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Why I Frequently Get Pimples In My Back?
Question: Hello Doctor, I frequently get pimples in my back, They often come and goes away after some days. Sometimes it pop-up in right middle of spine and it aches pretty bad. Itching is there though not much, they leave a black mark upon getting subsided. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Reduce oil intake
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Pimples are blocked sebaceous glands.
These glands are concentrated on face and middle part of chest and back, hence these areas are prone to acne.
It is usually seen in oily skin.
Best way to prevent acne is to reduce oil intake in your diet and increase water and fibre rich food intake.
The lesser the oil in body the lesser will be chances of acne.
Coming to medication part, the following should help you.
1. Benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % gel in night.
2. Clindamycin 1 % gel in morning.
3. Anti acne soap such as dermadew acne for daily usage.
Use the above for at least 2 months to get good relief.
Remember acne is not a disease, it is just due to hyper active sebaceous gland, so you must modify your diet to get a prolonged relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Reduce oil intake
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Pimples are blocked sebaceous glands.
These glands are concentrated on face and middle part of chest and back, hence these areas are prone to acne.
It is usually seen in oily skin.
Best way to prevent acne is to reduce oil intake in your diet and increase water and fibre rich food intake.
The lesser the oil in body the lesser will be chances of acne.
Coming to medication part, the following should help you.
1. Benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % gel in night.
2. Clindamycin 1 % gel in morning.
3. Anti acne soap such as dermadew acne for daily usage.
Use the above for at least 2 months to get good relief.
Remember acne is not a disease, it is just due to hyper active sebaceous gland, so you must modify your diet to get a prolonged relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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