Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy
Dermatology
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Hi doctor,
I am a 17-year-old female. I have acne for the past one and a half years. It is present mostly on my cheeks. It seems to be cystic acne. But for the past few months, it seems to be better. Now, I have fewer pimples than before and they do not look like cystic. I consulted a dermatologist and she prescribed me to take Azithromycin 500 mg three tablets a week for eight weeks. Is it safe and effective? She did not explain anything. But I am not sure whether it is good to take antibiotics for eight weeks.
Hi,
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Acne can be treated easily by using facewash, tablets, and creams. Some peoples have more oiliness on their faces and it results in breakouts. After getting controlled from these active breakouts, you can stop taking tablets and creams can be used to prevent its recurrence. Diet and lifestyle modification play an important role. Please do not take any over-the-counter steroid creams and medications. Do not burst the pimple with your fingers as it results in ugly scars. After the healing of pimples, the marks present behind them can also be treated. You can send your photo to provide you a detailed prescription and advice. This treatment is called Azithromycin pulse therapy and you need to take the tablet three days a week for eight weeks.
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