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Acne and scars
I have oily skin type and I am having cystic type painful acne on cheeks and chin leaving dark marks since 3 years. Also I am having white heads on nose and forehead.
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Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Hey...various treatment options are available based on the severity of grading...kindly share relavent photographs and consult online..
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do not squeez the lesions as it can lead to ugly scar and pigmentation
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Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Have to start isotretinoin after investigations for good results...
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Dr. Rahul Tripathi
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9 yrs exp
Lucknow
Oral medications need to be started...for better evaluation and management,,,pls go for consultation with pictures...
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