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What is the treatment of acne-related redness on the chest?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have extreme redness from acne on my chest and it covers a large portion of my chest.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

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.

It appears to be truncal acne as per your attached image.

Answer the below questions to arrive at definitive diagnosis. Are you suffering from any if these:

  1. Fever?

  2. Since when did it appear?

  3. On certain medications?

  4. Is it painful or tender to touch?

  5. Oozing?

Regards.

Thank you for consulting me.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

  1. I have no fever.

  2. I have had it for around 4 years and spreaded more recently.

  3. I am not on any medications.

  4. It did ooze but I used benzoyl peroxide to treat any pus filled spots.

  5. It was tender to touch when it was inflamed but now it has calmed down and it is not painful.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

It appears to be Truncal tufted folliculitis due to secondary bacterial infection.

  1. Apply Mupirocin ointment twice daily for 2 weeks.

  2. Apply Mupirocin creamy wash 20 minutes before going to bath for 20 days.

  3. Cetrimide soap for bath for 2 months.

  4. Maintain proper hygiene.

  5. Avoid using shared razors.

  6. Tablet Emanzen D (Diclofenac and Serratiopeptidase) twice daily for 3 days (if painful).

  7. Apply Lacto Calamine (propylene glycol )lotion three to four times daily for 2 weeks (if burning).

  8. Apply Miconazole cream at night for 6 weeks.

  9. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions.

  10. Avoid activities which cause sweating.

  11. Avoid friction or pressure.

  12. Wear loose comfortable thin cotton clothes.

Regards.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Answered byDr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At December 22, 2023
Reviewed AtDecember 22, 2023

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