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Question: hi...i have severe acne problem..i was on isotretinoin treatment for 2 mnths..but after taking isotretinoin acnes flare up much more and now my facial condition is like pyoderma faciale...now doctor given me minoz od-100, defza -24mg & livosiz-5mg...is it right treatmen? m very much afraid about my facial condition..the affected arears are itching n little paining..plz give solution
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I hv uploaded the pic
kindly prove me better solution for this problem
kindly prove me better solution for this problem
Brief Answer:
Follow the treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You surely seem to have a flare up of acne.
My approach in such a patient would also have included an antibiotic along with oral steroids and the same have been prescribed by your doctor .
So you should surely follow the treatment as advised by your treating dermatologist.
I would like to know if you have been given any topical medicine along for application.
Dr Geetika Paul
Follow the treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You surely seem to have a flare up of acne.
My approach in such a patient would also have included an antibiotic along with oral steroids and the same have been prescribed by your doctor .
So you should surely follow the treatment as advised by your treating dermatologist.
I would like to know if you have been given any topical medicine along for application.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i have been given nadibact gel, cetaphil moisterising lotion n doctor has suggested me to wash face with water only..not using any face wash...my face is itching..is it for dryness?
Brief Answer:
Excessive dryness is due to treatment
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can continue to apply nadibact cream .It will take care of your acne .
Since you are developing excessive dryness ,you can use dove soap for washing face .
The medicines given in your case can cause excessive dryness but it is a good sign and means that the medicines are acting .
Dr Geetika Paul
Excessive dryness is due to treatment
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can continue to apply nadibact cream .It will take care of your acne .
Since you are developing excessive dryness ,you can use dove soap for washing face .
The medicines given in your case can cause excessive dryness but it is a good sign and means that the medicines are acting .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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