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Suggest Treatment For White Heads And Black Heads On The Face

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Posted on Fri, 23 Jun 2017
Question: I have two white heads, one appearing black head with the appearance in shape like a small mole and red inflammation in a triangle configuration encompassing the two appearing enlarged whiteheads and the black head. Are there any antibiotics I can take for treatment, a topical lotion, etc.?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Neosporin ointment or benzoyl peroxide gel

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your complaints and you can apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment or benzoyl peroxide 2.5 percent gel on the affected areas twice daily for 7-10 days.
This should help you.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For White Heads And Black Heads On The Face

Brief Answer: Neosporin ointment or benzoyl peroxide gel Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic I have gone through your complaints and you can apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment or benzoyl peroxide 2.5 percent gel on the affected areas twice daily for 7-10 days. This should help you. Regards Dr Asmeet