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How Can Body Acne Be Treated?

I am 26 years old. I ve been having body acne issues since last 7-8 years.They have become less severe now than before but problem is still there as few of them are always there. I have majority of them on my back. I workout daily and take shower afterwards. I have noticed that whenever I sweat a lot(trekking or music concerts) and can t take shower afterwards, they pop up a lot for next few days.
Mon, 14 May 2018
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Hi Dear,


Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cystic acne on body which is severest form of acne and it occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, usually with debris, bacteria and dead skin cells and causing area to be red and swollen. It could be due to hair follicle infection as well.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply vitamin C serum at night. You should start with use of topical antibacterial clindamycin gel as a spot treatment for acne during day time. Protect your skin from sun exposure. If condition persist even after a month the consult dermatologist . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , retinoids and tretinoin for acne .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Body Acne Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cystic acne on body which is severest form of acne and it occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, usually with debris, bacteria and dead skin cells and causing area to be red and swollen. It could be due to hair follicle infection as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply vitamin C serum at night. You should start with use of topical antibacterial clindamycin gel as a spot treatment for acne during day time. Protect your skin from sun exposure. If condition persist even after a month the consult dermatologist . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , retinoids and tretinoin for acne . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari