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Why Has Benzoyl Peroxide Not Cured Acne On Chest, Back And Shoulders?
I have had acne since I was probably 18 (noow 23) but it's on my chest, backside, shoulders and arms and I have never had a problem on my face. I've used antibiotics in the past with no effect and benzoyl peroxide and creams etc but nothing seems to work. Any suggestions?
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
Hi. Welcome to healthcaremagic.
Trunk acne can be resistant or respond slowly.
For severe acne OR for acne unresponsive to traditional anti-acne medications, Isotretinoin can be started. It the only drug which offers any chance of long term cure and after a full course of isotretinoin significant number of people never have a recurrence of there acne. It should be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist because of certain lab tests which are to be done before and during treatment with isotretinoin.
--Topical treatment: Is a valuable adjunct to any form of acne treatment. Mainly two classes of drugs are used topically
1)Topical Antibacterials: Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% OR Nadifloxacin during the day time.
2)Topical Retinoids: Either Adapalene 0.1% OR Tretinoin 0.025% for night time application.
Hope this answers your query.
regards
Trunk acne can be resistant or respond slowly.
For severe acne OR for acne unresponsive to traditional anti-acne medications, Isotretinoin can be started. It the only drug which offers any chance of long term cure and after a full course of isotretinoin significant number of people never have a recurrence of there acne. It should be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist because of certain lab tests which are to be done before and during treatment with isotretinoin.
--Topical treatment: Is a valuable adjunct to any form of acne treatment. Mainly two classes of drugs are used topically
1)Topical Antibacterials: Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% OR Nadifloxacin during the day time.
2)Topical Retinoids: Either Adapalene 0.1% OR Tretinoin 0.025% for night time application.
Hope this answers your query.
regards
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