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Suggest Treatment For Acne On The Face And Neck

Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016

Question: I have major problem about my skin. i have occurrence of pimples over my face and neck. Also it occurs on my back and shoulders. It mainly occurs when i had less sleep. But is is occurring since last 4 years.my body is very warm and hot usually.Please suggest me good medicine and cure for this.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Management of acne

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Acne is a very common disorder in your age group occurring due to hormonal disturbances.
You need to take treatment for a long duration as it is a chronic disease.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take capsule isotretinoin 20 mg once daily in the morning after breakfast after doing baseline lipid profile and liver function tests. These tests need to be repeated after every 2 months while on isotretinoin.
Besides this apply benzoyl peroxide 10 percent gel on the pimples over the neck, shoulders and back twice daily and apply adapelene 0.1 percent gel on the face pimples at night.
You need to continue this under the supervision of the dermatologist.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Also keep your face dry, avoid oiling of scalp, reduce the intake of sugary foods, use cosmetics labelled as noncomedogenic, avoid wearing tight occlusive clothing and don't pick pimples.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

hello doctor, i am glad to have your response for my question. i have one query. i have attached picture of my prescription from my dr. can u please suggest me that these medicines u prescribed and here in picture mentioned are similar. so i can start with this medicines. its really effective but after month acne occurs again. and i cant get appointment of dr. so help me with this

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start with the medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The medicines suggested by me and prescribed by your doctor are almost similar.
You can start using them.
In cases of acne they need to be continued for atleast 5-6 months to avoid recurrences.
Otherwise acne recurs after few weeks of stopping the medicines.
Moreover these should be taken under doctor's supervision.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 minutes later)

Thank you doctor for guiding me.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome!!

Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
All the best!!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar