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Suggest Treatment To Cure Acne On Nose

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Posted on Tue, 22 Apr 2014
Question: I have lot of pimples kind in my nose.I want to know consult with specialist to remove it.I have this problem from last 4 years.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Need more information Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic. I am Dr. Kakkar. I would like to gather more information from you in order to be able to help you better. --Could you please upload a picture of the lesions? Are they located over the nose Or could you see them inside the nares? --Any history of Pain OR Itching Or Bleeding from the lesions/pimples? --Are they persistent OR they heal and then come up again? regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)
2. No.I dont feel pain,itching,bleeding 3. Yes it is persistent.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Acne, Oral retinoids Detailed Answer: Hi. thanks for the pictures. The lesions/bumps on the nose are actually 'Acne', due to overactivity of sebaceous glands. After looking at the pictures, I would suggest oral retinoids (Isotretinoin) in your case. Mechanism of action of Isotretinoin is by reducing the overactivity and size of sebaceous glands. By shrinking the sebaceous glands it would help in bringing down the pimples/bumps. However, it should be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist because of certain lab tests which are to be done before and during treatment with isotretinoin. Total dose of Isotretinoin that should be taken is 120-140mg/kg. For a complete course in e.g a 60 kg man it comes out to be 12 months of 20mg, once daily or 6 months of 20mg, twice daily. The chances of relapse are more likely, if the course is incomplete. In addition to oral retinoids you must also use topical antiacne remedies e.g benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel. regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment To Cure Acne On Nose

Brief Answer: Need more information Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic. I am Dr. Kakkar. I would like to gather more information from you in order to be able to help you better. --Could you please upload a picture of the lesions? Are they located over the nose Or could you see them inside the nares? --Any history of Pain OR Itching Or Bleeding from the lesions/pimples? --Are they persistent OR they heal and then come up again? regards