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Suggest Treatment For Severe Painful Acne On The Chest

Hi, im 22 year old male. I have been suffering from severe acne on chest from last 3-4 years now. I have consulted many doctors and they have prescribed me many pills and oinment such as doxycline, fusicort, clyndamilycin etc etc. Still no changes. Well, I had serve acne On my face too, but it got cleared off complete. But the now I just have on chest and under the area of belly buttokh at times, but chest one hurts alot, also its itchy and I can t sleep At times because of it s pain. I hope anyone can help me. Thanks In advance. Here is a picture of it:http://imgur.com/shwDOHn
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Hello, for severe acne or acne which is refractory to treatment with topical meds for 3 months, becomes an indication for isotretinoin.
I would adv you to consult ur dermatologist for the prescription of cap isotretinoin, a course of 6-8 months is usually given, baseline inv. req. before its prescription are liver function tests and fasting lipid profile.
This along with topical meds will resolve ur lesions.
Important to note is that doxycycline shouldnot be continued with isotretinoin as the combo confers an increased risk for pseudotumor cerebri (raised intracranial pressure).
Thanks
Hope you get well soon
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Painful Acne On The Chest

Hello, for severe acne or acne which is refractory to treatment with topical meds for 3 months, becomes an indication for isotretinoin. I would adv you to consult ur dermatologist for the prescription of cap isotretinoin, a course of 6-8 months is usually given, baseline inv. req. before its prescription are liver function tests and fasting lipid profile. This along with topical meds will resolve ur lesions. Important to note is that doxycycline shouldnot be continued with isotretinoin as the combo confers an increased risk for pseudotumor cerebri (raised intracranial pressure). Thanks Hope you get well soon