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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acne Issues

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Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2016
Question: Hello sir / Madam... i have been having acne problem since 2012 since then most of my Doctors prescribed me isotretinion but now i have discontinued the drug but since my acne is even getting worse then before thos new doctor that i have consulted prescribed me tablet Omnacortil 20mg . please tell me if it is even safe to take it because i went through google and its a steroid i have even read the side effects which im even scares me more to take it . I am 28 yrs female and my weight is 54kg. please suggest me
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Short course of oral steroids can be taken in severe acne

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I have gone through your complaints and do understand your concern.
Yes omnacortil is a steroid and is not routinely prescribed in the treatment of acne but in some persons with severe acne a short course of oral steroids can be taken.
Oral steroids reduce the inflammatory lesions associated with acne so that the chances of pigmentation and scarring are reduced.
If given for a short duration of 10-14 days they won't cause any side effects.
Their long term use in acne is not recommended.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acne Issues

Brief Answer: Short course of oral steroids can be taken in severe acne Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist. I have gone through your complaints and do understand your concern. Yes omnacortil is a steroid and is not routinely prescribed in the treatment of acne but in some persons with severe acne a short course of oral steroids can be taken. Oral steroids reduce the inflammatory lesions associated with acne so that the chances of pigmentation and scarring are reduced. If given for a short duration of 10-14 days they won't cause any side effects. Their long term use in acne is not recommended. Regards Dr Asmeet