Suggest Treatment For Cystic Acne Of Face

Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2015

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Question : The last week my face has broken out in big painful cystic acne its been a long time since i had them and I have a lump that is very tender to the touch right under my chin

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Send me picture for further comments.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

Here,it would be helpful for me if you could take a clinical picture of this cystic acne over the chin or the lump as you said, as there is feature to send images on the right side query page.

I would advice you further after a look at the lesion whether it is a cystic acne or something else.

Awaiting your response.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)

I added the pictures of the cystic acne on my face and one of my 10 there is no lump is visible to the touch

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
take broad spectrum antibiotics like cephlaosporins (Tab.droxyl 500)

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow-up.

The clinical photographs you have uploaded are seems to be a small boils or carbuncle rather than just a cystic acne.

You could also say it as a cystic acne because cystic acne is also a type of boil that is formed when oil ducts become clogged and infected.

Boils are commonly due to bacterial infection (mostly staphylococcal) in a person with Problems with the immune system,Poor nutrition or Poor hygiene etc.

You should take broad spectrum antibiotics like cephlaosporins (Tab.droxyl 500 mg) or fluroquinolones with analgesics (diclofenac 100) and antacids (Tab.rantac 150 or tab.pantoprazole 40 ) as per your doctor's advise.

It would be advisable that you consult some local doctor or GP (if dermatologist appointment is not feasible) who will know about the treatment as antibiotics are prescription drugs.

Hope this will help you.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Sandip Kabra (4 days later)

You can't give me a prescription?

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unfortunately prescription are not allowed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Prescriptions are not allowed without physical examination. This is a code which doesn't allow a practitioner to issue prescription on online forums. A similar code applies to pharmacy stores and they do not honor script from online forums.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad