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Nodular and cystic acne
Nodular and cystic acne on chest and shoulders and the back since 2-3 years. I do not eat junk food or any unhealthy food. I took doxycycline for sometime but that only temporarily solved the situation. Please suggest some kind of oral or topical medicine.
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It's grade 4 acne and needs proper and prolonged treatment.. please share pictures of your concerned area by online consultation for detail prescription.
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Ur acne is Hormonal and diet will nly trigger it and worsen it. Cystic acne is Grade 4 acne and it's a severe form. Since ur diet is fine it's more coz of the hormonal events and stress associated. Any kind of medication will need to be corroborated with pictures else consult with ur Dermatologist.
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drink a lot of water, increase greens in ur diet, reduce stress. Avoid oily and spicy food
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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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