Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
180 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Chronic Acne On Face, Chest, Back, Cystic Pimples, Folliculitis. Cure For Symptoms?

Hi, I had severe acne in my early teens, that only lasted about two years (12-13). It was on my face, chest , back, behind and even thighs. Slowly but surely, the acne on my face, chest and back subsided, but never fully on my behind or legs. I was then told what was on my behind and thighs was folliculitis . Now I am in my early 20 s and have broken out on my face again. This time, there are no cystic pimples , but small bumps with no white or black heads ALL over my face. It started on my forehead , with lots of itching, and within a week was all over my face and neck. What happened? And why hasn t the follilculitis gone away yet?!
posted on Wed, 19 Dec 2012
Twitter Sat, 22 Dec 2012 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 24 Dec 2012 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare magic.
Your skin condition is most likely Keratosis pilaris with or without acne. It is a familial skin condition which appears usually at upper thighs and upper arms but may be at back shoulder face and some times generalized.
You can use the following though treatment is not always required-
1. Capsule- Tetracycline 500mg (or doxycycline 100 mg / minocycline 100mg ) twice daily for 1-2 months orally.
2. Tretinoin cream or gel/ Adapelen cream or gel- you could apply twice daily on trunk and extremity and once at night on face for 1-2 months
3. Follow up needed after end of 1-2 months.
With regards.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Blackhead


Loading Online Doctors....
Chronic Acne On Face, Chest, Back, Cystic Pimples, Folliculitis. Cure For Symptoms?

Hi, Welcome to Healthcare magic. Your skin condition is most likely Keratosis pilaris with or without acne. It is a familial skin condition which appears usually at upper thighs and upper arms but may be at back shoulder face and some times generalized. You can use the following though treatment is not always required- 1. Capsule- Tetracycline 500mg (or doxycycline 100 mg / minocycline 100mg ) twice daily for 1-2 months orally. 2. Tretinoin cream or gel/ Adapelen cream or gel- you could apply twice daily on trunk and extremity and once at night on face for 1-2 months 3. Follow up needed after end of 1-2 months. With regards.