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I am having very severe acne all over my face and back. I am breast feeding my 3 week old baby now. Please suggest medicines/gels which are considered safe while breastfeeding.

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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

I am suffering feom severe acne. Firat i feel itching on my face then acne occurs on the skin.Please suggest me something about it.

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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

How does severe acne with teens affect their self esteem and self confidence? What are some recommendations for teens with acne scarring and severe acne and breakouts?

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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

Severe acne (cystic,nodular) can be treated by homeopathy?please suggest me for this , last 3 year I'm suffering from severe acne like nodular cystic 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

I am a boy of 18 years old and suffer from severe acne from past two years. I want to get a clear face as soon as possible.

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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 have a very severe acne!!.. Please help.. I have consulted many dermatologists in my area....but all in vain.. Plzz help me

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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 i am having severe acne on my back my while back is covered by acne heads automatically it breaks and new comes up after every alternate day. Need a solution Facial acne is not so severe as my back acne on the shoulder. please help

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Greetings. Trunckal acne when severe definitely warrant the initiation of oral medication like retinoid. These are very effective anti acne medication that must be taken under guidance of your dermato ...  Read More

I am having severe acne on my cheeks for the past 1 month. I think its due to hormonal changes

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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

I have severe acne I tried a lot of skin cares but no one works for me. I need help.

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Dont worry..100% cure possible..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 ...  Read More

I have been suffering from severe acne on face,back,shoulder chest from last 8 years..too much acne Nd scars are there?

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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'm 17 years old, for the longest time in my life, I never had acne, not even a single pimple because I have dry skin. But ever since I turned 17,it was like a second puberty, I suddenly gained 6 kgs more, and I started having severe acne, tried everything, nothing worked. Sometimes the pimples shrink and I'm left with only dark spots, but most of

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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

These acne how to treat.I am using epiduo gel .one of the dermatologist suggested and am using azibact 500 and sortet 20 mg.but no result why these acne popping up .please tell reason and how to treat

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We will have to find out the cause More history and evaluation is required ...  Read More

I (age- 32, F) have always had severe cystic acne all around my cheeks, but since over a year (I have a one-year old daughter whom I breastfeed) I was having clear skin but suddenly getting severe acne breakouts with quite large, painful, red and lumpy acnes that leaves scars behind. I have hypothyroidism, for that I take Thyronorm100. Please help

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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 am 27 years old. my scan report showed Pampiform plexus appears mildly prominent 1.8mm to 2 mm without reflux. Is this normal? Is this considered varicocele. No reflux were seen but it's mildly prominent what does this mean?

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Is it painful?? Did u get ur semen analysis test too?? Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts... ...  Read More

I have acne since 8 years and got no relief yet .. every day I use to get 2-3 pimples also with scars am loosing confidence and it's is not even getting better

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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

Severe acne problems on face it repeatedly come across the year in few days it treat itself and after some weeks this problem occurs repeatedly

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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'm suffering from acne almost from my puberty. I went through so many doctors, when ever I follow up the medications my acne become better but whenever I stop in some months it's again the same... Am now using tretinoin 0.025% but not seeing any difference... My self esteem is decreasing day by day am literally not understanding what to do!

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I think only medications won’t lead to a complete resolve although a well planned regime can treat your acne permanently. It needs dual action, a combination of a long term regime prescribed by a derm ...  Read More

I was not having any acne before recently having acne pus filled and it hurts and the acne marks are getting red and it's not getting reduced my marks are not getting under control have used aziderm and other home products what should I do else

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Consultation needed for prescription ...  Read More

Can Acneris be used to treat both mild and severe acne?

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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

Should I consult a dermatologist for severe acne dark spots?

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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

Started having severe acne and dandruff from last 2 months. Could you please suggest some initial care to reduce 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'm getting severe acne all over my face especially on my lower cheeks. I've tried azider 10 for 3 weeks then tretinoin cream for 1 weeks

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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

Kindly suggest meds for Acne treatment. I am having acne since 10yrs now. It's painful and sometime pus filled.

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Hi ma’am it’s grade 4 acne, please do an online consultation I can help ...  Read More

Hi Doc..my brother is Just 12yr old but he's getting severe acne all over his face and these are so itchy and even leaves dark spots and marks. He says his skin is very oily and more sebum is produced. I told him to use 1% salicylic acid face wash from derma co ..am a med student so I tried to find something for now.. Please suggest few products or

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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 doctor I am moumi pal 32 years suffering from severe acne problem my doctor has prescribed me isoflax 20 isotretinoin capsules I just want to ask about side effects is there any side effects regarding periods ? And what all side effects are there please elaborate

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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

Iam 41 years old. From last 2weeks I have severe red acne on my jaw and neck area. And It has cyst and I feel pain also. What is the reason for this sudden acne...In my diet I recently add curd I ate curd on daily basis is this is the reason for acne. Please help to control my acne

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Specific reasons cant be pinpointed as such. But immediate treatment is required to prevent scarring. Direct consultation is recommended for the same. ...  Read More

I'm having severe acne and i had taken some medicine like doxicycline and clyndamycin jel but nothing improved.

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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 severe acne issues. My face is full of acne scars and active acne keeps on coming since 2020. Since i have to put makeup everyday for 12-14hrs , i am unable to take proper treatment! Also i have PCOD.

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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 had a general doubt, is spotting for a few days with lesser amounts , sometimes on and off(on offon the day with spotting)considered as periods? This make me confusing as myself ( a pcod patient) and my mother( of age 48, who had pcod a few months ago) have same issues of getting into spotting sometime for 2 or 3 days. So i am in a

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Hello doc from last 5-6 days m facing so Many acne on my face as I didn't had any oily food also...but still its get worsened.kindly help.. One of my frend suggest to use tronin Ms gel Can i go for d same Pls Help

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Hey These pimples indicates that your skin is damaged Start applying clindamycin gel on face ...  Read More

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