What medications or diet changes can help treat my oily skin and returning pimples, since my previous treatment with Isotroin 20 worked well but the breakouts have now come back after two years? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What medications or diet changes can help treat my oily skin and returning pimples, since my previous treatment with Isotroin 20 worked well but the breakouts have now come back after two years?

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What medications or diet changes can help treat my oily skin and returning pimples, since my previous treatment with Isotroin 20 worked well but the breakouts have now come back after two years?

Asked by Female, 25 · 2 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

2 days ago

It is completely understandable to feel frustrated when breakouts return after your successful course of Isotroin 20, but please be reassured that this is very common and highly manageable. For returning acne and oily skin, topical retinoids like tretinoin or benzoyl peroxide are excellent maintenance options. Dietary adjustments, such as reducing high-glycemic foods like sugar and white bread, and limiting dairy, can also help regulate oil production. I highly recommend consulting your dermatologist to see if a tailored topical regimen or a second course of oral isotretinoin is the right next step for you.

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