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Hi doctors, I have attached picture for my forehead acne. Could you please tell is this is a closed comedonal acne or something else ??? What should be the treatment for the same ??

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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 ...  Read More

He is having acne on the forehead. Pls what to do?

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Acne on head can be mostly due to dandruff,so check for it. ...  Read More

I have acnes on the forehead. I have tried Aloevera gel but they still appear. Please suggest some cream for treatment.

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Aloevera gel is not going to help you in controlling acne ... Kindly consult online with relevant photographs for grading acne and prescribing medicines. ...  Read More

I have a lot of acne only on my forehead because I always have dandruff only on the tip of my forehead hair. Which shampoo should I use?

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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 ...  Read More

I had acnes problem when i was 14 yrs old... when i was 16 i take treatment for this.. thn i take treatment for atleast 2 yrs continuously.. my acne was cleared from cheeks... but my forehead acne are remain in present.. my forehead is not clearing.. i tired using salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide and ketoconazole but nothi works... my skin becom

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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 d ...  Read More

Hello, doctor! I am looking for a natural way to care for my forehead skin. I haven't believed in chemical treatments uptill now. I prefer to keep it natural. Most acne prone regions of my face are my forehead, sides of nose. Attaching some pictures for better understanding.

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It's better to start on proper creams and medicines before scarring occurs ...natural treatments won't cure if thegrade of acne is more... ...  Read More

I am facing acne problem on my forehead, Need a fast treatment, Having an important meeting coming up this weekend.

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Acne or pimples is a common skin condition frequently seen in young individuals during teenage and youth years. This occurs mainly due to the action of hormones on the oil glands in the skin. The drai ...  Read More

Hi.. Is there anyway to reduce the acne marks on forehead? I have marks just on my forehead and they are only 1 month old.

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Stop scratching pimples. Check for dandruff. ...  Read More

It's been more than a month that I have acne on my forehead. I've tried a lot of home remedies but nothing seems to stop. If one pimple is over, another gets active . Just the forehead.

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Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets and creams. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, ta ...  Read More

I've had small acne bumps all over my forehead and I don't know what to do.

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The treatment of acne differs according to the grade of involvement. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breako ...  Read More

I am undergoing treatment for acne scars laser with Carbon , microneedling...I have facial hair i want to remove it which method is the best way for now..?.It's been just one setting now..

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

28F with oily skin and recurrent acne for months, mainly jawline/chin, cheeks and some forehead. Used clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide spot treatment which heal pimples but new ones keep returning. Started adapalene nightly in late Feb (now ~13 weeks). Around weeks 4–8 I experienced a major purge with many small whitehead-like bumps and pimples acr

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 ...  Read More

I got more acne on my forehead and acne marks are more due to pimple burst. And also on my cheek. My skin type is oily skin and these acne are increasing day by day

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Share photos Get online consultation ...  Read More

I have majorly dry and combination skin and last two months back I did massage on face with one facial oil which clogged my pores in forehead and tiny acne happened which is not going. Currently I am using derma co anti acne salicinamide 2% salicylic+ 2% niacinamide face wash twice a day and ponds supper light gel cera hyamino moisturizer twice a d

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It will not resolve without proper medication. Self treatment is useless ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have PCOD and combination, sensitive skin. I'm 19 year old female. For the past few months, I’ve been getting inflammatory acne on my cheeks, jawline, and forehead. The acne areas feel irritated and sometimes sting, especially active pimples. I am currently taking MyPill for PCOD, which was prescribed by my gynecologist. My cu

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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 ...  Read More

Since the last couple of days I have been facing some acne problems on my forehead with black spot. While I am taking my all medicines since long times so my existing medicines are not interrupting . Please suggest some lotions or tubes for remove black spots and stop these acne on daily basis.

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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 ...  Read More

Hello doctors i am having acne problem from 3 months and acne marks also getting shown to 3 dermats already taken nixidox 100 mg n some salicylic acid facewash and clindamycin cream but I am having small pimples like bumps specially in forehead after washing face rensa gl facewash dermadew acne facewash does this facewashes cause pimples I dnt had

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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 ...  Read More

I have started getting acne on my face for 2-3 months and it's increasing frequently. Want to do a tele consultation.

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You can book an appointment. Lot of treatment options are available depending upon grade of acne ...  Read More

I am struggling with recurring acne on my forehead, cheeks, and chin, despite having persistently dry, flaky skin. The breakouts often feel sensitive or inflamed rather than oily. I need guidance on treating these blemishes without further stripping my moisture barrier, as standard acne treatments often cause me excessive peeling, redness, and incr

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Major anti acne products cause skin dryness . You have infective acne as well. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management. ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with acne vulgaris mixed with fungal acne from a dermatologist in October 2025, I have been face acne flared up since June 2025. My topical treatment is - melarid face wash 2 times a day - hydrove moisturizer - Ceramed acne gel mask as spot treatment - ketoconazole cream only on forehead everyday - tarich shampoo for hai

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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 ...  Read More

I have long-standing acne scarring on my cheeks with depressed/indented scars (mostly rolling and boxcar types), enlarged pores, uneven texture, and some post-acne dark marks. I do not have severe active acne now, but I occasionally get small bumps or follicular irritation. My skin is on the drier side. I am looking for fast and effective treatment

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Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries . ...  Read More

I have lots of acne only on my forehead for more than 6-8 months. I have been using Salycilic acid+2% LHA face cleanser of Minimalist Company for last 1-2 months but still no improvement seen. Sometimes these acne itch also. Kindly help me.

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It’s common acne with proper medication it’s a reversible need proper history and clear photos for further management ...  Read More

Hello I m suffering from acne problem from past few months my face and forehead become acne prone area .please suggest some medical treatment for the same I am uploading image of the acne too for further analysis of type of acne it is .please suggest me some thing to get rid of acne.

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We will need more history and pictures to rule out the cause Kindly consult a dermatologist online ...  Read More

Hello I am facing acne problem for past few days in my forehead and face also.please recommend my some treatment for removal of acne instantly .

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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 ...  Read More

I have weird acne growing on one part of my face, it is not regular acne that I get, it is very stubborn and is not going away, but definitely increasing in size. I can see puss growing inside it now. It is slightly painful, and I'm afraid its spreading. It has been there for almost 2 weeks,growing slowly. I clean my face twice daily with a normal

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Dnt apply antifungal creams Apply Clindamycin plus nicotinamide gel And requires further detailed history ...  Read More

Hello I have acne and acne marks all over my face Currently I am using Deriva BPO at night and just following cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen in day. However it's been more than a month for these. Initially they were more at forehead less on cheeks now it's more spots on forehead and more pimples on cheeks. Can you suggest better treatment

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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 ...  Read More

I have had so many acne day bay days for 2 years and I used many medicines but nothing is cured I have to pimples on cheeks forehead

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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 ...  Read More

I have small pimples on my forehead since yesterday and it isn't itchy. I have thyroid and pcod. I used to struggle with acne issues in the past but it has been years now and my skin felt much better. I use vicco and nuetrogrna face cream and baby soap.

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Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. Specific medication will improve condition. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from acne and acne scars for quite a long time. Please suggest me treatments to get rid of them and have a clear skin.

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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 ...  Read More

I have been getting breakouts on the right side of my cheek and forehead. These breakouts come in pairs and then leave dark acne scars. I also noticed that the pimples keep coming on the same spot again and again. Initially it was just my right cheek and now it's always on the centre of my forehead. My left cheek is totally fine. What could be the

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Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

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