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How to treat steroid-induced acne?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have steroid-induced acne for the past one month. I have had to deal with a constant amount of pustules per day. I had tiny bumps that turned into pustules, and this happened very fast. I am not getting new bumps, but there are still some bumps left. I do not want them to turn into pustules, or I want them to disappear. What is the best way to treat this condition? can you state the products and ingredients because some of the products you mention might not be available in my country?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

  1. It appears to be irritant contact dermatitis with acne grade 3.

  2. Wash your face with Dermadew soap for 1 month.

  3. Tablet Doxycycline 100 milligrams a day after food for 14 days.

  4. Avoid sunlight while on Doxycycline.

  5. Avoid using harsh soaps, cosmetics, and chemicals.

Follow up after two weeks.

Thank you for consulting me.

You can always come back and reach me at icliniq.com.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At November 21, 2023
Reviewed AtNovember 24, 2023

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