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Suggest Treatment For Small Cysts And Dry Skin

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jul 2015
Question: Skin was dry , doctor put steroid shot few more occurred. He gave Siena benzoly peroxide and erthomycin comb. Skin felt more dry.

What are these small cysts that don't
Seem to go. They are not milia because I have them too. These are more opaque
What's the treatment to get rid of current
What's the preventiob?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
comedones

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
These small cysts are comedones.
These are actually blocked sebaceous glands.
The best treatment would be removal by using a comedone extractor.
Steam on face is also helpful.
You can do this daily.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Suggest Treatment For Small Cysts And Dry Skin

Brief Answer: comedones Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. These small cysts are comedones. These are actually blocked sebaceous glands. The best treatment would be removal by using a comedone extractor. Steam on face is also helpful. You can do this daily. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you