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I Am Having Acne Pop-ups On My Upper Body. I

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2022

Question: I am having acne pop-ups on my upper body. I want to consult a dermatologist for causes and treatment.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area?
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 hours later)

Hello Doctor,
I have attached some photographs of the affected areas. Can you please take a look and advice me?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. Since when you have these lesions ?
2. Are there any symptoms such as pain or itch ?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Thanks for the answer.
1. It's there from 15 th January. but they were small in size
2. No pain such but feels like itching.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Desonide and cetrizine

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It seems Pityriasis roseae a type of allergic reaction.
Apply desonide lotion twice daily for a week and take tablet cetrizine daily in night for 7 days.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj