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Hi.. I Am 35 Year Old Female And Having Boil

Posted on Sun, 12 Apr 2020

Question: Hi.. I am 35 year old Female and having boil types acnes on my face which comes 1 by 1. They are large in shape and very painful. 2 years back excatly the same problem i had and changed 3 doctors. MY face was looking as if it is burnt and left deep marks. First 2 doctors gave antibiotic and then 3rd derma gave medicine for 3 moths course which were like contraceptive. I dont remember the name but they were expensive as well as advised not to be taken if planning to conceive. They worked immediately. Recently also doctor prescribed antibiotic (flucloxacillin 500 & ointment) which i took but are not working. Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Isotretinoin, nadifloxacin gel

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photographs.
I would recommend you to take capsule isotretinoin( cap isotroin) 20 mg once daily at bedtime and apply nadifloxacin gel on the pimples twice daily.
Isotretinoin is a prescription drug and should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.
Also you don’t have to concieve while on isotretinoin and for 3 months after stopping it.
Also avoid sugars, daily products, avoid oiling of scalp and cosmetics.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You can buy the medicines from the pharmacy.
It should be taken for at least 10-12weeks.
You will have to take them whenever you experience a severe flare.
A course of this medicine will ensure no acne for at least few years as there is no permanent cure.
Use your sunscreen regularly whether indoors or outdoors.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (0 minute later)

Thanks for replying back.
1.Plz suggest for how long capsules are to be taken and can I buy it from pharmacy just by telling the name or you can mail it as prescription?
2.Also, do I have to take them every time as 2 years back only I did complete course. Is there no permanent solution .
3. Will my normal sunscreen to be used every time I go out?
Thanks

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (28 hours later)

Hi, can you please send the prescription on my email YYYY@YYYY / YYYY@YYYY ? I will be travelling soon and will need the prescription on the airport.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is inethical to give prescription online

Detailed Answer:
Sorry but we are not allowed to give a prescription online. Written prescriptions are valid for prescription only medicines and these medicines should be taken under guidance of your doctor.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj