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Suggest Remedies For Ingrown Hair On Legs And Bumps On Arms
Question: I have ingrown hairs on my legs and also bumps on my arms and reddish ones on my back what would help with this
Brief Answer:
oral and topical preparations
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I an dr. Kakkar(dermatologist). I have reviewed image.
You seem to have keratosis pilaris.
I would suggest you to apply benzoyl peroxide 5% gel, twice daily. In addition I would also suggest an oral antibiotic e.g Doxycycline 100mg capsule twice daily. These are prescription drugs and i suggest you to use them under supervision of a doctor in your vicinity.
Regards
oral and topical preparations
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I an dr. Kakkar(dermatologist). I have reviewed image.
You seem to have keratosis pilaris.
I would suggest you to apply benzoyl peroxide 5% gel, twice daily. In addition I would also suggest an oral antibiotic e.g Doxycycline 100mg capsule twice daily. These are prescription drugs and i suggest you to use them under supervision of a doctor in your vicinity.
Regards
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