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Pimples and acne
I’m a 25-year-old male with oily, sensitive skin and chronic dandruff. I recently started a full skincare routine to treat facial tanning and pigmentation using niacinamide, AHA/BHA peel, vitamin C, PHA toner, walnut scrub, and sunscreen. Within a few days, I developed 3–4 large, red, painful pimples on my cheeks. They are now severely inflamed with whiteheads, intense burning, and bleed painfully on touch or friction. My skin has become too sensitive to apply even gentle products or cleansers. I’ve completely stopped all skincare. I also have recurring dandruff that returns every week despite using ketoconazole, salicylic acid, and anti-fungal shampoos. I suspect the dandruff may be worsening facial acne or causing fungal flare-ups. I want to know if I can apply Clindamycin or Fucidin on broken or bleeding pimples and which soothing cream will help skin healing. Also need step-by-step guidance for dandruff treatment and safe reintroduction of skincare for tanning.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Stop all this self treatment and home procedures. It will cause permanent scarring and skin damage. For proper treatment of acne please consult online
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STOP doing so much at same time, every problem has a solution and that to step by step, try to take one step at a time,
you have to take proper priscription medication for acne and dandruff, please do online consultation for full prescription, you can have a video call too with your doctor.
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
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9 yrs exp
Surat
Share pics for better evaluation
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Amandeep
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5 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Specific medication will improve condition.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
Avoid self medication.
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
38 yrs exp
Mumbai
A complete clinical evaluation with medical history is required to know underlying cause. Treatments depend on skin type and severity. You can consult online or visit us at our clinic. Thank you.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
11 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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