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Can TB Cause Pimple Like Bumps On Face With Scar?

Hello. I have been taking the TB medication Isoniazid for almost 3 months now and Ive noticed dark bumps kind of like pimples on my skin that has not gone away. Most of them are pimples but they have left a dark spot on my face. How can I get rid of them?
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic.

You seem to have drug induced acneform eruption, which is a common side effect of the Isoniazid component of Anti-Tubercular Treatment (ATT).
Isoniazid induced acneform eruption is treated in the same way as acne, in general.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel during day time.
For night time application, I would have suggested a topical retinoid e.g adapalene gel.
These are prescription drugs and therefore I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region.

Regards
Take care
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Can TB Cause Pimple Like Bumps On Face With Scar?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic. You seem to have drug induced acneform eruption, which is a common side effect of the Isoniazid component of Anti-Tubercular Treatment (ATT). Isoniazid induced acneform eruption is treated in the same way as acne, in general. If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel during day time. For night time application, I would have suggested a topical retinoid e.g adapalene gel. These are prescription drugs and therefore I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region. Regards Take care