Suggest Remedies For Itchy Patches On Face And Constipation

Posted on Tue, 5 Apr 2016

Question: I am 24 year old male. please go through attached image showing itchy patches on facial skin. please advice medicine. I am also suffering from constipation and stool problem.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Management of acne

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcare magic

I have reviewed the attached photograph.

You seem to have nodulocystic acne.

In such cases I recommend my patients to start with Tablet Azithromycin 500 mg one tablet daily for 3 consecutive days in a week along with application of Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5 percent gel twice daily.
This needs to be continued for atleast 12 weeks.

Along with this I also recommend them to start with capsule Isotretinoin 20 mg once daily. This should be started only if liver function tests and lipid profile are normal and they are repeated after every 2 months.

The drugs I suggested above are prescription only medicines. You can discuss with a doctor nearby for a prescription.

Acne is a chronic disease and the treatment needs to be continued for a long time to maintain the improvement.

Besides this keep the face dry, avoid applying oily creams and moisturisers, avoid oiling of scalp and reduce the intake of sugary foods.

For constipation increase the intake of fibre in your diet and take plenty of water.

I hope this information helps you.

I would be happy to clarify any further doubts.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

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