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Malassezia folliculitis (Fungal Acne)
Recently for tiny very small clusters of acne in me cheeks and forehead which is itchy one of the dermatologist I had checked with suggested antibiotics because she considered it as acne vulgaris.And with that medications my acne didn't get healed instead because of antibiotics it got worse and later I realised that I have fungal acne. Please suggest the fastest and safest way to clear this kind of acne on face which is caused to due to overgrowth of fungus.
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Dr. Sri Harsha Talabhaktula
Dermatologist
24 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Daktarin gel
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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
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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