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What Causes Rashes Throughout Back And Acne On Upper Back?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2015
Question: I have a rash all over my back. I've always had a problem with acne on my upper back, but this is different; there are small red bumps covering my entire back. It looks like some sort of rash... what could this be?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possible Acne Vulgaris.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam,

I understand your concern.

I have gone through your uploaded images as well.

This possibly seems to be Acne Vulgaris.

It characteristically involves

This is a chronic skin disorder caused by obstruction/inflammation of the hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous gland.

This needs to be treated with antibiotics and anti acne agents.

For this I advise you take Tab Doxycycline 200 mg twice a day on day 1 followed by 100 mg twice a day for 7 days. This is a prescription medication and as such, needs to be prescribed by a physician locally before you can get it at the pharmacy.

This treatment can cause disappearance of lesions .

Please note these drugs have to be taken only after consulting your physician.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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What Causes Rashes Throughout Back And Acne On Upper Back?

Brief Answer: Possible Acne Vulgaris. Detailed Answer: Hi Madam, I understand your concern. I have gone through your uploaded images as well. This possibly seems to be Acne Vulgaris. It characteristically involves This is a chronic skin disorder caused by obstruction/inflammation of the hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous gland. This needs to be treated with antibiotics and anti acne agents. For this I advise you take Tab Doxycycline 200 mg twice a day on day 1 followed by 100 mg twice a day for 7 days. This is a prescription medication and as such, needs to be prescribed by a physician locally before you can get it at the pharmacy. This treatment can cause disappearance of lesions . Please note these drugs have to be taken only after consulting your physician. Post your further queries if any. Thank you.