Suggest Treatment For Pimples On Face, Head, Neck And Shoulders

Posted on Fri, 26 Dec 2014

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Question : I have pimples on my face, head, neck and shoulders that come out and disappear in a week. I have been to Mayo recently and they can't really pin down what causes this. They have started me onNarrow UVB light treatment for the next 3 months. It is not bacteria follicuitis. I have this problem now for 8 months. It started when I was in St Maarten for 10 weeks. Started after I had several skin bites, like spider bites. Doctors say it not related to my problem. Any thoughts out there?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern. There are various causes of acne like lesions.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

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