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How Is Acne On The Forehead Treated ?

hello..i had been treated with acne 2 years back..but the problem has again started. i get acne on my forehead only. i was advised by my doctor to use cetaphil cleansing lotion to wash face , sofradex and nadoxin cream in equal proportion on acne. this was advised to me during tratment. i started applying it again now..but the moment i stop using it. the start again..pls advise
Fri, 4 May 2012
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi..dear anas..,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
CETAPHIL...cleansing lotion..contains no soap lotion..,
will give good effect..,
But it is not sufficent for treatment..,
So go for ....
1) Tab..Isotretinoin 20 mg daily morning times for 2 months..
give 1 month break..again start with same medicine..,(ACUTRET-Reddy's)
2) ZYCLINE cream..,topically 2 times..,(Cadila)
3) Take plenty of vegetables qand fresh fruits..,
ok..thanQ
3)
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How Is Acne On The Forehead Treated ?

Hi..dear anas.., Thanks for choosing HCM.., CETAPHIL...cleansing lotion..contains no soap lotion.., will give good effect.., But it is not sufficent for treatment.., So go for .... 1) Tab..Isotretinoin 20 mg daily morning times for 2 months.. give 1 month break..again start with same medicine..,(ACUTRET-Reddy s) 2) ZYCLINE cream..,topically 2 times..,(Cadila) 3) Take plenty of vegetables qand fresh fruits.., ok..thanQ 3)