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Boils On Shoulder And Back. Medication?
Question: I have lots of boils / rashes on my shoulders and in the back area. This has been persistent for years and there is a series of eruptions of such boils. What is the reason for such eruptions and can you pls give me a suitable medication / cream?
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
Back and shoulder area, just like face are prone to acne and pimples and going by your history it seems that you are suffering from acne.
Acne have a chronic nature and one needs to tackle the existing lesions as well as prevent new lesions from erupting.
Acne can be handled with topical and oral antibiotics and new lesions can be prevented by topical or oral Retinoids depending upon the severity.
Scratching of acne lesions can lead to marks - pigmentation and scarring.
To prevent such unsightly complications, it is needed that you visit a Dermatologist at an earliest and get rid of your long standing problem.
Hope, this answers your query. Please accept my answer in case you have no further queries.
Regards.
Dr.Rohit Batra
Thanks for posting your query.
Back and shoulder area, just like face are prone to acne and pimples and going by your history it seems that you are suffering from acne.
Acne have a chronic nature and one needs to tackle the existing lesions as well as prevent new lesions from erupting.
Acne can be handled with topical and oral antibiotics and new lesions can be prevented by topical or oral Retinoids depending upon the severity.
Scratching of acne lesions can lead to marks - pigmentation and scarring.
To prevent such unsightly complications, it is needed that you visit a Dermatologist at an earliest and get rid of your long standing problem.
Hope, this answers your query. Please accept my answer in case you have no further queries.
Regards.
Dr.Rohit Batra
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Jyoti Patil
Is there any retinoid that i can start applying / consuming without having to go to a dermatologist?
Dear Mr. XXXXXXX
Oral retinoids are prescription drugs and can only be prescribed after a complete examination. Additionally, proper counselling needs to be done and the patient should have a normal lipid profile before starting treatment. There are several precautions that need to be taken before starting retinoids and an in-person consultation would be needed for this purpose.
Best Regards
Dr.Rohit Batra
Oral retinoids are prescription drugs and can only be prescribed after a complete examination. Additionally, proper counselling needs to be done and the patient should have a normal lipid profile before starting treatment. There are several precautions that need to be taken before starting retinoids and an in-person consultation would be needed for this purpose.
Best Regards
Dr.Rohit Batra
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
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