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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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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

Any home remedy for Nodular acne? I got one small on my Jawline. Please suggest some home treatments

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No.. 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, chocolat ...  Read More

Been having nodular Acne on face and back since 1 year. Keep applying retinoid cream at night but still sometimes acne forms. What is the solution for permanent nodular acne treatment.

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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

What is the best Treatment for nodular acne.... Very stubborn and doesn't go for weeks ! Area- chin

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Hello, persistent nodular acne especially on jawline and chin area in your age is suggestive of hormonal cause of acne. Very stubborn nodular acne is treated with tiny injections of steroid ( ILS ther ...  Read More

I'm 17 year old. I have acne. I have had severe acne problems. Right now I am on retinoids. They're prescribed by a dermatologist. I do not really break out now but my skin texture is worsening.

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Greetings, thanks for posting your concerns. Your problem has a solution. It required clinical line of treatment and Ointment applications. Please contact me for further information. Dr kasipathy kasi ...  Read More

I had been taking isotretinoin after consultation but stopped after 5.months But the acne came back

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Consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

I've been suffering from horrible acne all of my body for years which comes back in no time. Tried isotretinoin for quite some time at 20-40mg dose but remission could not be achieved although there was significant reduction. They form mostly on abdomen, back and buttocks starting with very hard painful nodules requiring pus extraction as they matu

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Hello dear. Acne needs a holistic approach. High levels of androgens, and other environmental factors play a role in its pathogenesis. Isotretinoin is the drug of choice for grade 4 nodulocystic acne. ...  Read More

Since two Months I am having many nodular acne on forehead.please tell me how to cure this as it pains a lot.

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Hi. Greetings. Acne is a chronic problem. You may need a few medications and lifestyle changes for long term improvement. The following would help you : 1. Using an anti fungal shampoo will be of gre ...  Read More

Nodular acne has cured but there is nodular type of bump which formed shape like every other acne over my nose inbetween my eyebrow and cheek

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Skin care needs to be customized based on the presenting complaints. There are different ways to achieve a flawless skin after acne and it needs medical interventions and commitment on part of the pat ...  Read More

I have been facing several and nodular acne since 6 to 7 years. I want permanent diagnose of acne.

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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

Please help me with the treatment of Nodular Scabies, scabies has been cured but just I rash left under my breast and due to intense itching it forms nodular scabies. It itches all the time. I Used momate F cream but it is not working now, please help if any medicine or lotion could work

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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

From past 5 years I am suffering from this acne, and now I am getting this cyst acne . Acne is only on my face. Medication- I used to take isotretinoin and during that time my acne was gone but as soon as I stop the medication after one week the acne comes again.. I need permanent solution of this.

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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 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

Can I use Acnovate with other acne treatments?

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Depends on skin texture, type of acne and what other treatment is going on. Don't use unless prescribed by doctor ...  Read More

Can I use Acnil along with other acne treatments?

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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

Will acne scars come back after 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

What are some professional treatments for acne scars?

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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

Hi! I have been suffering from cystic acne for almost a year especially on my chin area which has now spread to my cheeks as well. I use salicylic acid based face wash, apply Benzoyl Peroxide locally on the affected areas and apply very light moisturizer. Doing this for the past 5-6 months but no improvement. Please help. Thanks

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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 suffering with acne and pores for the last 2 years .. can you please suggest the best ontiment or treatment

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My acne increases after stopping acne treatment. Can I get a permanent solution from acne. i have mild acne now. Can I continue to use faceclin

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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

Can I take isotretinoin pills for my nodular acne? They reappeared in the same area ( forehead), it's the 3rd time I'm facing this problem

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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 deep cystic acne (under skin) on the cheek, due to which I have got pigmentation in that area. The cystic acne is painless. kindly help me how should I get it removed, without leaving a scar.

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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

What is the treatment of bartholin cyst? Can she take trimethoprim, or any antibiotics.... Can it be cured without incision

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Can be cured…but higher chancer of reoccurrence with medication ...  Read More

Kindly suggest treatment for nabothian cyst , fibroid and cystic structure. Do I need to treat all of these to conceive.

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Do you want to treat them yourself sitting at home with the help of Mr Google ? If yes, well you can't do it. If no , please consult with a Gynaecologist in your area for a physical examination and c ...  Read More

I am having nodular acne on body and they are spreading. Firstly they were on back and now spreader till bums. Why is it happening?

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Kindly connect need to get a detailed history along with symptoms for further personalised treatment ...  Read More

Hi doctor,my face used to be very clear not a single for on face but from few 2-3 months my face has gone through so much acne pus acne nodular acne, using loreal revalift micro essence serum has control my acne but nodular acne still troubles me, I have a oily skin type and I hate my skin to be seem like that please suggest something

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I am undergoing IUI treatment as i have thyroid and pcos and after my 3rd cycle doc found 2 cysts..is it a side-effect of infertility treatment? if not then what are the possible reasons for cysts? Please assist

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Plz share the details about when and what was used for ovulation induction Share previous scans ...  Read More

Can someone suggest me a good gel / cream for acne treatment (vulgaris acne). Medium level acne on face and severe level acne in the back area. Acne eruption is due to heat and hormonal imbalance.

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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

Hi Doctor, I am lately facing a lot of cystic acne issues on my face. I had similar acne in 2020 and had consulted a dermatologist through Practo, she gave me a few oral medication and a few ointments that needed to be applied. Within a few months I could see the result and with time using vitamin C serum the marks also vanished. Lately I have begu

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

My self 32 years i m having face acne from my puberty but at age 32 also I m having cystic acne on my face with pain what is 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

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