Suggest Treatment For Red Rashes On The Face

Posted on Sat, 25 Mar 2017

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Sat, 25 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : my adult son has a rash with big red bumps on his face. his face also is very red.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.

Probably he has developed acne.
If possible, please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management. You can simply upload it at the reports section of this web page.

Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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

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

Brief Answer:
Acne

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
He has developed acne.
I treat such cases with a mild antibacterial cream like clindamycin to be applied twice daily for two weeks.
It is safe and effective.
He can use it.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana