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Face head neck and back acne
Hi Doctor, I have had skin problems for many years on my face, head, neck, and back. On my face (cheeks & beard area) I get recurrent, sometimes painful pimples that leave dark marks. On my scalp & back of head, I get painful bumps, often after haircuts; some become large, pus-filled, slow to heal, and leave dark marks. On my neck & beard line, small painful bumps appear where hair grows, worse after shaving/trimming. My back (upper & lower) has many pimples and pus-filled bumps; old pimples leave dark spots and scars. Pimples recur in same areas, some deep & painful; skin looks dark, patchy, scarred. I always wear a white undershirt, but next morning it has 6–7 blood stains, mostly upper back, some lower back. Occasionally, extreme itchiness on back lasts 3–5 mins, very uncomfortable. Sweating, heat, haircuts, shaving, and tight clothes make it worse.
At head back middle one never heals
I want to know the exact reason for this problem.
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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 more 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. Simoni Sarodia
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries .
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Dr. M Sai Bindu
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Bengaluru
It looks like acne keloidalis nuchae. Kindly consult for treatment options
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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Srikakulam
You need oral medication to get improvement. Few blood tests are required to start the medication.
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kindly book online consultation for proper management plan
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Dr. Devang Pandya
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Jamnagar
no need to worry
it’s a reversible condition with early and proper treatment
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Book online consultation for further guidance
Health Tips
avoid hairoil
avoid dairy products,sweets and oily food
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Dr. Keerthi S
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
This is a severe type of acne .
Can be treated, but will require blood investigations and specific treatment.
Kindly consult in person.
Thank you
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Surat
Specific treatment available for better outcomes
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Priyadarshini Kannan
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Chennai
It is a type of severe acne that can affect adolescent and adult males. Some blood investigations will have to be done and targeted medicines need to be started for resolution along with some lifestyle changes.
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Pl connect online for further management
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Dr. Rahul Trivedi
Dermatology
1 yrs exp
Gulbarga
You need some medications for a 3 month of time .. and hopefully everything will be fine
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Don't worry, specific medication will treat your concern.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Need oral medicines
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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