
Best is that if you eat spicy food or oily food, kindly avoid it. Use a mild facewash to clean your face twice daily and moisturise your face daily. Keep your environment clean as well as your bedding and room environment clean. Eat plenty of water and fluids.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if it increases too much and you see white discharge or it pains

This is general information from a verified doctor and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for an in-person consultation. In an emergency, seek immediate medical care.

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