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I have acne and nothing seems to work. Please help.

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Recently, I got a cluster of red acne on my forehead. After applying Castor-NF cream, Ofloxacin, Terbinafine, and Clobetasol. I got no relief with the medicine. They are painful to touch. They are growing rapidly and spreading to other areas on the face. I am completely fed up. I am taking Ciprofloxacin and Levocetirizine now after advice by a local practitioner. What do I do now? Please advise.

Hi,

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

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

These are acne. Please do not apply any of the medications mentioned above. Steroids like Clobetasol will only make acne worse. Apply Peroclin 2.5 % gel (a combination of Clindamycin and Benzoyl peroxide) at bedtime over the forehead for an hour, then wash your face. Take an oral antibiotic like capsule Doxycycline 100 milligrams twice daily after meals for 15 days. Wash face with Ahaglow (containing Alpha hydroxy acid) face wash.

Thank you for consulting me.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

My acne is painful and reddish. They are moving and growing all over the face rapidly. The medication prescribed earlier is not available in my local market because it is a rural area. Please give me an alternate medicine, and it is urgent as my face is going dull and acne are painful and more prominent.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

Take tablet Azithromycin 500 milligrams one tablet daily after meal for three days a week for four weeks.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed byDr. K. Shobana

Published At June 24, 2017
Reviewed AtOctober 26, 2024

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