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Suggest Treatment For Curing Acne In Chest
Hello. I am a male, 20 years old, 134 lbs, 5'5 in height, and I have a history of acne. I have many bumps on my chest that have remained there for over a year, and I can't seem to get them to disappear (with over-the-counter acne solutions and prescription drugs). Every month or so, some of those bumps grow out of no where and become filled with pus and blood. I desperately need the acne on my chest to disappear!
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query acne on the chest over a year which are filled with pus and blood because of clogged pore of sebaceous gland and accumulation of sebum in them as chest has abundance of sebaceous glands. I would suggest you to start with Isotretinoin as that is the drug of choice. Drink plenty of water and maintain hygiene of area. Apply betnovate on acne twice a day for 2-3 days. You should start with oral antibiotics such as Azithrmycin 500 mg. If condition doesn't start getting better in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotic course clindamycin or isoteritenoin.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query acne on the chest over a year which are filled with pus and blood because of clogged pore of sebaceous gland and accumulation of sebum in them as chest has abundance of sebaceous glands. I would suggest you to start with Isotretinoin as that is the drug of choice. Drink plenty of water and maintain hygiene of area. Apply betnovate on acne twice a day for 2-3 days. You should start with oral antibiotics such as Azithrmycin 500 mg. If condition doesn't start getting better in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotic course clindamycin or isoteritenoin.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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