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How To Prevent Pimples On Chest And Back?

Posted on Thu, 29 Aug 2013

Question: How to prevent pimples on chest and back

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 minutes later)

Hello,
Thanks for the query,
chest and back areas are XXXXXXX in sebaceous glands and hence are prone to develop acne.

You can prevent them by doing the following.

1. use an anti acne soap, like acne lak or dermadew acne.
2.drink lot of water
3.use an absorbant powder like talc powder daily, this will absorb sweat and control acne.

If it is not controlled with these measures, treatment with oral medicines like doxycycline or retinoids.
These are prescription drugs and you may need to XXXXXXX a dermatologist.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

I am getting small small pimples on hands also

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 minutes later)

Can you please upload a photograph of the lesion. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photograph on right side of query page. Waiting for your response. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (50 minutes later)

see the photo and send me solution

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 minutes later)

Thanks for the images,

Please apply desonide lotion in night and calasoft lotion in day.

Do this for a week you will get relief.

Also continue the suggestions i mentioned in earlier post.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 minutes later)

what I should eat to prevent pimples

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 minutes later)

you can take lot of watermelons,
It open up the pores, and prevent development of acne.
Avoid oily food, and deep fried food.
Take lot of water, that is most important.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 minutes later)

is application of toothpaste prevents pimples

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

No this is a myth,
Tooth paste contains some antibacterial chemicals hence can help in acne but at the same time it also contains some chemicals which can harm you.
so please dont use it, you can use an antibacterial cream.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 minutes later)

is eating of badam,honey and other dry fruits decreses acne

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Honey is protective but badam and dry fruit can increase acne.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

is eating of more spicy and sugar food increses acne.is eating of chats inverses acne

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 minutes later)

Spicy food has no relation with acne but oily food has. Oily food can increase the sebum excretion and hence acne will also increase. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

is eating of banana reduces acne

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Hello,
Banana has lot of carbohydrates,
It will increase the insulin levels in body and hence can actually cause acne.

Better avoid it,
Instead you can take papaya, watermelon and musk melon.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

what we should do to reduce acne scars

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (31 minutes later)

You Can use a skin lightening cream like melalite xl. It will reduce the scars as well as pigmentation. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

other than that any home remedies to reduce acne scars

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

You can apply curd. It has lactic acid. It will help in reducing the scars.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

what are the home remedies to reduce acne

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 minutes later)

Apply turmeric paste. It has anti bacterial property. Drink lot of water.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (35 hours later)

why acne occurs on chest and back. I heard that it is because I have impure blood. is it true.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 minutes later)

Hello dear,
No its not true.
Its not due to impure blood. Actually there are lot of sebaceous glands in face chest and back area and blockadge of these glands causes acne. Feel free to ask any doubt. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 minutes later)

will u suggest any acne prevention soap

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 minutes later)

You can use dermadew acne or acnelak. Take any of these. Both are good.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (35 minutes later)

why sebaceous glands gets blocked?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (38 minutes later)

Few people have over activity of these glands, excess production of sebum by these glands leads to accumulation of secretions in the duct and hence blockadge of these glands.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (34 minutes later)

why they have over activity of these glands

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 minutes later)

This over activity is mainly inherent. That means its the constitutional make up of the person. This over production can be controlled by oral medication but better to use topical cleansers to remove excess sebum and prevent acne.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 minutes later)

u said eating of honey is better for acne.when I should eat it after lunch or before lunch or which is the right time to eat.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (34 minutes later)

The best is to take honey in early morning just after getting fresh.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 minutes later)

means I should not take honey after food

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (37 minutes later)

No dont take after food.
Take it early morning,
This will control acne as well as help in controlling body fat also.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

what are the food that keep our body cool

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 minutes later)

Musk melon, guava and curd are good.
Green leafy vegetable also help in removing excess fat from intestine and hence keep the body cool.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 minutes later)

how to prevent dark circles under eye

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 minutes later)

Take lot of water,
Apply paste of cucumber under eyes.
Also remember to have at least 6 hours sleep.
These will help in preventing dark circles.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 minutes later)

how to prevent white patches on face

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 minutes later)

There are many causes of white patches.
Treatment varies according to cause,
Do you have white patches ?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (44 minutes later)

not really.earlier I had.now sometimes it comes

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (29 minutes later)

Ok if a white patch is coming and going, then it must be a fungal infection.
You can apply oint clotrimazole,
This is an anti fungal ointment and will give you relief.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

is acne occurs because not going to restroom time to time

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 minutes later)

No there is no relation between acne and visit to rest room.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

is there any problem in eating honey after food

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 minutes later)

No. There is no problem but the benefit will be less.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

is eating of chats increases acne

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 minutes later)

Yes chats contain lot of trans fat. This is harmful and can increase sebum production hence leading to acne.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 hours later)

after eating honey in morning I can drink my milk or I leave 5 min break

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Yes you can take milk,
There is no need to wait.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

does swallowing of saliva affects our body

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (58 minutes later)

Swallowing of saliva is a natural thing. Its not going to harm you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar