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Acne Vulgaris
•Suffering from acne vulgaris from past 9+ years. Earlier, I think it was harmonal but now after taking antibiotics and treatments, its getting worse to say the least. Depending on medicines, lifestyle and dietary changes, tests, done with everything.
•I have every report and doctor's prescription with me of past 9 years for better understanding of the problem and to look out for reliable solution. Please help, I will also be godly thankful to the one who will genuinely look after my problem. Thank you.
Highlights/history-
•Antibiotics (6-7 years on and off)
•Accutane (9-10months, Tab Isotretinoin 10mg)
•Sun sensitivity.
•Urinary tract infection/kidney-liver/dairy-lactose intolerant tests to be done.
•Shaking or shivering of hands.
•Thyroid report - normal.
•No sugar or junk in diet. (Occassionally)
•Tea tree, salicylic acid, glycolic acid - facewash 2-3 times, moisturizer in day, serum at night.
•Anxiety.
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Treatment depends on the grade....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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Please attach images of acne prone areas (before and after preferrable) and all the reports and book a direct online consultation or leave an inbox message for evaluation of all treatments and trying out a combination treatment.
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Dr. Nidhin Varghese
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Hazaribag
Need to see how severe ur acne are . Anyway ones acne under control wt oral n topicals as per need , may have to mainy with adapelene for a few months
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