Pustules or what?

2021-09-18 10:51:49
Hello Doctors, Post covid and hell amount of medicines issue below: Attached pics contains the pus filled acnes I have developed over my face, on my head and back. A local dermatologist prescribed Involym capsule and Nadifloxacin gel but it didn't help. Can someone help me what could be this and whats the treatment? How it develops: Small acnes, then increases size slowly with reddish colour and then finally pus filled acne. Bigger ones pain on touching or pressing.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from steroid induced acneform bumps causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription

Answered2021-09-18 12:28:07

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Looks like you have developed post COVID acne. This is due to steroids given for COVID treatment.
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consultation with a dermatologist will help
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benzoyl peroxide based body washes will help

Answered2021-09-18 11:28:36

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Looks like steroid induced acne post Covid. Do take a proper consultation.

Answered2021-09-18 12:11:51

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Acne vulgaris...Drugs used during covid(particularly steroids) can cause acne..stress is a minor added factor.Specific medications for required duration can produce cure acne.pls go for online consultation.

Answered2021-09-18 11:03:08

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