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Have Bumps On Face, Told Cause Dandruff. Have Dandruff, Sensitive Dry Skin
good morning sir.actually i have small bumps on my face from 2 years.and doctor says it's because of dandruff and i have a little bit dandruff ....i know it's not because o fthis .doctor recommended dermadew andacnovate using now but bumps are increasing.i have sensitive skin.and dry also.don't know what to do...i am frustrated now
Fri, 12 Apr 2013
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According to your history, looks like you have seborrheic eczema.. ie dandruff over scalp associated with seborrheic lesiong over face...
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also known as "seborrheic eczema" )is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso. Typically, seborrheic dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin. It particularly affects the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin. In adolescents and adults, seborrhoeic dermatitis usually presents as scalp scaling similar to dandruff or as mild to marked erythema of the nasolabial fold.Dermatologists recommend topical treatments such as shampoos, cleansers or creams/lotions that contain antifungal, anti-inflammatory, sebo-suppressive or keratolytic ingredients:One combination approach combines a dandruff shampoo, antifungal agent and topical steroid
The second possibility is that you have dandruff over scalp along with acne vulgaris lesions over face as both of these problems commonly occur together in patients who have oily skin...For this, you will need anti acne agents
Acnovate contains adapalene 0.1 %, clindamycin 1 %..both of these are anti acne agents,,,so if inspite of using these, the lesions are increasing, i would recommend you to see a dermatologist and get your skin assessed
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
According to your history, looks like you have seborrheic eczema.. ie dandruff over scalp associated with seborrheic lesiong over face...
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also known as "seborrheic eczema" )is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso. Typically, seborrheic dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin. It particularly affects the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin. In adolescents and adults, seborrhoeic dermatitis usually presents as scalp scaling similar to dandruff or as mild to marked erythema of the nasolabial fold.Dermatologists recommend topical treatments such as shampoos, cleansers or creams/lotions that contain antifungal, anti-inflammatory, sebo-suppressive or keratolytic ingredients:One combination approach combines a dandruff shampoo, antifungal agent and topical steroid
The second possibility is that you have dandruff over scalp along with acne vulgaris lesions over face as both of these problems commonly occur together in patients who have oily skin...For this, you will need anti acne agents
Acnovate contains adapalene 0.1 %, clindamycin 1 %..both of these are anti acne agents,,,so if inspite of using these, the lesions are increasing, i would recommend you to see a dermatologist and get your skin assessed
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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Dandruff is caused by a fungus. The same can cause small acne like bumps but the common site for that is back an shoulders. It can be confirmed by a small test called gram stain which will show yeast cells.
Some how i feel you might be having typical acne or pimples. Both dandruff and acne are usually seen in the oily skin types. Avoid using creams on your face. You didn't mention whether you are using dermadew acne soap or dermadew aloe cream or dermadew caloe. Dermadew acne soap is alright. Better to avoid the rest. If you want to use a moisturizer use acnemoist which is better for acne prone skin. Acnovate is a good medicine which will work for both acne and dandruff induced pimple( Pityrosporum folliculitis). Apply at night, a pea size amount over the entire forehead and cheeks. You can use a face wash with salicylic acid 1-2%. Do not apply oil over scalp or face. Anti dandruff shampoo thrice a week will help.
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic
Dandruff is caused by a fungus. The same can cause small acne like bumps but the common site for that is back an shoulders. It can be confirmed by a small test called gram stain which will show yeast cells.
Some how i feel you might be having typical acne or pimples. Both dandruff and acne are usually seen in the oily skin types. Avoid using creams on your face. You didn't mention whether you are using dermadew acne soap or dermadew aloe cream or dermadew caloe. Dermadew acne soap is alright. Better to avoid the rest. If you want to use a moisturizer use acnemoist which is better for acne prone skin. Acnovate is a good medicine which will work for both acne and dandruff induced pimple( Pityrosporum folliculitis). Apply at night, a pea size amount over the entire forehead and cheeks. You can use a face wash with salicylic acid 1-2%. Do not apply oil over scalp or face. Anti dandruff shampoo thrice a week will help.
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