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Acne Vulgaris On Chest, Back, Neck, Itching, Scabs, Orange Pus. Treatment?

Hello, I m a 16 year old male and I ve got a severe case of acne vulgaris . It s all over my chest, back, and the nape of my neck, and it hurts! It s super itchy and I can t help but scratch them, tearing the scabs off in the process. They re probably really infected because the pus is a little orangish in color. So I d just like to know the easiest ways of curing this problem.
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Hi Dear
Thanks for your query

Dont worry too much .... Do not squeeze or scratch the pimples.Keep your skin clean,Have healthy diet & lots of fluids.Avoid too much oily foods.Apply topical Clindamycin gel over the pimples for a month.You can use topical tretinoin over the comedones [ but be careful as sensitive persons develop burning sensation and redness after application]..and use oral Isotretinoin for 4-6 months [but always under supervision of your dermatologist]
Hope this helps you.
Stay in touch with your dermatologist.

Take care :)
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Acne Vulgaris On Chest, Back, Neck, Itching, Scabs, Orange Pus. Treatment?

Hi Dear Thanks for your query Dont worry too much .... Do not squeeze or scratch the pimples.Keep your skin clean,Have healthy diet & lots of fluids.Avoid too much oily foods.Apply topical Clindamycin gel over the pimples for a month.You can use topical tretinoin over the comedones [ but be careful as sensitive persons develop burning sensation and redness after application]..and use oral Isotretinoin for 4-6 months [but always under supervision of your dermatologist] Hope this helps you. Stay in touch with your dermatologist. Take care :)