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Pimples on face and back
Hi! I am getting lot of pimples on my face and back. I used to have lot of pimples in my teenage but now suddenly it has started again.
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Treatment depends on the grade...Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Chaitra Prakash
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
Occurrence of acne in adult age could be due to hormonal imbalance and glandular dysfunction. However, it can also happen due to bacterial skin infection and cosmetics.
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Provide pictures and details of skin problem
Health Tips
Do not pop acne
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Dr. Suvina attavar
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Mangalore
Hi
Acne in adulthood can happen due to lot of causes like comedogenic creams or cosmetics, oil application, high carb diet or milk, certain medications as well.
More importantly pcod is another thing that needs to be ruled out in your case.
There are various treatment modalities depending of the severity of you acne.
You can consult through practo consult to discuss further and help clear you acne issues.
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consult through practo
Health Tips
avoid sugars and milk and milk products.
use gel based products on face
use salicylic acid based face wash and soap.
avoid touching or popping pimples
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Acne and acne scars are coexisting . The back ones usually tend to leave marks which may take months to years to become normal. Right time to intervene.
Peels are a good option
Consult me online
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Kindly share pics
Health Tips
Avoid foods that contribute to acne
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
Pimples can be due to multiple reasons.need to discuss in detail .
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Consult me online for the same
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Cosmetologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need to take oral meds and topical medications, consult me online for further management
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