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How To Treat Allergic Reactions?
I have a severe break out of red bumps in certain areas of my body. first and most are on my back shoulder blades. the brea out decreases as it still does break out down to and on my butt. little on my neck as well as my breast. very few have small white heads on them and a lot are sore. I do hve mild acne. its embarrasing and no over the counter medicines will work for an allergy reaction. I have been in the sun a little bit lately; exposed f0r 3-4 hours at a time in a bikini.
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
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With a history of acne, it is possible that the lesions that you are seeing are due to acne.
Acne is due to a combination of factors: (1) increase in sebum production( this is a waxy oily substance)
(2)blockage of hair follicles
(3)inflammation of the skin
(4)presence of a particular bacteria
It would be best to address all of these factors. You can consider a cleanser with benzoyl peroxide which would help with the inflammation and blockage.
The use of a topical or oral antibiotic would also be helpful.
Clindoxyl is a combination of antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide.
If these are not enough to help you, you may need to consider the use of topical or oral retinoids.
I hope this helps
With a history of acne, it is possible that the lesions that you are seeing are due to acne.
Acne is due to a combination of factors: (1) increase in sebum production( this is a waxy oily substance)
(2)blockage of hair follicles
(3)inflammation of the skin
(4)presence of a particular bacteria
It would be best to address all of these factors. You can consider a cleanser with benzoyl peroxide which would help with the inflammation and blockage.
The use of a topical or oral antibiotic would also be helpful.
Clindoxyl is a combination of antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide.
If these are not enough to help you, you may need to consider the use of topical or oral retinoids.
I hope this helps
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