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Acne on face, chest and back
I have been suffering from pus filled acne since last 9 years. I consulted doctor, he gave me medicine but during only that period acne gets controlled after medicine is over, acne again comes all over. Is there no permanent solution to this?
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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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U can never cure permanent as body's Hormonal changes and lifestyle modification keeps changing
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kindly do direct online consultation with photographs for detailed prescription and further management
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avoid irritating and scratches
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Its controllable not curable. Occasional flares can alway happen but an appropriate Good course of 4 to 6 months with lifestyle management controls for long.
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consult online
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Acne is totally based on hormonal , nutritional & stress does play a vital role in controlling acne.
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Compete medical history is required..
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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Atika Agrawal
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14 yrs exp
Indore
After completing the course, you might have to keep on applying creams for months together to prevent the further episodes
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Consult online for further treatment . Medicine for acne has to be continued for atleast 5-6 months depending on severity
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