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How Can Acne On The Upper Arms, Upper Back And Face Be Treated?
Question: I have a bad case of acne on my upper arms (from elbow to shoulder), upper back and face (fore head and temples). The acne seems to be reoccurring in the same place again and again. I showed this to a doctor - he gave me a mild antibiotic but that has not worked. (I think it was erythromycin)
These pimples are causing darker skin marks that are taking a long time to go. The dermatologist suggested I use elovera imf moisturizer to remove the marks (i have been using this for more than a few months) but it has not been very helpful
Please advise what should I do to fix this problem
These pimples are causing darker skin marks that are taking a long time to go. The dermatologist suggested I use elovera imf moisturizer to remove the marks (i have been using this for more than a few months) but it has not been very helpful
Please advise what should I do to fix this problem
Brief Answer:
Management of acne
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take capsule doxycycline 100 mg once daily at bedtime and apply adapelene 0.1 percent gel on the pimples on the face at night.
Apply benzoyl peroxide 10 percent cream on the pomples on the back, shoulders and chest twice daily.
For marks I would recommend you to apply a kojic acid cream like kojivit plus cream on the marks twice daily.
These are prescription drugs and should be used under the supervision of the doctor.
Also avoid cosmetics, avoid oiling of scalp, reduce the intake of sugary foods, avoid tight synthetic shirts and avoid picking of pimples.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Management of acne
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take capsule doxycycline 100 mg once daily at bedtime and apply adapelene 0.1 percent gel on the pimples on the face at night.
Apply benzoyl peroxide 10 percent cream on the pomples on the back, shoulders and chest twice daily.
For marks I would recommend you to apply a kojic acid cream like kojivit plus cream on the marks twice daily.
These are prescription drugs and should be used under the supervision of the doctor.
Also avoid cosmetics, avoid oiling of scalp, reduce the intake of sugary foods, avoid tight synthetic shirts and avoid picking of pimples.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
How long should I take the doxycycline and continue the adapelene 0.1% gel and benzoyl peroxide 10%cream?
I am not able to get benzoyl peroxide 10 percent cream but am able to get 5 percent .... is that ok.
I am not able to get benzoyl peroxide 10 percent cream but am able to get 5 percent .... is that ok.
Brief Answer:
Benzoyl peroxide 5 percent can be used
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can apply benzoyl peroxide 5 percent gel on the pimples on the body.
Brief Answer:
Continue for 6 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Continue with the medicines for atleast 6 weeks and revert.
Benzoyl peroxide 5 percent can be used
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can apply benzoyl peroxide 5 percent gel on the pimples on the body.
Brief Answer:
Continue for 6 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Continue with the medicines for atleast 6 weeks and revert.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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