Dr. Priya B. T
Dermatology
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Hello doctor,
My problem is both my underarms are black in color and has a bad smell when it sweats. I did not use any medicine for underarm before. My Face is in oily type with acne spots marks. I have consulted you and you suggested me to use Yaclin facewash, Benzoyl peroxide, AC-N, for acne and Exazel-N, for spots marks. I am using these for the past six months but not much results and acne spots are not faded. I am 21 years old. Can I use derma roller for face? Can I shave my underarm hair?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
It would be great if you could send pictures of your face and axilla to assess the severity. Anyway, start on tablet Azithral 250 twice a day for three days a week for three weeks. Apply Clindoxyl gel to the acne spots once a day for three hours only for two weeks. For the next two weeks apply Deriva CMS (Adapalene) gel to the acne spots for three hours. For black spots please apply Melaglow rich cream at night. For axilla, apply Candid gold powder in the morning, Zole F cream in the night. Take tablet Alaspan (Loratadine) once a day in the night for itching for 10 days. Drink lots of water, remove your hair. Derma roller cannot be advised for self use. Please do not use it.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I have attched the file.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Thanks for sending the pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Drink lots of water. Do not meddle with the acne spots. Avoid using body spray directly on the axillary skin it will irritate more. Apply Zole F cream for 10 days only. Use powder twice daily after 10 days. This is the age for getting acne as oil glands are active. So this problem can be controlled by the medication. If not to go for third-line medications like Isotretinoin.
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