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Acne Vulgaris
I am having severe acne problem(face and back as well). Only at the time of having Doxycycline, the pimples are quite less but again the same as I stop having the medicine. After the pimple is gone,red marks remain for long.
How long is the Doxycycline required to continued at a stretch?
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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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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear. Face and truncal acne should be treated properly and hormonal causes to be ruled out.
Don't squeeze your pimples as it will leave dark spots behind.
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Pooja Mandalia
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9 yrs exp
Rajkot
Hello. If have sever acne then hormonal cause needs to be ruled out. Doxycycline is only temporary to subside acne, usually not given more than 20 days at a stretch
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