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Suffering From Pimples, Boils, Facial Hair. Taking Contraceptives For PCOS. Cure?

Hi doctor, i am 22 year old female. I am always suffering from some skin problems. Earlier i used to have so many pimples . Nw boils are popping out after a month. I had 7 boils till nw. I m having facial hair too. Got laser done. Bt still have some growth. I m also having POCs. So i m on regular contraceptives. Bt i hav small but very sharp and ichy pimples on my face, neck and back... Pls suggest something
Sat, 22 Dec 2012
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Acne comes in different forms and the boils that you are experiencing are one aspect of it.
Acne can occur as part of PCOS.
Most oral contraceptive improve acne however there are some that specifically help in this area and you can consider asking your doctor to switch to it if you are not already on it.

Acne occurs because of a combination of different factors including: excess production of skin cells, excess production of sebum which is an oily waxy substance, inflammation and in the presence of a particular bacteria.
It is best to treat all of these aspects.
Topical treatments include benzoyl peroxide used once or twice a day, topical antibiotic creams (combinations of benzoyl peroxide and antibiotic cream exist), topical retinoids (often these are combined with the benzoyl peroxide)
Oral treatment involves the use of antibiotics or oral retinoids .You doctor may consider using a short course of the oral antibiotics since you are having boils.

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Suffering From Pimples, Boils, Facial Hair. Taking Contraceptives For PCOS. Cure?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic Acne comes in different forms and the boils that you are experiencing are one aspect of it. Acne can occur as part of PCOS. Most oral contraceptive improve acne however there are some that specifically help in this area and you can consider asking your doctor to switch to it if you are not already on it. Acne occurs because of a combination of different factors including: excess production of skin cells, excess production of sebum which is an oily waxy substance, inflammation and in the presence of a particular bacteria. It is best to treat all of these aspects. Topical treatments include benzoyl peroxide used once or twice a day, topical antibiotic creams (combinations of benzoyl peroxide and antibiotic cream exist), topical retinoids (often these are combined with the benzoyl peroxide) Oral treatment involves the use of antibiotics or oral retinoids .You doctor may consider using a short course of the oral antibiotics since you are having boils. Hope this helps