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Suggest Treatment For Acne On Face

Posted on Fri, 19 Aug 2016

Question: Hi Doctor,
Pl advise treatment on acne on face. Currently from last 6 weeks the Acne is spreading all over the face and is causing scars. This was not there earlier and is happening only now.

Not sure, if this is happening because of some allergy.

Pl help.

Thanks

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

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of your face so that I can grade your acne and can guide you accordingly.
Moreover for how long are you taking tablet azithromycin and adapelene gel?
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (35 minutes later)

Hello Doctor,

As requested, uploading the photos/images of the infection.

Thanks,

Regards,

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Management of acne

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and you are having moderate to severe acne.

If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to start with capsule Isotretinoin 20 mg once daily in the morning after breakfast after getting your baseline lipid profile and liver function tests done.

Along with this I would recommend you to apply gel containing combination of Adapelene and Benzoyl peroxide on the pimples at night for 2 hours only and then wash off your face.

You can discontinue tablet Azithromycin and plain adapelene gel.
Since acne is a chronic disease medicines will take time to act and they need to be continued for atleast 3-4 months but under supervision of a doctor.

These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Besides this keep your face dry, avoid oiling of scalp, avoid application of creams on face and reduce the intake of sugary foods.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (24 minutes later)

Thank You doctor, i will follow this for couple of months.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome!!

Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
All the best!!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee