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Suggest Treatment For Acne On The Chin

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Posted on Wed, 3 Aug 2016
Question: I have acne from on my chin. I have been on antibiotics and hormone treatment for three months but my cysts on the chin is not going away! I have tried all over the counter items , including benzoyl peroxide and salicylate gels.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Isotretinoin

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
Oral isotretinoin is highly effective.
I treat such cases with capsule isotretinoin 20 mg daily for 3 months.
It gives good results but has few side effects like dryness of lips.
There should be no pregnancy during the course and 3 months after finishing the medication.
This capsule can only be obtained on prescription.
Please meet a dermatologist and discuss regarding this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (46 hours later)
Thank you for taking the time to review my case. I appreciate your suggestion, Dr. XXXXXXX I will certainly meet my dermatologist this week.

Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Suggest Treatment For Acne On The Chin

Brief Answer: Isotretinoin Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. Oral isotretinoin is highly effective. I treat such cases with capsule isotretinoin 20 mg daily for 3 months. It gives good results but has few side effects like dryness of lips. There should be no pregnancy during the course and 3 months after finishing the medication. This capsule can only be obtained on prescription. Please meet a dermatologist and discuss regarding this. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.