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Suggest Treatment For Acne On The Face

Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016

Question: Hi.. My brother is 15 yrs old and he has got skin problems for last 6 months. He has got some marks on his face. He has applied lotion Duofilm for last 1 months and Nadibact cream for last 3 months. Also he is taking tablet Ascazin twice daily for last 2 months. Please advise. Attached picture for the same.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of molluscum

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.

I would keep a possibility of either molluscum contagiosum or acne. Most likely it is molluscum which is a viral infection and commonly presents as asymptomatic, dome shaped lesions.

I suggest him to use retino- A cream 0.025% once daily at night.
Discontinue duofilm. He may continue with ascazin and nadibact during day.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 hours later)

Thanks. How does this problem happen. What are precautionary measures.
Any changes in eating habits that can help in cure faster.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Molluscum contagiosum

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus. It is a common skin infection and causes formation of dome shaped, asymptomatic, pearly white lesions. The infection of face can be acquired or spread by sharing contaminated things like hankerchiefs or towels. There are no specific precautionary measures or changes in eating habits for him.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (44 hours later)

Hi,

Can you please advise for how long he need to apply retino- A cream 0.025% and much time can it take to cure.

Thanks,
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A few weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

He meeds to apply retino- A cream once daily at night. It might take a few weeks (4-6weeks).

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar