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Suggest Treatment For Tiny Red Bumps On Face

Posted on Sat, 16 Jan 2016

Question: I have been getting red tiny bumps on my face the past couple of days. I did have acne issues, but they have reduced in the recent past with antibiotic treatment.
However, these red spots do not seem to be acne as they are not painful at all. Also, they seem to be spreading. What could be the cause? What are the remedies?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to allergic cause

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have checked the attached image. Things are not very clear but it seems that it could be due to some sort of allergic reaction. If that is the case, taking cetirizine tablet once daily for a few days should be helpful. Also apply calamine lotion topically only on the rash.
Since you have acne problem, I would suggest you to wash your face frequently with plain water.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (12 hours later)

Thank you Doctor. Does cetirizine available over the counter or do I needs prescription? I'm in California

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is an over the counter medicine

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

Cetirizine is available over the counter and without prescription.

Regards

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