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Suggest Remedy For Acne
I have too many questions.... but for starters it seems as though i've been getting acne in places i never had before. My chest, my back, my head... what are the possible causes of this? Recently i even had one on my elbow, and it looked like four red non itchy blisters all formed together?
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having acne on chest, back, head and elbow which occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, the area to become red and swollen. Need not to worry. You can take oral tablet as well, best drug for resistant acne is isotretinoin. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore. You should take plenty of fluids. Exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. If condition doesn't improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics like clindamycin , Isotretinoin or Hormone Therapy.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having acne on chest, back, head and elbow which occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, the area to become red and swollen. Need not to worry. You can take oral tablet as well, best drug for resistant acne is isotretinoin. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore. You should take plenty of fluids. Exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. If condition doesn't improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics like clindamycin , Isotretinoin or Hormone Therapy.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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