How can I achieve permanently clear, healthy, and glowing skin? What are the best long-term habits, skincare routines, and lifestyle - #10661
“I’ve been struggling with acne for a while now, and what confuses me the most is how inconsistent it is. Sometimes when I consume dairy, sweets, or junk food, I get breakouts, but other times I don’t. Even when I completely avoid these triggers, acne still comes back randomly. It feels like there’s no clear pattern or cause I can rely on. My skin will be clear for a few weeks, and then suddenly I’ll break out again without any obvious reason. Most of my acne shows up on my cheeks and back, especially around the shoulders, and occasionally on my forehead. I also have scars left behind on my back, which makes it even more frustrating. I’ve tried to manage it through diet and skincare, but nothing seems to offer a consistent or permanent solution. I’m starting to feel like I just have to live with it, but I really want to understand what’s causing this unpredictability. Is it hormonal? Is it something internal like digestion or gut health? Or is it purely environmental and stress-related? What can I do to get long-term control over my acne, especially on my cheeks and back?
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Don’t worry everything will be fine.
1) Face wash Ethiglo Use twice daily 2) Epiduo gel Apply on the acnes only daily at night for 6 weeks 3) Tab clindamycin 100mg 1 tab twice daily after food 14 days
Please follow up soon . Thank you
Hello…in your case it is probably due to stress or trigger like dairy products
For long term control of acne on face Follow this routine Morning Skincare (Daily) Face wash: Use a salicylic acid
Moisturizer: Oil-free, non-comedogenic Re’equil Oil Free Moisturiser or Cetaphil Oil Control
Sunscreen (essential to prevent dark scars):La Shield SPF 40 Gel
Night Skincare (Most Important) Face wash again with same one as morning
Apply treatment gel: Use Adapalene 0.1% + Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel (like Epiduo) Apply very thin layer also only on affected area alternate day and then daily
Apply Aziderm 10% for scars after 2 week acne reduced
Avoid: Oiling your hair (especially at night)
Dairy and sugary junk food (can flare acne) Touching or squeezing pimples Scrubbing harshly or over-washing Avoid scratching or try bathing twice daily with soaps like neem magro
Hello dear Please be aware See it probably be due to allergic reactions or changes in environment conditions You can take following medications Aloevera gel twice a day application Multivitamin therapy like zincovit or absolute DM Avoid any medications Kindly follow this for month and then consult dermatologist for better results Regards
Your acne is likely due to a combination of hormonal imbalance, gut issues, and inflammation, which is why it appears inconsistently. Use a salicylic acid body wash for your back and niacinamide or clindamycin gel for facial acne while avoiding dairy and sugar long term. Please consult a dermatologist for deeper evaluation and a personalized treatment plan.
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