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How Can Whole Body Spotting And Dry Skin With Acne Be Treated?

Hi Dr. I have a son that has some brown spot in the whole body is like a dry skin but excessive dry skin, we when to his pediatrician they prescribe him a lotion IC SELENIUM 2.5 but he been using that for ever now its getting darkes those spots and itch he said i try antifungal product but seems that nothing help his getting depresing his 21 now and he said that is embarrasing for him his friends invited him to places to swim and he dont want to beacause he has to take his shirt out and with those spots that he has he dont want to go out with them. He also has acne since he was 14, pediatrician prescribe him Benzolyn Peroxide 2.5 doesnt work at all also I try Proactive but his skin break out with that product can you please help Thanks
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of whole body spotting and dry skin with acne which could be multifactorial. Need no to worry. It could be due to hormonal changes, stress and change in lifestyle at times. I would suggest you to apply combination of clindamycin gel during day time and Adapalene gel at night time. Application of Topical retinoids will be helpful to you along with topical benzoyl peroxide. Drink plenty of water. Wash your face frequently several times during the day with plain water. You should take oral antibiotics such as doxycycline, azithromycin or minocycline to prevent further exaggeration. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and you can go for another session of chemical peeling/ laser therapy only after proper prescription. Take diet rich in multivitamins.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Whole Body Spotting And Dry Skin With Acne Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of whole body spotting and dry skin with acne which could be multifactorial. Need no to worry. It could be due to hormonal changes, stress and change in lifestyle at times. I would suggest you to apply combination of clindamycin gel during day time and Adapalene gel at night time. Application of Topical retinoids will be helpful to you along with topical benzoyl peroxide. Drink plenty of water. Wash your face frequently several times during the day with plain water. You should take oral antibiotics such as doxycycline, azithromycin or minocycline to prevent further exaggeration. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and you can go for another session of chemical peeling/ laser therapy only after proper prescription. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari