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Follow Up After 7 Weeks For Acne Vulgaris Treatment.I Am

Posted on Mon, 26 Nov 2018

Question: Follow Up after 7 weeks for acne vulgaris treatment.I am taking suggested treatment from 7 weeks but has not seen any improvement>please refer Photographs attached.

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

Brief Answer:
Start capsule isotretinoin, go for chemical peels

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have reviewed the attached pictures and your acne lesions are still persisting.
I would recommend you to take capsule isotretinoin 20 mg once daily.
It should be taken under the supervision of the doctor after getting baseline lipid profile and liver function tests.
Also go for few sessions of chemical peels.
These will help in controlling your acne problem.
Continue with salicylic acid face wash and benzoyl peroxide 2.5 percent gel.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to answer any further queries.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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

thanks for reply..few follow up queries
1.How long capsule isotretinoin 20 mg should continue and at what time in day.
2.shall i stop current medicines (azitro,vit-c,zinc) except you mentioned in reply.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Isotretinoin to be taken for 3-4 months, at bedtime

Detailed Answer:
Isotretinoin capsule has to be taken for aleast 3-4 months and at bedtime.
You can discontinue azithromycin tablet after 2 weeks of starting isotretinoin.
You can stop vitamin C and zinc.
Also start isotretinoin after getting lipid profile and liver function tests done.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj