What Causes Acne During Period?

Posted on Thu, 4 Jan 2018

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Question : Hi Team,
I have a severe acne problem on my back. I am getting this at my menstrual period only. How can I get rid of this ? Please give me a suggestion on this.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Oral antibiotic and topical benzoyl peroxide gel

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.

I suggest you to apply a Benzoyl Peroxide 5% gel, twice daily.
In addition to this you may take a Cap. Doxycycline 100mg, twice daily for 2-4 weeks.
These are prescription medications and I ask you to request your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.

Regards

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