Is salicylic acid gel treatment effective for pimple spot and pores ?
Patient: hi doctor ,m 22 yrs old n my skin is very oily n m getting pimles on my face n back which leaves dark spots n i hav large size pores which does nt look nice ..i wanna go for salicylic acid gel treatment for this problem ,pls guide me weither it is effective or not ? Doctor: Hello and welcome to healthcaremagicSalicylic acid is commonly used by dermatologist for chemical peeling in those whoc have acne and oily skin. Salicylic acid being lipophilic in nature easily dissolves in the lipid rich pores and breaks the comedones, which are the precursor lesions of acne. Salicylic acid also dries up existing pent up oil in the pores and is therefore also useful for oily skin.Along with salicylic acid peeling, you can also use topical antiacne medication like clindamycin phosphate 1% gel, twice daily.If your acne is inflammatory, you may also benefit from the use of oral antibiotic like either doxycycline or azithromycin or minocycline.regards