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What Is The Treatment For Pimples?
Hello Doctor, I am 33 yrs old, a diabetic, i have got lots of pimple on my forehead which are one gone thn two comes and leaving black spot behind. I have been priscriobed Gluformin, Zoryl, Nerveup for my diabetes. Can you please help me to get rid off these pimples. I am staying in UAE so would request you to suggest me the medicine i can get it here. will be grateul to you. Thanks
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I would suggest a course of oral antibiotics, to bring down the flare/inflammatory papules/pustules. For inflammatory acne(papules and pustules) I usually advice my patients to start with Azithromycin 500mg. The antibiotic can be continued for 4-12 weeks depending on the response.
In addition to oral antibiotics you must also use topical antiacne remedies e.g benzoyl peroxide gel OR Clindamycin+nicotinamide gel (as you have been using already).
Since Acne and seborrheic dermatitis/dandruff are usually associated it is advisable to continue with an Anti-dandruff shampoo(as you are already using) since acne is worsened by dandruff.
regards
I would suggest a course of oral antibiotics, to bring down the flare/inflammatory papules/pustules. For inflammatory acne(papules and pustules) I usually advice my patients to start with Azithromycin 500mg. The antibiotic can be continued for 4-12 weeks depending on the response.
In addition to oral antibiotics you must also use topical antiacne remedies e.g benzoyl peroxide gel OR Clindamycin+nicotinamide gel (as you have been using already).
Since Acne and seborrheic dermatitis/dandruff are usually associated it is advisable to continue with an Anti-dandruff shampoo(as you are already using) since acne is worsened by dandruff.
regards
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