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Pimples On Cheek And Forehead. Glycolic Peels, Sortret Tablets Not Effective. Advise?

hi doctor,
am arulmozhi am 25 yrs old.earlier i had pimples only on my cheeks portion and forehead i consulted a dermotalogist he suggested me adefrin gel after that i got recovered fully and used a wrong cosmetic and again i got the same problem i took glycolic peels twice but still no result my pimples became worse on my cheeks,he gave me sortret tablets for intake but still no result.kindly give me solution
Thu, 30 May 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Salicylic mandelic peels can help in active acne.Also oral antibiotics along with topical nadifloxacin or azithromycin gel can be helpful.
Please consult a qualified doctor for effective treatment.
Avoid using cosmetics in future.

Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology
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Pimples On Cheek And Forehead. Glycolic Peels, Sortret Tablets Not Effective. Advise?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Salicylic mandelic peels can help in active acne.Also oral antibiotics along with topical nadifloxacin or azithromycin gel can be helpful. Please consult a qualified doctor for effective treatment. Avoid using cosmetics in future. Hope this helps. Regards DrSudarshan MD Dermatology