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Acne and anamelia on face
I hv pimples filled with pus and whiteheads,blackheads on my face.I hv observed hair growth on face,dermatologist diagnose my testosterone levels has increased.He advised me pilling of these anemelia whiteheads..please suggest me that what should i hv to do.i m on medication of only acne vulgaris, not taking any mdcns of anamelia and facial hair.. plz help me...suggest me suitable treatment. Four yrs ago i hd pilled up these anemelia but after one year it reoccurs on my face.doctor not taking 100% surity that whoteheads not occurred again after pilling. Plz tell me .give me best advise...
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Goodevening. If acne alongwith hair growth on face along with raised testosterone levels, one should go for complete hormonal profile ruling out PCOS and others conditions responsible for it. If any underline cause is there treat that maybe some hormonal preparations are needed along with laser hair reductions of the hair growth.
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complete hormonal profil eand USG to rule out PCOS
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