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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I am using zyclin nano gel every morning and retino A during evening for 3 hrs for controlling acne as prescribed by my doctor. I dont see much improvements in my face rather acne continues to rise in unaffected areas. Also red patches are developed and im worried if they would ever disaapear. Can you please help me with this." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi Sindhu, The red patches that you have developed seemed to have occured due to overzealous application of topical medicines. Do one thing stop the medication for a while and use a mild moisturiser like cetaphil moisturising lotion to soothe your skin. Once the red patches have disappeared, start with oral tab azithromycin 500mg or tab doxy 100 mg. Continue using zyclin in morning and use adaplene gel instead of retino a at night. keep your face clean with cetaphil cleanising lotion. This will surely work for you. Take Care." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "im a 24 year old male, and have been of the acne medication for Monocycline for over a year now. my acne is not as bad as it use to be and many peopel recommend using products containing syscilic acid to control it. what exactly is this acid and what over the counter products is recommended for mild to moderate acne control?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi , Thanks for writing in. Acne is a hormonal disorder. It is common and treatable. You can take oral medications like minocycline. Also you can apply benzoyl peroxide cream overnight. Keep the area clean and dry. You can use medicated face wash like SLC face wash. It contains salycylic acid. It better to visit a dermatologist before taking these medication. I encourage you to visit a qualified dermatologist for proper advise and treatment. Hope this helps. Regards DrSudarshan MD Dermatology STD & leprosy" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "i got my last periods on 26th january 2011. i want to concieve. i went to a doctor. she prescribed me a regular tablet which contains folic acid & also she asked me to take deviry- 2 tablets at night after food from 13th of february. Is deviry required?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1)     Deviry is not required.You can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello Doctor, I am 28 yrs, female suffering from acute acne since 4 years. Of late I started applying dettol (non diluted) on face and leaving it over night and washing it in the morning. It has worked for me as the acne has decreased substantially. I wonder how safe this might be for the skin? Please advise...Thanks & Regards." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hello, Thanks for writing to us. As you had mentioned that after dettol application your acne has decreased & that has being working for you. Its not safe practise. Its true that poor hygiene aggrevates acne so try to use a cetaphil cleansing lotion for cleaning your face. There are many topical antiacne creams & lotions that work well on acne. Try to consult your dermatologist, looking at your skin condition your doctor will prescibe you the suitable treatment. Take care." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Good evening doctor , I m 15 and I have a face full of acne .I have tried many brands and products for getting rid of continuously re-occurring acne present all over my face I have used many anti-biotic creams, face washes,etc . But it s always been useless it s been 2-3 years since first out break occurred .Please help me . Thank you" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi, Thanks for writing in. Acne is caused by hormonal imbalance. Hormonal work up may be necessary. Blockage of sebaceous glands causes papules and pustules.White substance is secretion of sebaceous glands. Acne is treatable now.With correct treatment all your pimples , scars and dark spots can be treated. To start with you have to apply Brevoxyl cream twice daily . Also you can use anti acne face wash like Brevoxyl face wash. Avoid any hair oil to hairs.Avoid any other moisturizers or cosmetics. Use good quality sunscreen like SUNCOTE gel daily while going out. Discuss the option of Isotretinoin with your dermatologist.It will have rapid effect. Hope this helps. Regards. dr Sudarshan. MD dermatology." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hello doctor myself sapna, i used many creams n papaya on my face. i got redness,roughness n many red pimples on my face. one of my doc gave me desowen n calosoft.my face became normal bt latr he gave me one more pimple cream. den again i got redness. can u plz advice me dat can i use calosoft as a daily cream? am using dermadew baby soap." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi there Sapna. At the outset, dermatology is a 'visual ' field. As such, one prefers to have some visual to go by. Is it possible for you to upload any clear photograph of face (preferably multiple views ) & upload it on this website using the 'upload data' feature to the right of ur screen? If you desire privacy, please use our premier 'ask-a-specialist/doctor' feature & ask for me by name. I cant say dermadew is a bad soap but if you have redness & acne, i personally would prefer a cleanser like Cetaphil (galderma company) now available in India. What pimple cream did the doctor give you? Are u going out in the sun/outside much? UV light at any time of day can aggravate your condition; do use an umbrella for the moment Visit a dermatologist nearest you for best results. Drink lots of water especially in the morning. It will help your condition clear. Wish you good health & a clear face. Best regds, Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Venreologist Vikram Hospital, Bangalore." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello I am 23 yrs. old. and have oily nose . My pimples are concentrated on the nose mostly and it looks really bad now. Reddish, black spots and frequent pimples ( pus types) - these are the problems. I avoid taking oily food, but still I have the problem with little bit of fried or oliy food. Should I use Faceclin gel, a doctor recommended me along with Across-20(capsule) and WITS cleansing lotion. Please help." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "FEW PRECAUTIONS STOP USING MILK AND DIARY PRODUCTS,MUSTARD OIL,COCONUT OIL,ALMONDS OIL,WALNUT OIL NO SOAPS OINTMENT SHAMPOO CONTAINING MILK AND NUTS AMLA OR OLIVE OIL CAN BE USED FOR APPLICATION ON SKIN CAN USE OLIVE OR VEGETABLE OR SUNFLOWER FOR COOKING PRESCRIPTION APPLY CLINDAC A GEL MORNING EVENING AND CALAMINE LOTION AFTERNOON TAB ALLEGRA 120 MGM SOS IF SPOTS OCCUR IF SKIN IS DRY YOU CAN APPLY LITTLE FLUTICASONE OINTMENT NO MEDICINES TO EAT COURSE 3 MONTHS" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hello i have got bad acne on my forehead and chin and around my nose it just came now like 6 months after i turned 15 the doctor gave me tetralysal tablets i need to take them once a day and also i use a zineyrat solution twice a day but with the tablets the doctor goes the spot will get worse then better. i have been using them for 2 weeks and my spots have gones really bad bu the doctor did say they will get bad then worse i was woundering is this true ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi Ziggy, Thanks for writing in. Acne is caused by hormonal imbalance. Blockage of sebaceous glands causes papules and pustule and cystic acne. Hormonal work up is essential for proper treatment. Acne is treatable now.With correct treatment all your pimples , scars and dark spots can be treated. To start with you have to apply Brevoxyl cream twice daily . Also you can use anti acne face wash like Brevoxyl face wash. Cryotherapy and chemical peeling can give you fast and long lasting results.They are available at dermatology clinics. Discuss the option of Isotretinoin with your dermatologist.It will have rapid effect. Hope this helps. Regards. dr Sudarshan. MD dermatology." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I am 32 yrs old female, suffering from Severe Acne on face & back. I have 1 daughter who is 6 yrs old & been trying to concieve for second child since long but could not do so. In this process, i had been having tab like fertyl & letroz and regular ultrasounds.Currently i am not on any medications . Pls advice, what medicines can i take to get rid of these acne and acne marks?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi Ruchika, Presently you are concerned for an issue, that`s why some medications like oral/topical retinoids, doxycycline, Minocycline need to be avoided. Other topical medications like clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide may be applied. Once your family is complete, you can go for aggressive treatment after consultation with dermatologist. Regards, Dr. Ajit Singh MD - Skin & VD" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi, I came off Yasmin a few months ago, it was great for my skin but seemed to be giving me a dark patch around my mouth (cholasma), which I have since been to a dermatologist to get lasered off. My GP has now put me on Cerazette , but I m really worried about what it will do to my skin- in the time I have been off the Yasmin I do seem to be getting the odd breakout of cystic acne on my chin , usually hard lumps under the skin which really hurt, the rest of my skin is fine though. What would you advise? I know everyone reacts differently, but if its a toss up between a dark mark on my upper lip or big lumps under my skin im not sure which is worse! Would really appreciate your help." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi, Melasma and acne both are distressing because of their occurrence over face. Had I been suffering from these diseases, I would have gone for the treatment of acne first, because malasma is a notorious disease which frequently relapses and takes long time for treatment. Acne, most of the times show early improvement and is more predictable. Another option is to use the medication which helps in both acne and melasma like retinoids, peeling agents, azaleic acid etc. Visit a dermatologist, so that he/she can decide which drug combination suits you the most. Regards, Dr. Ajit Singh MD - Skin & VD" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hello I used to have acne , and used proactiv, which helped alot. Several months ago, I had a pimple and I treated it as normal, but when it came to a head and popped, it formed a red scaly rash around it and other pimples came up right near it and the same happened with them. I still thought it was acne and treated it as such. Later I went to the doctor and he said it wasa fungal infection and he gave me an antifungal cream. Ive been using that on and off for the past few months and I just realize that it isnt curing the problem, just helps clear up fungal infections that are showing, not killing all the fungal spores in the skin. I just want to know what to do to completely get rid of recurring infection, if indeed that is what I have. I cannot tell if a bump on my face is a real pimple or not until it pops and then either it will heal or the ring will form and become scaly and itchy around the spot where the pimple was. Help please" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "USUALLY THE PIMPLES ARE MIXED WITH FUNGAL INFECTION TAKING ANTIFUNGAL CREAMS CAN CURE FUNGUS NOT PIMPLES PIMPLES ARE ON OILY SKIN DONT EAT OILY AND GREESY FOOD DONT USE OIL TJAT IS COCONUT WALNUT GROUNDNUT ALMONDS MUSTARD AND SOYA OILS DONT USE SOAP SHAMPOO OINTMENT CREAMS CONTAING NUTS OLIVE OIL IS BEST IN THESE CASES FOR COOKING AND FOR APPLYING YOU CAN USE DOXICYCLIN 100 MGM IF THERE IS PUS AND INFECTION AND PAIN IN PIMPLE AREA FOR 2 WEEK APPLY CLINDAMYCIN GEL MORNING AND EVENING AND CALAMINE LOTION BEFORE GOING OUT AFTER SOME CLEARANCE APPLY CLINDAMYCIN MORNING AND RETINOIC ACID GEL AT NIGHT BEFORE SLEEP IF THE SKIN BECOME DRY YOU CAN ADD LITTLE MOMETASONE IN THE GELS DO FOR 3 MONTHS YOU WILL RECOVER" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "My 13 year old daughter has bad acne and has been using Pro Active and the new version of Pro Active called XOut. She had a pimple on her cheek a few weeks ago that later started bleeding and turned into a big blood blister . It gets large and stays perfectly round and filled with blood. If it breaks open it bleeds a lot and then reforms the blood blister. What should we do? Thanks" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi kharanshu, Thanks for writing in. Acne is caused by hormonal imbalance. Blockage of sebaceous glands causes papules and pustule and cystic acne. Hormonal work up is essential for proper treatment. Acne is treatable now.With correct treatment all your pimples , scars and dark spots can be treated. You have to stop using proactive. May be your skin is allergic to it. Cryotherapy and chemical peeling can give you fast and long lasting results.They are available at dermatology clinics. Discuss the option of Isotretinoin with your dermatologist.It will have rapid effect. Hope this helps. Regards. dr Sudarshan. MD dermatology." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hello ,sir i have a super oily skin and my dermatologist prescribed me the paknet c gel at the day ,nandoxin gel in the night ,epi wash bar to wash my face and i used it ,it has been 8 days !!no change !!!as i also take lots of fruit , vegetables ,drink alot water also !!do regular exercise !!(my age is 14 )since two years i am facing these pimple , acne ,blackheads problem !!!" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hello, Thanks for writing your query. Have patience. Your medicine will work.It does take time to show results. Stress can aggrevate your problem. Try some relaxation methods. Have plenty of water. Have good night sleep. Have healthy lifestyle. Follow the daily face cleansing & treatment regime as advised by your doctor. Take care." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "i am zahra i hav the probem of pcod.my lmp was 18th jan 2011.i had dexona,cb lan and letoval.i did follicular study on 12th day of my cycle and the size of right ovary was 26,26.3,23.1 and left ovary 22.0 and endometrial thickness 9.6mm triple line.on 13th day two follicle has ruptured and two more yrt not rupture and its size is 27.9 and 24.2 .is there any possibility to concive?the sam happened last month but didnt gt prgnant.my husband has no problem.please answer to this.." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1)     Ruptured follicle size does not matter.2) Follicle size should be 18 mm to get pregnantYou can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hello, My name is Angelin, and i ve keep having acne problems. Few years back when i was 13 i was in Australia and i remeber i have really beautiful clear skin after three years i went back to my home country Taiwan then my face starts to have symptoms such a redness and blemishes. i ve tried to see some dermatology clinics but the meds they gave only worked for short time, then white heads and blemishes comes back again,,, I ve bought many on shelf product like others, and try as much as possible not to touch my face with finger . I just wonder what could be the problem that causing theses symptons, and what can i do to reduce and stop it from growing." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "DUE TO OILY SKIN THIS IS DUE TO ASIAN WEATHER S YOU TELL YOU ARE IN TAIWAN YOU CAN BE CURED DONT USE DIARY AND MILK PRODUCTS NO USE OFF MUZSTARDCCONUT WALNUT GROUNDNUT ALMOND SOYA NO SE OF SHAMPOO SOAP OINTMENT CREAMS CONTAIONING MILK AND NUTS USE OLIVE FOR APLYING AND COOKING IFHERE IS PUS IN FEW SPOTSYOU CAN TAKE DOXY 10 MGM FOR 5-7 DAYS APPLY CLINDAMYCIN GEL MORNING EVENING FOR 3 MONTHS YOU CAN YSE HITOCALAMINE WHILE GOING OUT IF SKIN IS DRY YOU CAN ADD MOMETASONE CREAM" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi m 29yrs old female and m facing the problem of adult acne with many left over scars on my face. I hhave tried almost everything even I have consulted many doctors.But their medicines work only for temporary period.I have a oily skinn tone. I want a permanent cure for my problem.In January m getting engaged so i want a clear face before that .So please help me......." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hello,hope you have not been picking up on any of the lesions as that will lead to deep scars and pigmentation.you need to follow a routine of cleansing, sunscreen , creams daily.cleanse your face with cetaphil cleansing lotion for acne prone skin thrice daily.sunscreen needs to be used daily , neutrogena would be a good choice.only if you have active lesions, then you need to apply these creams :-clindamycin gel on the active acne lesions in the morning and Retin A 0.025% cream at night on the entire face.Retin A needs to be applied only at night, start with coming it for 2 hours and then gradually increase the time interval to keep it overnight.now coming to the scarring:- your skin is scarring because that is the natural history of how acne progresses and then resolves.this is how it resolves.you need not worry as there is treatment for it. but if you stop applying the creams on active lesions, they will leave behind deeper scars.you can do either of these procedures.this will ensure treatment of the scars permanently.1. subcision is a method used to treat deep rolling scars left behind by acne.the process involves separating the skin tissue in the affected area from the deeper scar tissue. This allows the blood to pool under the affected area, eventually causing the deep rolling scar to level off with the rest of the skin area.its done with the help of special needles inserted in the skin under topical or local anaesthesia.2. DERMAROLLER is used for treating Acne Scars, its an instrument with small sharp microneedles which act on acne scars.if your dermatologist does these procedures, he can do them for you.they cause transient redness for a day and then you can go back to work, you could get it done on the weekend. its an office procedure which takes around 30 minutes.3. pixel laser which will clear the scars in 4-6 sittings. done with the help of a laser machine.it will take a while but surely everything will clear up." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I had a small, i think pimple , on my forehead when i awoke yesterday. Over the course of the day it got larger and started to get painful. I put some of my wifes neutrgena acne cream on it last night. When i awoke today i had a spot about 2-3 diameter that is swoleen on my forehead and very painful. The swelling is coming down the bridge of my nose and causing havoc with my sinuses." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi there Matt. I hear you & it does seem you have an issue with an iatrogenic infection caused by overzealous use of the wife's cream :) On a serious note, you need to be seen by a physician & prescribed an appropriate antibiotics & anti-inflammatory agent that will depend on your body weight & will require a prescription! Do try to do a light steaming followed by splashing cold water on the region to help release the pus that seems locked in. This will help clear your sinuses' in addition. Swelling in the midline of the face needs to be taken care of soon as it was what used to be taught to us as students as being the 'dangerous area' of the face because of its proximity to the sinuses higher up & the chances of what we call a cavernous sinus thrombosis...hence the need for immediate intervention with an antibiotic. Cheers & wish you good luck & good health & a clear face soon! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Venereologist Bangalore, India" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hey , i m 16 years old , i have a problem communicating with other people . I don t talk to people a lot , i m a very shy person , i don t go out a lot .. I usually sit at home alone in front of my computer .. This wasn t serious for me until now , i lost my self confidence (i have acne scars which makes me even less confident about myself) , i became very hesitant , i m afraid of going out and talking to people and showing my face .. I m not sure if what i m saying is clear , because i have an idea but i don t know how to tell anyone !" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi, Thanks for writing in. Acne is caused by hormonal imbalance. Hormonal work up may be necessary. Blockage of sebaceous glands causes papules and pustules.White substance is secretion of sebaceous glands. Acne is treatable now.With correct treatment all your pimples , scars and dark spots can be treated. To start with you have to apply Brevoxyl cream twice daily . Also you can use anti acne face wash like Brevoxyl face wash. Avoid any hair oil to hairs.Avoid any other moisturizers or cosmetics. Use good quality sunscreen like SUNCOTE gel daily while going out. Discuss the option of Isotretinoin with your dermatologist.It will have rapid effect. There is nothing to be depressed about.Once you start medication there will be rapid effect and you can mix with people with confidence. Hope this helps. Best of luck. Regards. dr Sudarshan. MD dermatology." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "i have a cystic pimple just under my left eyebrow. it is common for me that when i get a pimple near my eye it causes the area to swell some. this pimple had been growing for a couple of weeks and was not coming to a head so i finally decided to try and drain the fluid out of it but when i woke up this morning it just seemed infected and my eyelid is so swollen i do not want to go into work today - it looks awful" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi, Thanks for writing in. Acne is caused by hormonal imbalance. Blockage of sebaceous glands causes papules and pustule and cystic acne. Acne is treatable now.With correct treatment all your pimples , scars and dark spots can be treated. To start with you have to apply Brevoxyl cream twice daily . Also you can use anti acne face wash like Brevoxyl face wash. For swelling you can take tab ibuprofen.Also you can apply neosporin ointment over the area. Discuss the option of Isotretinoin with your dermatologist.It will have rapid effect. Hope this helps. Regards. dr Sudarshan. MD dermatology." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "My cheeks are showing extreme protrusions of pimples from about a month, what shall I do? U can send the reply at YYYY@YYYY . N question is the same about the outbreak of pimples in my cheek. I used clindamycin and nicotinamide gel also, but in vain. Please recommend something, it would be better if it wud be natural something!!!" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Treatment of acne would be oral medication,  creams and daily skin care routine which further helps in acne. Oral medication will be tablet doxycycline 100 mg once a day for 4 weeks. Creams would be application of clindamycin gel twice a day only on the Pimples. Application of benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel once a day on the Pimples. Application of Retin A cream 0.025% on full face at night for 2 hrs.All the applications will have to be done for 6 weeks.All these medications will require a prescription from your GP.you need to follow a routine of cleansing, sunscreen , creams daily.cleanse your face with cetaphil cleansing lotion for acne prone skin thrice daily.sunscreen needs to be used daily , neutrogena would be a good choice." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hi doctor im a girl i have 29 years old i have acne in my face and i would like to ask you if there is an effecient way to get rid of it by the way i have too much oil in my skin i suffer from a whiteheads and blackheads and large pores i use a neutrogena for about 3 months deep clean gel exfoliant and also gel i put it on the spot i would be really grateful doctor if you could help me to get rid of all these problems" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi Touria. Firstly are you married or single? Sexually active & on any oral contraceptives or any other medications? Any History of Polycystic ovaries or period irregularities? Once all these factors are taken into consideration & one does not envisage pregnancy in the next 6 mths or so & for 2 months after stoppage of medication, then going by your body weight & doing all the pre-treatment baseline tests as per protocol, I would recommend you start systemic isotretinoin therapy in a dose appropriate for your body weight after due consent & full comprehension of the side effects of the medication, This will help clear your acne & take care of the oily skin. You are most welcome to use the 'ask-a-doctor' feature & get more detailed with yours truly or tell me where you are based & will recommend a dermatologist to visit in your area. Cheers & Good Luck! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD Dermatologist. Cosmetologist, Venereologist Vikram Hospital, Bangalore, India" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hi, i am chandan 21 year old guy from India. i have severe acne on my face from past 6 years. its in the form of nodules and when it breaks open white puss oozes out, after healing it leaves behind a dark mark or a crater kind of markings on skin. i have undergone treatment for the same but none of them has been effective. i was prescribed doxy-100 and levoflox along with acnesol gel to apply on the pimples , during the treatment period acne reduces but returns back within 10 to 15 days after the treatment process. a friend of mine(who finished his Medical degree and working as an intern now) suggested isotroin for 7 days during night after dinner, he also mentioned about possible side effects. i wanted to know whether will my acne problem reduce and also how safe is it take the isotroin for my acne problem." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "this is no cure i advise you to stop mik and diary products no ils mustard coconut walnut groundnut almonds soya apply olive cook in olive no milk and nut containg soap oils creams and ointments take oil free and greese free diet tab doxitab 100 mgm bd for 10 days apply clindac a gel morning and evening calamine in after noon do 2 months and ask for next step" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "i am 21 yrs old boy,,, i have lot of pimples on my face,,, i consult the doctor,,, i gave these medicines,,, Acnex soap , Acnegon cream , opelan cream and microdox- Dt tablets,, when im using these medicines pimples are little decresed,,, but there have,,,,,, im using these medicines almost 1 year,,, but still my problem is not solved,,, pls help......." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "iadvise you to stop mik and diary products no ils mustard coconut walnut groundnut almonds soya apply olive cook in olive no milk and nut containg soap oils creams and ointments take oil free and greese free diet tab doxitab 100 mgm bd for 10 days apply clindac a gel morning and evening calamine in after noon do 2 months and ask for next step" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "good after noon doctor thanks for consulting me i have skin problem. i got some pimples on my face if one gone means another will appear i have consultated many doctors but of no use right now i make taking antoxid HC emoleum, doxyday tablet but it is no use what shall i do please suggest me something.. i am now 32 years still not got married because of this skin problem i am bit dark also please suggest some medicine to become fair also please help me doctor" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "IN MY OPINION AS I HAVE MANY RESITENT CASES OF ACNE YOU WILL BE PRMANENTLY CURED IF YOU CAN DO THIS STOP ALL MILK AND DIARY PRODUCTS STOP,MUSTARD,COCONUT,WALNUT,GROUNDNUT,ALMONDS,SOYA OILS STO USING MILK AND NUT CONTAING OAP SHAMPOO CREAMS AND OTHER BODY MATERIALS NO OILY FOOD ================================= USE SOAP NIKO OIL AMLA/OLIVE FOR BODY COOKING OIL OLIVE SHAMPOO NIZRAL NO CREAMS/OINTMENTS AT THE MOMENT ======================================= APPLY CLINDAMYCIN GEL MORNING AND EVENING AND IN BETWEEN CALAMINE LOTION TAB DOXITAB 100 MGM ONE MONTH 2-3 GLASS OF WARM WATER EMPTY STOMACH AND TO BE REPEATED BEFORE SLEEP AT NIGHT AFTER 1 MONTH YOU USE CLIDAMYCIN GEL IN MORNING CALAMINE IN AFTERNOON AND RETINO A .25 MGM BEFORE SLEEP IF YOU FEEL LITTLE DRYNESS CAN APPLY LITTHLE MOMETASONE AFTER 3 MONTHS WRITE AGAIN WITH RESULTS" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "ok so ive been useing clear blue opk test the ones that give you a happy fave when you o...but i got a happy face on the 30th of dec. 2010 so we bd on the 30,1,2,3..no af yet and i keep getting happy faces but - pregnancy test...my last af was dec.13,2010 can you help me??" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1)     Please get your husband's semen analysis done.You can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I am suffering from bad acne for the last 12-14 years. I have acne all over my face and back with acne scars and a n unpleasant skin. I have tried treatments by 3 very good dermatologists in Delhi for around 1-1 n half years with each one of them, homeopathic treatment, ayurvedic , tried allovera, safi, amway, everything. My acne is fine when i am on medicines but comes back as soon as i leave them. Right now its spread all over my face and back with scars and it looks ugly. They are not very big, but small and many. I am currently using only fash face wash and not doing anything else. I realise now its not a problem on the face, but i guess with the blood or hormones. I am 22 years of age, female and have normal periods. Acne demoralises me and brings my morale down. please advice what should I do" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hello I can understand your concern. Acne keeps recurring till around 25 to 26 years. If u have normal periods you are less likely to have hormonal imbalance. Acne needs to be treated. Treatment prevents ugly scars and marks. Since you have small lesions you can treat it with creams and short course of antibiotics. Doxycycline 100 mg daily for a month. Benzoyl peroxide gel in the morning and tretinoin cream at night will be good. Also use salicyclic acid face wash. Do not pick on acne. Or they will leave marks or scars. Scars can be treated with laser or dermaroller. Please let me know if you have any queries." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I had pimples on my face. .they got cured but there are pits on my cheeks and after olmost 1 year again I can feel some pimples again.. I can also feel some pimples on my hair skin. also at the back.. they get dry and just get off but again happen. . this is happening from past 2 years Please guide .. i am not taking any treatment right now." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hi THe pimples occurs due to bacterial infection caused by fats break down which blocks the sebaceous ducts. there is a newer drug by the name of isotretinoin which have showed dramatic improvement in the cure of pimples. talk to your dermatologist about the drug Thanks" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Good morning sir, This is Alisha, 23yrs old. I have been facing the acne problem from the past 5years, wen i use any cream r any facewash (for eg., Garnier, Fair n lovely etc..) for my face, at the beginning my skin bcums clean bt if i stop applying dat cream, again my skin will bcum lifeless, i would like to know that is there any permanent treatment for acne problem? and also suggest me any cream wich make my skin clean nd glowing. thank u." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hello. thanks for posting your query. acne can be quite distressing. you need to follow a routine of cleansing, sunscreen , creams daily. cleanse your face with cetaphil cleansing lotion for acne prone skin thrice daily. sunscreen needs to be used daily , neutrogena would be a good choice. creams would be:- clindamycin gel on the active acne lesions in the morning and Retin A 0.025% cream at night on the entire face. Retin A needs to be applied only at night, start with coming it for 2 hours and then gradually increase the time interval to keep it overnight. this will help in treating acne and make your skin look better. please let me know if you have any queries." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hi doctor i have a hard and small acne it was red and i squeezed it and something yellow came out from it then it became pink with little brown color and hard when i try to squeeze it nothing coming out from it and it took long time i have it since 4 or 3 months what it can be doctor im so scare im female and married i dont have children thank you" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hello Dear Thank you for your query. First of all I would say never ever squeeze or scratch the acne . It will cause secondary infection in them and also will increase chances of scar marks.I would advice you to keep your skin clean,Have plenty of fluids,avoid oily foods,avoid applying greezy or oily creams on face.Apply Clindamycin gel over the acne thrice daily for a month.You can use topical tretinoin over the comedone [ but it often causes burning sensation and redness] Dont worry too much Inform here how the condition progresses. Take care and dont take too much of stress :)" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "yes plz..i m 22 yr. old grl..from india..i am suffering from acne , blach heads when i was 12 yrs. old..initially they were severe...but nw reduced...but i m rid of these acne . scars, blackheads nw...i want clear skin...i m rid of doin experiments in a hope dat dey will end soon..but no results i got...in mah family no history of acne is present...i hve an early menarche ,,at 11 yrs..wich was irregular initially but nw stable...plz help me...." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hello Dear... Thanks for your query. First of all I must mention why Acne is occuring .the causes are --- 1]increased production of sebum 2]pilosebaceous duct hyperkeratosis 3]Infection of pilosebaceous glands with Propionibacterium acnes. My advice would be : -Do not squeeze or scratch the pimples. -Keep your skin clean,Have healthy diet & lots of fluids. -Avoid too much oily foods. -Apply topical Clindamycin gel over the pimples -You can use topical tretinoin over the comedones [ be careful,burning sensation & redness occurs often after applying] - if have you are having too much of nodulocystic acne you can use oral Isotretinoin for 4-6 months [but always under supervision of your dermatologist] Hope this helps you. Stay in touch with your dermatologist. Take care :)" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi. i am 22 years old guy, i have these acne scars left behind. And new pimples coming every 3-4 days. My skin is very sensitive and when i sleep with my face on the pillow...new pimples always come the next day. I have been using acnesol( clindamycin ).. but it creates acne scars on my face. I also have Alokem gel.Elovera lotion and also adapalene . But it has not show any significant effect . The scars still remain there. Please help. or please tell me a procedure to apply these items one by one." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi , Thanks for writing in. Acne is a hormonal disorder. When untreated or improperly treated acne can cause pigmentation and ugly scars on face. You should apply antibiotic like clindamycin in morning for 2 hours. Adapalene should be applied at night time. Washing your face with Himalaya neem face wash would be helpful. Oral drugs should be taken along with creams. Please visit a good dermatologist or physician for proper examination and treatment with prescription drugs for acne. Hope this helps. Regards. DrSudarshan MD Dermatologist" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I have been taking loestrine 24 fe for nearly 5 months and my acne has worsened over time. It is always in the same place (on the sides of my face closer to my chin ). I noticed last month that my acne cleared significantly when I was on my placebo pills for the four days. Is this a good indicator that the birth control is aggravating my acne?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi , Thanks for writing in. Acne is a hormonal disorder. Birth control pills can aggravate acne. When untreated or improperly treated acne can cause pigmentation and ugly scars on face. Acne on chin are due to hormonal imbalance. You should apply antibiotic like clindamycin in morning for 2 hours. Adapalene should be applied at night time. Washing your face with Himalaya neem face wash would be helpful. Oral drugs should be taken along with creams. Please visit a good dermatologist or physician for proper examination and treatment with prescription drugs for acne. Hope this helps. Regards. DrSudarshan MD Dermatologist" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello sir my name is dr.sruthi am doing ma intrn ship am having a seveir acne problem from 4 yrs i ve tried almost all medicine but no improment i even got laser done with four sessions but still no improment i dont know wt to do nw sir plz suggest me some good acne scar redusing product which is available in hydrabad my age is 23 and am having regular periods with out any problem plz kindly help me" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hello Welcome ! I would be pleased to help you with your question HOME BASED ROUTINE: 1. You can use the over the counter salicylic acid based face wash ( eg. Neutrogena Deep pore cleanser , Normaderm Vichy) . Use the face wash twice a day . 2. Use an alcohol free toner for the free outflow of the oil from the oil glands after using the face wash. ( e. Sebamed toner) 3. If you are using a sunscreen you should use a light water based SPF 15 sunscreen. 4. Do not use a moisturizer untill necessary as heavy moisturizer use can cause more acne on skin . Dermatological CLINIC Based Services: 1. Salicylic acid is a a form a peel treatment , a liquid which is applied over the skin by the doctor. This is kept on the skin for a period of 5 minutes and removed out with water. The peel seeps in the skin and controls the size of the oil glands giving rise to acne . It also has mild antibiotic properties. 2. The dermatologist might prescribe you certain oral or topical application antibiotics., The above regimen is ideal for controlling your acne . The Peel treatment is the best treatment which has an advantage of not only controlling your acne but will also improve your complexion ." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "i m suffering from acne since last 4 yrs..went to homeopathy treatment but tht increased my my condition to worse..then showed a dermatologist n he gave me isotorein 20 mg i had for a month my acne was cleared but red scares were left..n stopped the medicine than coz my hair was falling a lot, all was ok till 8 months again i started getting acne ,... again i showed to a doc he gave me the same medicine,,,i had for 10 days .. by more acne statred coming on my face n hir fall problem.. d acne r very hard n thy donot tinture ..he had given me flucort cream to apply .. rite now i had stop tht medication" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "This type of persistent/ recurrent acne may be due to deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals. You must have done some internal skin antibiotic course. If not, you can take Doxy 100 mg twice daily for 10 days (check that you are not allergic to doxycyclin). Along with this start following vitamin therapy: Vitamins: Vitamin niacin 100 mg, three times a day, and Vitamin A - 50,000 IU, three times a day. Vitamin E - 400 mg once a day. This vitamin therapy should be continued for a month. Mineral: Zinc-50 mg three times a day. Continue for one month and then reduce to 25 mg three times. Garlic is called a wonder herb for acne. Rubbed raw garlic on acne several times a day (after sensitivity test that you are not allergic to garlic). Pimples disappear without scars." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello, I m a 16 year old male and I ve got a severe case of acne vulgaris . It s all over my chest, back, and the nape of my neck, and it hurts! It s super itchy and I can t help but scratch them, tearing the scabs off in the process. They re probably really infected because the pus is a little orangish in color. So I d just like to know the easiest ways of curing this problem." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi Dear Thanks for your query Dont worry too much .... Do not squeeze or scratch the pimples.Keep your skin clean,Have healthy diet & lots of fluids.Avoid too much oily foods.Apply topical Clindamycin gel over the pimples for a month.You can use topical tretinoin over the comedones [ but be careful as sensitive persons develop burning sensation and redness after application]..and use oral Isotretinoin for 4-6 months [but always under supervision of your dermatologist] Hope this helps you. Stay in touch with your dermatologist. Take care :)" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hi...doctor...im...married for 2 years.....trying to conceive..but not able..last may 2009 i got pregnant but at the same time i was diagnoused with enteric fever.due to heavy medication it got aborted..now so months passed but still not conceiving...doc has started on with gynovit & folic tab..do pls help me.." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1)     PLease get your husband's semen analysis doneYou can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I have several pimples on my face that have hard waxy cores. Sometimes they squeeze out and other times I pull them out with tweezers. I wash my face regularly with a gentle cleanser. But they keep coming back. I had perfect skin until 7 years ago at age 35 I developed acne . Help what are they and how do I make it better" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hello Dear Thanks for your query. Your words suggest you are having Acne vulgaris. Dont worry too much .... Do not squeeze or scratch the pimples.Keep your skin clean,Have healthy diet & lots of fluids.Avoid too much oily foods.Apply topical Clindamycin gel over the pimples for a month.You can use topical tretinoin over the comedones [ but be careful as sensitive persons develop burning sensation and redness after application]..and if have you are having too much of nodulocystic acne you can use oral Isotretinoin for 4-6 months [but always under supervision of your dermatologist] Hope this helps you. Stay in touch with your dermatologist. Take care :)" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi I have severe acne on my face. I have been prescribed to take Himalaya neem capsules for 6 months, twice daily. Could U plz throw some light with the side effects associated with it. Also can I take the capsule on empty stomach in the morning. And how long will it take to notice a significant change on my acne. Thanks in advance. :)" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi , Thanks for writing in. Acne is a hormonal disorder. When untreated acne can cause pigmentation and ugly scars on face. Fortunately it is treatable now. You should apply antibiotic like clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide on the affected skin 2-3 times. Himalaya neem capsules dont have any side effect as they are herbal products.You can take it empty stomach. As it is herbal product effect will be seen atleast after a month. Washing your face with Himalaya neem face wash would be helpful. Please visit a good dermatologist or physician for proper examination and treatment with prescription drugs for acne. Hope this helps. Regards. DrSudarshan MD Dermatologist" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello doctor, I am 21 year old and from the past 2 years I have the problem of acne especially on my cheeks.I have consulted many doctors but what really worked on me is triphala powder( ayurvedic medicine). Now my acne has gone but their scars are still left.So please suggest me any home remedies so I can get flawless skin." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "STOP GRESY OILY FOOD STOP ALL MILK AND DIARY PRODUCTS NO MUSTARD,COCONUT,WALNUT,ALMONDS,SOYA GROUNDNUT OILS USE OLIVE FOR BODY APPLICATION AND COOKING SOAPS ,SHAMPOO CREANS OINTMENTS SHOULD BE MILK AND NUTS FREE NO OIL ON BODY KEEP DRY APPLY CLINDAC A GEL MORNING EVENING AND CALAMINE AFTER NOON 6 - 8 WK" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I ve had a terrible acne break out on my face. I went back to taking Levlen, I missed a pill , so took it as soon as I remembered, then took the next one as per my usual time...This caused an overdose and I was nauseus all night...the doctor said stop it for a month then go back..so I had breakthrough bleeding which was vrey heavy...this was the week right after I finished my period....so I bled for 2 weeks really. Do you think Levlen can fix the acne? And when can I start taking it?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "NO IN MY ADVICE YOU JUST STOP MI;LK AND DIARY PRODUCTS FOR 3 MONTHS AVOID GREESY AND OILY FOOD NO COCONUT MUSTARD GROUNDNUT ANMD SOYA OIL APPLY OLIVE AND USE OLIVE FOR COOKING SHAMPOO SHOULD BE MILK AND NUTS FREE NO CREAMS AND OINTMENTS CONTAIING MILK AND NUTS WARM WATER INTAKE APPLY CLINDAC AGEL MORNING EVENING HISTOCALAMINE IN BETWEEN AFTER ONE MONTH APPLY RETINOIC ACID AT NIGHT AND CLINDAC A MORNING DO 3 MONTHS AND POST IF LITTLE DRY CAN APPLY LITTLE MOMETASONE" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I picked a pimple on my face. It became a scab, which I put aloe on to keep moist then after a shower i peeled it off... So bad.... Then continued with aloe and vitamin e ... Left that on before bed and now woke up to my whole cheek and under eye being swollen and inflamed.... Put polysporin on went back to bed woke up to no change... It looks really infected and swollen and bad" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "you take tab doxitab 100 mgm bd tab allegra120 mgm od keep face dry no oils no ointments and no grresy application on face apply clindac a gel morning and evening apply histocalamine afternoon wah wth niko soap warm water 3 glasses in morning and night before sleep after 3 week stop all apply retinoic acid .25 mgm at nigh for next 1-2 months if there is dryness due to ointment you can mix little mometasone with retinoic acid" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "my name is pritesh i am going to treatment of pimple and scar doctor gave me brrevoxyl face wash , nilac gel and peroduo gel and on next visit he advice me to use saslic gel , nadibact gel and peroduo gel but it is recovering quick .. i want the result fast from last 3 month i going through treatment . .can u advce me best medicne i have oily skin" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi welcome to health care magic forum. Acne is a universal problem bothering oily skin adolescents. Of course no sex and age are exemption. I advise you to consult a general physician for diagnosis and treatment . besides i advise to see a parlour for tips. Besides i advise you to follow some non medical procedures as wash the face with cold water as frequently as possible. Selectively use soap for face or use acne soaps available in the market. Diet recommendations as take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, milk, egg, meat, sea foods, with little of oil in the cooking. fruits juices, and dry fruits to build up blood, general health, and resistance to infections.Wishing for a fast recovery and thanks for calling." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I am suffering from acne for the past 5 years which gets aggravates when I eat not veg or dairy products. I already have to avoid many foods due to food allergies ... I have recently started applying a Clindamycin Phosphate gel (Clinmax) and having a tablet, Droxyl-500 . My question is how can I cure this problem fast? I think that my acne is associated with food allergies" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Acne is an universal problem bothering majority of population male and female. Effecting most of the anaemic and oily skin people in adolescence. Non vegetarian, oily foods, and sweets mostly influence the situation. I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment of the acne. Besides i advise you some diet recommendations as Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses , sprouts, milk egg, fruits, juices, and dry fruits. Wishing for a quick, and beautiful recovery and thanks for calling." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi .......... i am facing an acne problem ....... it comes after 2 weeks and leave a mark ........... i have a healthy diet plan but have an oily skin........... I m 25 yrs old ........... My dermatologist has prescribed me VB 7 Forte ....... whenever I take d entire course I dont have acne problem , but aftr few period it emerges again .............. So now what should i do? Do continuous intake of VB 7 FORTE has a side effect too? please gv me an altrnate soltn ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi Ankit, Acne is a common problem caused by excessive activity of the oil producing glands of skin called sebaceous glands. VB7 forte is a biotin and multivitamin tab, generally prescribed for hair loss and is not the treatment for acne. You can stop it Depending on the grade of your acne we prescribe topical creams/gels like clindamycin, benzyl peroxide, tretinoin etc. If your acne is of severe grade, you wil be prescribed Isotretinoin or oral antibiotics. U need to consult a good dermatologist and u wil require a maintainance skin care regimen later to prevent recurrence." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi , I had pimples a few days back, and I tried curing them early. i applied toothpaste one night on them and slept. I read on forums it was an effective remedy. To my surprise I woke up and washed my face to see it all burnt. Those spots I applied toothpaste have become big and brown almost. I visited a dermatologist , but he prescribed a cream Flutibact . i don t know if this will lighten those dark spots though. i am not using any skin lighening cream as well. Could you please tell if flutibact is good for this usage and how effective it is in cleaning marks. how long will it take to get back to my normal skin now. Please help. . :(" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Welcome to HealthcareMagicForum Hi..megha.. pimple are cause due to increased hormonal variation in the adolescent age.. you must not manipulate with finger or try to treat by local remedies, this will flare up new ones.. continue with above antibiotic cream, it will reduce.. Take care.." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "sir i am k.s.khoba, my skin has been effected very badly by acne and pimples ,, marks. my face looks very affectless. Recently I have listen about dermaroller therapy , plaease you tell me is this therapy really works and how much expensive it is? kya ye skin per pade gaddhe jo pimples se pad chuke hai unko bhi hata sakta hai. sir please solve my query . thanking you" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi!, Welcome to Healthcaremagic , Dermaroller is a good treatment procedure for those having pitted scars on face following pimples.It can work only on scars and not on active pimples.The cost of the instrument is usually between 2000/- rs to 4000/- rs apart from doctors fee. Hope this answers your question , regards, Dr.Bharat Chawda" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hi doc iam 27yr old,ihad duphation for 5days but i dint get my periods so v consulted doc she said hormone is low so she precribed me pivox xr tablets and too she prescribed me yasmin tablet for 11days andby the way i had my periods on 11/12011 and on fouthday of menses i had clomid tablets according to docs prescription and on the 14th day ihad a scanning she said iam ovaluted and we had love,doc my question is will i get pregnnant?as well as iam having duphaston on second stage for 10days?how to know tht iam pregnant?will it work wth this kinds of tablets?iam worried pls help me thnk u" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1)     Yes. There are chances of pregnancyYou can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I m 38 yr old working women. I havnt any acne on my face till January.12, suddenly i got acne on my face. now it is very much prominently on my face leaving blemishes on my face. Now I m consulting my dermetologist and suggested Minoz OD 100, Deriva CMS cream in night, Kojivit gel in morning. and Tab. vit. A in night..Pl. suggest me if that does it will clear my face within 2/3 months or more than that ? and I can get my previous skin tone. Pl. guide. I want my clear skin as early as possible.pl. suggest home remedy." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi anjali, Thanks for posting your query. You are getting very appropriate medicines for acne and you need to continue them for at least 8 weeks for good results. You can consult a gynecologist also if you have any change in menses pattern, in that case it may be suggestive of PCOS and may be helped by altogether different drugs. As a home remedy you should wash your face with soap and lukewarm water three times a day and wipe it dry with thick cotten towel and do not apply any thing for one hour, just let the skin remain dry to recover. I will be available for your follow up queries. Regards, Dr.Monika" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "i have bad acne problem for a long period of time like 13 years i living in Ethiopia i couldn t find a solution i am suffering and i lost my hole confidence every time the new acne coming out so can u help me for this not only to come out new one it become a black head my chest , nick , face, arms, and back hole part of my body i am single and i never married before and now i am 25 years young lady need ur help or might be itis the cause of dirty blood inside my body i don t know yet!! hope to hear favorable response soon." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hi i am dr manoj... you dont have to really bother about the acne...there are many therapies which are quite effective in treating acne...see acne is a harmonal concern...and it always happens just bcoz of the same....its not your blood which is bad...so dont think negative...being a harmonal concern even the acne gets reduced there are chances that it may come back as well ...but still we need to treat it bcoz we need to prevent the complications like permanent scarring and pigmentation...you are getting acne on face neck chest arms and the back bcoz this is the seborrheic area of the body where there is more and more oily glands...i recommend that follow daily skin care with cleanser with 2% salicylic acid ,toner and a good sunscreen...get your harmonal assay and sonography of pelvis...never break any acne,never touch them....you may be required to start with anti harmonal tablets or oral isotretinoin and oral antibiotic...for that see a good dermatologist....till then you can apply creams containing benzyol peroxide and clindamycin alternate nights...dont worry...acne never last forever..." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hey I am 18 year old boy and i have holes and darkspots on my face becuz of acne but now acne finished, actually holes only one to two but when i used my nails for removed five to six acne vulgars then big hole type ocurrs but not hole actuaaly,, sorry for my poor english i hope you will understand what i wannt to say, please suggest me thanks!" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi there Young man. I have no grouse as regs your English. However, without a detailed history & some good visuals, it is difficult to opine what type of treatment will be required for you. Please upload good quality photographs of the lesions on this site using the 'upload data' icon or contact us on the 'ask-a-doctor' premium portal. It would be great if you consulted a dermatologist on the ground nearest you! Basically for the 'hole' type scars, you will require a procedure callled 'subscission' followed by 'dermabrasion'. For the 'ice-pick' scars, you will require 'excision'' followed by dermabrasion. Please do not pinch any scars or pimples henceforth. 2% hydroquinone cream mixed with retinoic acid cream applied on the spots evenings will help 'peel' & 'lighten' the more superficial ones. CHeers & Good Luck! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD Dermatologist & Cosmetologist Vikram Hospital, Bangalore." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello Sir, I am taking treatment for Acne excorice for past two years.still it did not get cured and having acne marks all over the body..At home parents looking for matches to get married , am in full tension not able to understand what to do.Can some one help me in suggeting good doctor in and also the best treament for this.." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "these conditions are found in resistant cases stop all milk and diaryt products NO OILY FOODS NO MUSTRD COCONUT,ALMONDS,GROUNDNUT WALNUT OIL SOYA APPLY AMLA LOCALLY USE OLIVE FOR COOKING NIKKO SOAP NIZRAL SHAMPOO NO OINTMENTS CREAMS CAN USE MILK AND NUT FREE APPLY CLINDAC A GEL IN MORNING HISTOCAMINE AFTERTNOON AND RETINOIC ACID .25 MGM AT NIGHT IF U FEEL DRY SMALL AMT OF MOMEETASONE ON SPOTS DO FOR 3 MONTHS YOUR PROBLEM IS SOLVED" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi doctor I m suffering from acne on my nose from last 12 yrs . i am applying clindamycin gel and metrogyl but it doesn t help me . May be it is rosacea on my nose but i.m too much fed up. my nose become red with bumps on it. someone suggest me erytop a .and i have also gone thru laser treatment. pls suggest me what to do." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic, Following Life style changes will be helpful:- Take nutritious & balanced fibre rich diet, sleep for 8 hours daily and drink more than 8 glasses of water a day. Never pick or squeeze pimples. Acne treatment is focused on (1) to unclog pores, (2) to kill bacteria, and (3) to minimize oil. Wash your face twice daily with a mild cleansing soap or liquid. It will keep your skin clean and minimize sensitivity and irritation or cleanse twice daily with a 5% benzoyl peroxide wash. An alternative for those who are allergic to benzoyl peroxide is 2% salicylic acid. A variety of mild peeling agents (scrubs, exfoliants, and masks) can be used. These products remove the outer layer of the skin and thus open pores. Retinol (derivative of vitamin A) can help promote skin peeling. To get rid of oil on your face and reduce the embarrassing shine, use a gentle astringent/toner to wipe away oil. Masks containing sulfur and other ingredients draw out facial oil. Antibacterial pads containing benzoyl peroxide have the additional benefit of helping you wipe away oil. Apply a gel or cream containing 5% benzoyl peroxide; an alternative is sulfur or resorcinol. At night, apply a spot cream containing sulfur to the affected areas. Use a light skin moisturizer and water-based oil-free makeup. You may require a course of Antibiotics (erythromycin, clindamycin , sulfacetamide or azelaic acid). Retinoids ( Retin-A /adapalene/tazarotene) are especially helpful for unclogging pores. Epiduo gel contains the adapalene along with the antibacterial cleanser benzoyl peroxide and can be applied once daily. Some contraceptive pills have been to shown to have modest effectiveness in treating acne. Spironolactone act by blocking androgen (hormone) receptors. Cortisone injections make large pimples and cysts flatten out fast. Isotretinoin is an excellent treatment for severe, resistant acne. It should be used for people with severe acne, chiefly of the cystic variety, which has been unresponsive to conventional therapies like those listed above. Laser treatments of acne is best thought of as an adjunct to conventional therapy, rather than as a substitute. Superficial chemical peels (like glycolic acid) & deeper ones (performed in the doctor's office), are modest, and give supportive benefit only, and in general, they do not substitute for regular therapy. Don't be afraid to hide blemishes with flesh-tinted coverups or even foundation, as long at it is water based (which makes it noncomedogenic). Steaming and \"deep-cleaning\" of pores is useful. Strips are available, which you can put on your nose, forehead, chin, etc., to \"pull out\" oil from your pores. Hope you found my response to your query informative and helpful. With good wishes, Dr.Chandra Shekhar Sharma" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi Doctor, I am a 24 year old married girl, not on any contraceptive pills. off late, I have started getting pimples on my face. I took treatment a year ago for the same. it had got completely cured but has relapsed now. I was tuff acne and a few more steroid ointments. I do not have any issues of PCOD/dandruff/sweat excessively. Yes, my skin is oily and do not use any cosmetics other than Lactocalamine and maybelline compact powder. I am again on treatment with minolox-50mg. Will this be cured permanently? what is the best treatment?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "you have to take care of skin regularly the pimples are on oily skin keep skin dry no oils no oils much in food apply oil free shampoos creams and other application on skin no steroid creamtake minocycline for 3 week aplly histocalamine afternoon apply clkindac a gel morning and evening after 3 week stop take preacautions and apply retinoa .25 mgm at night for 6 to 9 monthss" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I applied significant pressure to a small pimple on my upper lip , at one of the peaks in the middle. It hurt / tingled and made me sneeze repeatedly. Next morning I had red blotchiness in two spots on my nose. Next day it is more pronounced, with a red line about 1/2 inch long, and another splotch beside it. (the splotch looks like mild sunburn ) but the straight line is quite dark and hard to cover up. Is a direct case and effect that will be absorbed by the body in time." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi,do not touch or rub your pimples now.Do not apply anything on it except ice cold water .If not improved over 24 hours visit to a dermatologist." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hey i am having pilple probleam so 3 days back i went 2 see a doct..he gave me medcn 2 ve and a toner and face wash along wid a cream for my pilple marks and dat is fruit acid 7.5%..i used in nigtly once 1st day it was ok by 2nd day when i used it was burng i couldnt keep it had 2 wah it off and next mrng dat place was actualy burned becme raddish:(...so i clad doct again den he said 2 use LOCOID CREAM.. nw i am confuse shuld i use dat ceam 4 my burnd skin area?? plz plz help me i really wnt 2 knw..:(" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi Sabiha, Thanks for writing in to Healthcare Magic! The pimples are due to collection of fatty secretions and bacterial infection and formation of comedones. You should not use these drugs you have allergy to them. Best method is to wash the face with lukewarm water and soap(you can use medicated soaps like-savlon/dettol) but not the face wash and other very soft preparation. You should dry the face by wiping it with thick cotton towel, rub with pressure so that any retained greasy content get expelled from the skin pores. Then apply the cream Benzoyl peroxide(Pernox/Persol 2.5% gel) twice a day for 45days. If you have any further query please let me know I would try to answer it for you. Wish you a great health!" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "am having pimples and dark spots all over my face for many years,pls i need ur help on what to do make my face to be smooth or what to use to make my face to be smooth,pls i need ur assistance urgently,thanks pls i took postinor two tablet at once two times in a week,does it hv effect on my womb,will i be able to give birth again" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi Sump...., Thanks for writing in to Healthcare Magic! Postinor is levonorgestrel used for morning after pill emergency contraception. It would not affect your ability to conceive in future, it causes short term hormonal changes only. The pimples are due to collection of fatty secretions, local acid formation and bacterial infection which leads to formation of comedones-the black heads. Best method is to wash the face with lukewarm water and soap(you can use medicated soaps like-savlon/dettol) but not the face wash or other very soft preparation. You should dry the face by wiping it out with thick cotton towel, rub with pressure so that any retained greasy content get expelled from the skin pores. Then apply the cream Benzoyl peroxide(Pernox/Persol 2.5% gel) twice a day for 45days. Avoid fattening foods, fried foods and fast foods for best results. If you have any further query please let me know I would try to answer it for you. Wish you a great health!" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Sir iam 28year old.2 months back i got married.Before my marriage i would get 2 or 3 pimples and it was not a problem to me but after my marriage from last 1 and half month iam getting more pimples on my face and they are leaving dark spot on my face.Iam fed of these pimples due to which iam not going outside with my hubby.Please suggest me how to get rid of these pimples" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi there Rashmi. Firstly you are newly married so relax..these things have a hormonal background to their pathology & as such there are bound to be fluctuations. Add to that stresss & change of environment & you have enough reasons for the potential flare-up. Second, are you on any oral contraceptives & have you done any pregnancy test & if negative, are you planing for a baby soon? Based on all this & viewing your lesions (please upload photographs), only then can a dermatologist give you a more honest picture & a concrete managment plan ...either local treatment or systemic but that again will vary on the cost factor, side effects, expectation & type/grade of acne. As for the acne pigmentation/marks, you may try to apply a 2% hydroquinone cream on the 'spots' for starters & then may upgrade to 4% & this of course is provided you dont have an allergy to these creams. But as i said at the outset, this has to be visualised & hence best to fix an appointment with a dermatologist nearest you. Cheers & Good luck!" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi i m nomfundo i m trying to conceive so i just started using pregnacare before conception so i want to know how often should i have sex to better my chances of conceiving. I was on the conceiptive pill and its been 10 months now since i ve stopped using it." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "try between 11th to 18th day of cycle to maximise chances of conception. ...provided u have regular cycle. .u can do serum tsh and serum prolactin as well.." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I've got PCOS and have been on metaformin for about a month, my husband and I had sex on the 6th the night before he left for deployment..I had my period a week before xmas and now I'm a week late, I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative, and I've gott nauseated for the past four nights, (around the same time) i've had sharp pains in my breast (starting today) could I have a chance of being pregnant even though it came out negative? Could the PCOS have something to do with the negative pregnancy test?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1)     Women with PCOS do conceive.2) You can try for pregnancyYou can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Dr I am on tablet isotretinoin 20 for my acne along with biotin 5 mg. I would like to know what precautions or care I should take to minimise the side effects. I am married and 40 years old.Have a 15 year daughter. No more planning a baby. Applying cetaphil moisturiser and Olay sun screen. Using petroleum jelly for my lips." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dear Kaavya97 1. Isotretinoin is highly treatogenic( deformation to the baby ) , even tough you dont have plans of extending the family , it would be apropriate to use contraception while on the drug 2. In few patients have increased triglyceride and the cholesterol levels , thus if u could take a lipid profile test prior to treatment , it would be of value to you and your treating physician , for deciding the future course of treatment .. 3. the rest of the preventive meseaures that your adopting ( cetaphil mosturiser , sunscreen , petroleum jelly ) will definately take care of the side effects 4. in advent of a) depression b) visual problems - please bring it to the notice of your treating physicianhope i managed to answer your doubt thank you" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hi doctor..i m 22 years old... i m suffering from acne ( pus filled) from 8 years.. tried all kinds of treatment, creams, pills, peeling session... just got temporary relief... still have severe acne and acne scars ....i have little facial hair too.. i have very oily skin and dandruff too... i recently had an ultrasound... n came to know about a small cyst in my left ovary... please suggest me some homeopathic treatment" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hi shrashti.. thanks for ur query.. well firstly i want emphasize on the point that main cause of all ur symptoms like acne , oily skin , facial hairs, dandruff is the cyst in ur ovary.. cyst in the ovary causes many hormonal changes in the body which will eventually lead to the above symptoms, in the near future u may have many cysts in ur ovary which is attributd as pcod( polycystic ovarian disease) which may increase ur problems.. u may put on more weight and perios will be irrgular if that happens.. but nothing to worry.. there is complete and permanant cure in homoeopathy for the condition u have..we have already treated many patients like u.. so better consult an experienced homeopath doctor nearby.. i hope i have cleared ur query.. if u have any further doubts or followup queries feel free to discuss.. wil be happy to clear them.. take care..." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hie..iam 22 years old.As per doctor prescription iam using Glycol 6 since 2months for night and photoban-30 in the morning..but i did nt find any improvement on my skin where i can see lot of small holes on my skin & its very disgusting when i see my face in mirror.so how can i get rid of this holes, acne and scars on my skin??" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi...dear user., Thanks for choosing HCM.., Glycol 6 will not improve the acne scars.., The best option is..LASER.., So consult good cosmetologist.., thanQ" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hello! i am suffering from an acne problem from the last 10 years. i get married in 20 days time and have started getting ugly painful eruptions again. my doctor on seeing my skin change from good to worse has put me on crisanta and minoaz. i am scared that I might not have problems in conceiving later on. is it safe to take the medicine? secondly will my face clear up in 20 days time? thank you" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi...dear user., Thanks for choosing HCM.., Ur acne erruptions may be due to hyperactivity of..., hormones..., So consult good Dermatologist.., thanQ" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "i have acne all over my face for two months because of hermon problems i started taking yasmin pills this month i also took a doxal antibiotic for ten days so my question is there a good antibotic that reduces acne in a short time ?which i cant take it at the same time with yasmin pills so my acne can heal faster? i also used bervoxyl cream but it didnt help me at all i felt it made my acne worseha....my acne are not that big some of them are healed but every morning i get two or three new one s and some of them have this yellow liquid that i really dont know why it appears bcoz i have a good diet nd i dont eat junk food so i really want to stop this liquid from appearing plz help me am so depressed and i hate the way i look" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi...dear User., Thanks for choosing HCM....., Ur Acne is not due to Diet pattern.., It could be due to Hormonal imbalance and hyperactivity.. Good antiboitic for faster releif is.., Azithromycin 250 mg daily for 10 days.., will control the Acne well., So consult good dermatologist .., thanQ" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I am using doxycycline and lactic acid bacillus capsules capsules for the pimple control.... Do u reccomend this or are there any side effects over this. because what i observed is, as soon as i stop using it for couple of days, the pimples rise up.... are there any medicines which completely stop growing of Pimples over the chick." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hi teja.. thanks for ur query... well firstly i want to emphasize on the point that doxy n lactic acid bacillus are not the best drug around for acne.. u need to change them n opt for alternatives.. which are.. 1) take (azee 250 mg) once daily for 5 days in first week.. then after one week take azee 250 mg once daily three days in a week for next seven weeks.. 2) daily before sleeping at night apply ( faceclin A ointment).. it must be applied after washing your face cleanly and it must applied only on the areas where there r pimples n that too very less amount.. 3) wash your face in the morning with acnil soap.. 4) avoid consuming oily n fried food, drink lots n lots of water , consume citrus fruits n pomegranate, wash ur face five times in a day( two times with soap and three times only with lrage amounts of water) i hope i have cleared ur doubt.. if u have any further doubts or followup queries feel free to discuss.. wil be happy to clear them.. take care..." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "i have a pimple prone skin... they only appear few times in many months.. but when they do....they leave marks..and they start 2-5 at a time.... what causes them to appear? why all of a sudden and not all along.. what can i do to prevent scars? pimples on my forehead and chin usally dont leave scars only ones onmy cheeks do. and I consulted a doctor once.. he said i dont have acne vulgaris ... i dont have pimples on my back but usually on face and sometimes on my scalp... Please help. Regards" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Please mention your age and sex. your pimples can be easily treated by a dermatologist. Hormonal variations and stress are the main reasons. Do not pick your pimples which can cause scarring. once the pimples are treated u can go for acne scar treatment." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello Sir! My name is XXXXX, age 25. My GF is 22 years old. She got the problems of Pimples . She has a problem since last 5-6 years. She did a lot of treatment, but nothing improved. Her skin is oily. Her weight is 48KG. She tried to drink water frequently. But, she is very upset now. Is Laser Treatment will be a good solution for her? Or, what you suggest Sir. Kindly, inform us. Thank you Sir." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi..dear user., Thanks for choosing HCM.., Laser treatment is not suitable for pimples.., The best treatment is COMEDONE EXTRACTION.., So consult good dermatologist..., thanQ!" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "helow doctrs. First of al very gud mrng to al of u. My age is 24+. I took laser treatment like chemical peel , drmabration nd lot of creames like deriva bpo gel, adalane nano gel, clinsol gel,depiwhite mask, epifazer,triglow, clin3 gel, clindap, zyclin, fusin-b, keracnyl, retino, tablets are minoz50, acnestar20. Bt i have pimples nd a lot of scars on my face. My skin is oily. Wt i have to do? I m totaly disapointed by these qualified docters." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "helow kiran. Iam Dr. sanjay k. Nandi answer your question.First of you should avoid above said cream and gel.Wash your face with kito soap after that you applly persol 2.5% cream apply on your face.Avoid direct sun light,heat,spicy food and alcohol .Get well soon." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I having pimples on my face from the past 6 years.I had used many lotions but i didn t get any releif from them.sometimes they are reducing and sometimes coming again.pls suggest me some permenent cure for it or any medicine?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi..dear Himabindu.., Thanks for choosing HCM., Pimples on face is common in this age.., it is due to hyperacivity of hormones.., So don't worry...go for good treatment to avoid.., further effects...ok.., 1) Frequent washes with Fash Bar.., 2) Tab..Isotretinoin 20 mg for 30 days.., 3) Clindamycin and Nicotinic acid combination.., cream 2 times daily till get good result.., 4) Take plenty of green leafy vegetables ...and fresh fruits..,ok..good luck..," } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I took a pregnancy test Tuesday morning as soon as i woke up, I had slept about eight hours, it was about two days early, and it was positive. I went to planned parenthood about three or four hours later and they did another urine test and it was negative. I took another one that night and about four hours after peeing and it was negative as well. I took one this morning at 3am, i had peed last at 11pm and it was negative as well. My period is due today. Am I just not pregnant or I am just not waiting long enough between pees to test????" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1)     You should test again after a couple of daysYou can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Halo sir,I am kiran from kerala.I realy mad when I am looking a mirror and my friends says about my face.it covered by black scars and acne .I tried many produts from market which was trend.finaly I went to a dermatologist for a good treatment but I don t gets good results moreover many good jobs had gone because of mybad looking face.pls help me" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hello and welcome to hcm forum Kiran, first of all, i would like to inform you that using cosmetic products is never a good option, but as you mentioned you met a dermatologist, i assume you must have got hormonal tests done before starting with the treatment with your doctor. oral antibiotics(azithromycin) is usually indicated for 12 weeks along with topical ointments for acne, but that can only be done by your dermatologist. you can use kojic acid gel(2%) for pigmentation , apply it all over the face(twice/day), always wear a sunscreen gel(no cream/lotion), drink 8-10 glasses of water, consume oral antioxidants(once/daily) for 4 weeks, besides, there are other options like fractional laser, IPL, and even chemical peels to get rid of acne and pigmentation problem. kindly visit and discuss these options with your concerned doctor, i hope i answered your query, i wish you good health." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "My son is 17, has severe acne on his chest and back. He says it hurts all the time. He is continually picking at his back. He has been using a product called acne free, which has a 3 step process of cleanser, toner and repair lotion. It helps some, but is not helping with his pain. Is there a better product out there that will help him faster. He is very uncomfortable with this pain." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "This is a typical case of acne vulgaris affecting the trunk. few things can be done for him 1. use some anti inflammatory drug to relieve him of the pain but should be taken with a doctor's advice. and specially after meals. 2. he should not prick any of the lesions as it will worsen the disease and will increase the infection. 3. use some anti acne soaps that will help to reduce the excess oil on body. 4. consult your nearby dermatologist as he may need an expert opinion based on the type of lesions and duration of his illness. Dr Gaurav Bhaskar Dermatologist" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I have been on and off various antibiotics for years for the treatment of acne and, until recently, have never had a problem. Most recently, I was on Bactrim for a year and then two weeks ago, I switched to minocyline. I was only on it for 3 days before I stopped using it because my stomach was not reacting well to it. I was fine for a few days after that, until, a few days later, my stomach began acting up again with loose stools , cramping, bloating , gas, nausea, and heartburn . This has been going on for 7 days. I have heard of C. difficile as a result of antibiotic use and I am worried that this could be the reason for my stomach problems. I saw one doctor and they said they did not think it was c. diff because I was not on the antibiotic for very long. Eventually, I ended up in the E.R for stomach pains. They did blood work and an ultrasound there (though no stool sample) and said everything looked fine and chopped it up to gastroenteritis, but I m still worried c. difficile could be to blame?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi there. Antibiotics certainly can cause the above mentioned side effects. Whether you have C Difficile or not, only a stool culture or some very specific tests can tell you. No point in being worried. Suggest eat some yoghurt based products for awhile to promote the natural flora. This is the reason am more in favour of systemic isotretinoin for acne or topicals..however each doctor has his/her own reasoning. Hope u on t road to recovery..cheers!" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi! Well, first off. I ve been having a battle with acne since 6th grade, and i m now a senior in high school. Ill admit that I dont have it NEARLY as bad as other people do.. but its still a struggle for me. I ve tried creams, cleansers, washes, treatments, everything. I started using proactive around a month ago and I loved it! within the first week I saw changes.. and it really prevents breakouts well. here s the problem.. two days ago I started noticing spots on my face (big ones) that looks like bruises. HUGE bruises. its very embarrassing, and no amount of makeup can cover it up. do you have any idea what it could be from? am I having a negative reaction to the proactive? or do you think it might be related to something else?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "magnetotheapy treatment; wash your face with magnatic water charged with both pole four time aday and drink the same water one glass four time aday 4 a month and report ." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "i used to take ginette 35 for almost a year and completly cleared my skin as i had really badacne cysts but i taught of stoppin it , for two months my skin was good but nowit brokeout agian . im again on ginette from 2 months but nothing is working as before...... last year it cleared very fast within a month.....pls help me.." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hello im dr satya, welcome to health care magic, androgenic or hormonal acne is responsive to ginette 35, an ultrasound of the abdomen is to be done to rule out PCOD,Hormonal assay is an additional input to decide the duration and dose of the hormonal treatment of acne. also the combination treatment with isotretinoin is essential and should be supported by chemical peels or laser therapy. hence do follow up the treatment from your nearest or family dermatologist. thank you. feel free to contact. dr satya" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello Doctor, I m AAAA, 21 years old. I have acnes since eight years but it is too severe for the last three years. I am in treatment for 3+ years. I m using Faceclin gel, Clearz plus and aczee scrub soap. If I stop using these then it appears again. I have some pores, blackheads and scar too on my nose and chin . My skin is sensitive one and oily type . Can you help me to get rid of these problems please?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi there. I note your history with interest. I take it your problem will have ben explained in detail to you by your treating dermatologist so shall be brief. Also, note you have an acne regime that seems to work but recurrs if i read you right. There is no fail-safe method for managemnt of acne. It is tailored to the patient in question. Hence, i recommend you visit your nearest dermatologist & will be happy to suggest one should you tell me where you are located. The most definitive method will have to be oral isotretinoin tables (common name roaccutane) to completely clear your skin. Your derma will clue you into the details. Cheers & Good luck" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi, I am 31 years old female. For the last one year I have been having severe problem with acne . I ve never had acne as a teenager or anytime before this. Initially I used salicylic acid facewash 2.5%, alongwith 2.5% benzac AC which seemed to reduce the acne considerably in a month. However, the acne recurred and the same medication did not work again. Right now for the last one week I have been using prescription medicine as follows: 1: deriva MS - applied all over face for 1-2 hrs. 2: benzoyle peroxide facewash 4% twice a day. 3: faceline+benzac 2.5% combination on the comedones every night. Now the comedones have come down but have instead become flatter and my face looks really red all over. How do I get rid of these red scars and how do i prevent further acne?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi there. At the outset, i note your problem has been present awhile now. No single treatment regime in acne works for all patients. If there is one medication that has 'universal appeal' in acne managment it has to be Roaccutane (systemic isotretinoin). It however has side effects & your dermatologist will be the best person to explain these in detail, take a consent form you before starting & do a series of preliminary blood tests & as per protocol at regular intervals during treatment. From your description you will definitely do well with a non-comedogenic sunscreen ( i usually recommend Bioderma sunscreens formulated especially for acne patients) to reduce the redness & while using systemic isotreinoin therapy. Cheers & Good luck with your treatment!" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hellooo,doctor m sufferring 4m pimples since i was a student of class 8.But after consulting wth doctor when i was in class 12 i was perfectly cured.but unfortunatly again during m last years of graduation i got them again,which left very bad spots,wat should i do nw,,i hv 2 oily skin,,,,now m 22 yrs old,pursuing m masters. plz reply...thnz" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hai, Welcome to HCM. Pimple at this age is due to excessive activity of your oil glands of your skin due to bubbling hormonal action. Up to the age of 25, it is an ongoing process. After the hormonal tides start reduced your problem will vanish completely. So the treatment cannot totally eradicate the appearance of pimples whereas it will help to reduce the intense to the maximum extent. Frequent face wash, consuming adequate water, vegetables, fruits, greens and avoiding foods containing butter cheese, ghee, and vanaspathy etc will help you to keep this menace well under control along with specific medical treatment for pimples. Medical treatment has lot of choice according to the severity, your skin and type of lesions from topical preparations, oral antibiotics, soaps etc. Your dermatologist will guide you in this regard for a better treatment of choice to suit your present condition. Following all these measures together you can keep your problem well under your control. Wish you a speedy recovery. Dr SM" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "i am 21 years old and i play football regularly and that causes pimples . if i stop playing , my skin starts becomming clear gradually. my skin type is combination , i dont know which face wash to use. i am using garnier oil clear facewash which dries up my jaw line. i want you to recommend me a good face wash. can you please help me ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "i hope you have not been picking up on any of the lesions as that will lead to deep scars and pigmentation. first of all creams that you can apply. you need to follow a routine of cleansing, sunscreen , creams daily. cleanse your face with cetaphil cleansing lotion for acne prone skin thrice daily or neutrogena deep pore cleanser is also good. using a face wash with salicylic acid also helps in reducing acne. sunscreen needs to be used daily , neutrogena would be a good choice. creams would be:- clindamycin gel on the active acne lesions in the morning and Retin A 0.025% cream at night on the entire face. Retin A needs to be applied only at night, start with coming it for 2 hours and then gradually increase the time interval to keep it overnight. regards." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello Doctor! How is Eveything? I just bought doxylag 100 mg, am not sure it will effective on my oily skin sorrounded by pimples & blackhead! Am from Dubai 28 years old male.Dubai is a hot country as you know with harsh weather conditions like sand storms, humidity & tap water is almost hot which I use it for bathing and other basic need kindly please let me know does this doxylag will work for my skin cause physican advisied me to consume it for one month each tablet daily, he also advisied me to quit having oily food well this is hard enougg because am south asian & our meal is almost!" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hello thanks for posting your query. doxycycline is effective in treating acne. also hope you have not been picking up on any of the lesions as that will lead to deep scars and pigmentation. in addition to doxycycline, active lesions also need to be treated with creams for better results. first of all creams that you can apply. you need to follow a routine of cleansing, sunscreen , creams daily. cleanse your face with cetaphil cleansing lotion for acne prone skin thrice daily. sunscreen needs to be used daily , neutrogena would be a good choice. creams would be:- clindamycin gel on the active acne lesions in the morning and Retin A 0.025% cream at night on the entire face. Retin A needs to be applied only at night, start with coming it for 2 hours and then gradually increase the time interval to keep it overnight. regards" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "am 37yrs old i got married last years. after 3moths i got pregnant but when i go for scan at 8weeks there was no heart beat so doctor advised me to terminate the pregnancy. after that still i couldnt able conceive.last 3mths follicular study was conducted follicles are good .last month it terns to a cyst as 3.9mm. now doctor prescribed me to take krimson35 for 21 days hormones are all normal. kindly help me regarding this" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1)     Dont take Krimson.2) Try for pregnancy sooner.You can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi i was wondering whether you could help me. I have had bad acne since my teenage years i was put on Dianette at the age of 14 up to around 26. i then tried various pills cilest, Ovranette, Loestrin 30, Femodene , Marvelon all of which have difference side effects they did clear up my skin. I then decide to have a break from the pill for around 6months but then my acne came back. I then went back onto Dianette as this was the best pill for me with minimal side effects. I have now been taking this for 4-5months and my acne is back on my forehead, chest & back. I went to the Doctors today & he now has told me to come off Dianette & now try Tetrlysal for 48 days. Would you say this is the best option or to continue with Dianette as this has been success in the past. i have also noticed excess hair grow aswell & a little weight gain. I go to the gym 4-5 days a week & i eat healthy." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hello thanks for posting your query Acne is a worldwide common problem of younger age group. The treatment depends on many factors like staging of acne, frequent recurrences, family history, tolerance of medications, side effects of drugs etc. Your doctor must be right in deciding that you may have to stop dianne at this stage. antibiotics like tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, azithromycin, clindamycin can all be given with lesser side effects. Of course antibiotics will reduce only one causative factor for acne ie. bacterial colonization You felt better because dianne is an anti androgen and can stop oil secretion from sebaceous glands. so, the best thing to do is listen to your doctor's advice. It is difficult for me to tell you which is best as it depends on number of factors. I hope you understand my point Have a good day Prasad PVS" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hi sir, lots of pimple is apearing on my face skin, and subsequently it became dark skin, which is spearding on my most part of face. my skin is oily...\\ now you are requested to pls suggest me the treatment or cream/syrup which can glow on my face skin. also advise the precaution and how to use this waiting for your valuable suggestion AAAAAA" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi there. There are a lot of queries & suggestions requested. However the information supplied is not sufficient to enter into a detailed diatribe. Please do visit your local dermatologist/cosmetologist for an in-depth facial skin computerised analysis. Then based on this, the treatment is tailor-made for each patient. Do follow the basic face wash recommendations of cleansing/toning/moisturizing & your doctor can recommend a good anti-acne local or systemic medication depending on the 'severity' of your condition, affordability & compliance. Wish you all the best. You may also upload photos & consult any of us on this portal through our premium 'ask a doctor' service. Good luck. Cheers" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "My daughter is twelve and almost 5 1 . She had her puberty growth spurt over a year ago, and has been menstruating for a few months. I m hoping she ll get a wee bit taller before stopping growing completely. She has pretty bad acne . Could tetracycline stunt her growth, or not at this point? What about accutane? I really want to clear up her acne, but I m scared to put her on anything" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "HI THANKS FOR CHOOSING HCM, acne is a common problem at this age it may be due to hormone levels that may vary in course of time acne subsides on their own without any medication if you still want to use,it is good to follow the protocol first, make changes in diet then go for topical therapy like erytop ointment,acnil soap then comes the issue of systemic or oral drugs(antibiotics,isotretinoin etc) any antibiotics has one or the other side effects for sure consult a doctor before starting any kind of medication go for natural treatments like tulsi paste etc hope i answered your query thank you" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello Sir, I have been facing pimples for almost 10 years. I am a 27 year male. I have had 4 rounds of laser treatments. But for last one year i am facing severe painful acne on my neck. These acne are extremely stubborn. I use cetaphil cleansing lotion for washing my face 2 times a day. I drink almost 12 glass.es of water everyday. I have completely stopped consuming dairy an sugar products. I am doing almost all things right to prevent pimples. But somehow i am not getting the success deserved.. Please help me." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hello welcome to health care magic. Im dr satya and after seeing your question i think that your pimples on your neck may be due to wrong technique of shaving your hair. repeated attacks of acne on neck is due to bigger glands near your hair follicle which decrease only by q switched or diode laser. also chemical peel would help. use a good face wash rather than cetaphil. thank you hope you will soon find a good result bye" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I have cystic acne n undergoin treatment for more than 2 months but conditions jst getting worse i hav acne all ovr my face in form of pus ..dctr has prescribed me iret capsules n tronin cream .015,saslic ds facewash, faceclin gel,zincolak capsules,minoz od..are they right medicines Bcoz i dnt see any positive result..pls hlp..feelin low all d AAAAA..." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hello Chhaya welcome to HCM forum, thank you for posting your query, whatever information you have provided here is not complete, as you have not mentioned the doses nor the duration of your treatment. i would like to inform you that iret capsules are the best for treating acne , your doctor has prescribed you all the medicines which are required for treating acne, i hope you had your hormonal tests done before starting with the treatment. i would recommend you to apply aclind BP gel, in morning all over your face, and faceclin A gel at night only. avoid sun exposure, or use sunscreen before moving out in sun. do not worry, continue taking the medicines as prescribed by your concerned doctor, but do not overdose as all these medicines have serious side effects, i hope i answered you question, i wish you good health." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi,can you help me over my problem my face was very clear till i was 15.. then i started threading my eyebrows..for the first time,evrything was good..and i did that for the second time..it was no more like the first.. acne started breaking out all over my forehead ..i ve used all the new products in the market,but of no wail. then i started using Himalaya purifying neem face wash..it was good for few days..den it started showing sum horrible effects..my skin is too sensitive by the way..so,i wud b very grateful to u if u help me with dis..i want myself bak..wud do u say about using soframycin cream..? does it show any positive results ?? r if u cud plz recommend me any treatments ?? r do i need to go to a spa and get a facial done ?? what shud i do? what will help me get rid of dis ??? i m waiting for your reply :) thanx :)" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "HI, THANKS FOR CHOOSING HCM, getting eyebrows done when a pimple is near to it may result in spreading the infection and there by pimples starts troubling you follow the tips to get rid of your problem completely clear out your dandruff take less fatty foods, go for good diet and exercise keep your skin away from pollution(use a scarf etc) try to control cause of acne frequent facewash as well as hand wash stop fast foods seriously have fresh fruits,green leafyveggies reduce spicy foods dont scrub the area inorder to get rid of pimples because it makes your pimples spread dont squeeze them ,it leaves pores and dark patches clear your pimples by following the above measures or meet a doctor... once your pimples get cleared completely then only treatment of pores and black patches can be cleared succesfully . this happens naturally after your pimples clear off or you may need medication also(ointments like melacare helps in clearing marks but this should be used after complete eradication of pimples) remember dont go for facials when you have pimples it worsens the condition and getting eyebrows done when a pimple is near to it may result in spreading the infection and there by pimples............ natural remedies like neem leaf paste and tulsi paste application can help you with quick results but when you apply anything on face check that it suits you and only when you are sure it is working go ahead with it and also remember that when few creams are used initially acne gets worse but later it works very well so it is up to you to judge whether to continue or stop it at the age of 15 you may have hormonal imbalance ,which is the main culprit so if all the above measures fail you need to meet your doctor to get your hormone levels checked... 'Hope I have answered your query . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help\". THANK YOU" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hi i was having acne in ma face due to pollution and skin allergy by applying kumkum and later i purchased melacare for a month i used it and i gotta color change in my face more bright and i left tat cream and my skin turned more black . . m feeli sooo bad as my skin turned into black. . so hope i can get a remedy from dis kindly help me doctor. . which cream is suitable nor deriva gel is gud to apply?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "HI, THANKS FOR CHOOSING HCM, melacare contains hydroquinone,tretinoin and mometasone so it helps in improvement in fairness by peeling the skin yes ,on stopping the cream the skin turns more darker due to its steroid content not only that ,peeling of skin results in dryness ,and the budding skin underneath it is more sensitive so when exposed to sun and pollution the side effects lasts longer melacare should be applied only at night and you need to use a better sunscreen in day time application of moisturiser may also be required coming to deriva ,it is a topical retinoid cream,it is good for acne but has side effects like allergy,more sensitivity of skin,dryness and scaling initially you may also have more acne despite using the cream so go to your doctor, get your skin checked ....think twice and talk to the doctor before you use any cream because you mentioned you have skin allergy too hope i answered your query feel free to contact me for further queries thank you" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "HI i AM 26 YEAR OLD.I AM FACING PROBLEM OF SEVERE ACNE PROBLEM.ALSO TAKING HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE BUT ITS NOT WORKING SO EFFECTIVELY....ALSO WHEN I FELL THEY ARE GETTING RECTIFIED ON THE SAME DAY SOME AGAIN POP UP.....AND ITS VERY PAINFULL.THEY ARE RED NOT WHITE AND ALSO LEAVING MARKS ON FACE,PLEASE SUGGEST ME SOME EXACT AND FAST WAY.........." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "HI, THANKS FOR CHOOSING HCM, severe acne problem may be due to reasons like hormonal imbalances polycystic ovaries(though your periods are regular pcos may be present) exposure to dust and pollution infections so meet your doctor rule out the cause first some good tips: completely clear out your dandruff take less fatty foods, go for good diet and exercise keep your skin away from pollution(use a scarf etc) try to control cause of acne frequent facewash as well as hand wash stop fast foods seriously have fresh fruits,green leafyveggies ,fruit juices reduce spicy foods dont scrub the area inorder to get rid of pimples because it makes your pimples spread dont squeeze them ,it leaves pores and dark patches clear your pimples by following the above measures or meet a doctor... once your pimples get cleared completely then only treatment of pores and black patches can be cleared succesfully . this happens naturally after your pimples clear off or you may need medication also(ointments like melacare helps in clearing marks but this should be used after complete eradication of pimples) remember dont go for facials when you have pimples it worsens the condition natural remedies like neem leaf paste and tulsi paste application can help you with quick results but when you apply anything on face check that it suits you and only when you are sure it is working go ahead with it and also remember that when few creams are used initially acne gets worse but later it works very well so it is up to you to judge whether to continue or stop it hope i answered your query feel free to contact me for further queries thank you" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "I m a 42 year old female and for the last 3 months have had terrible acne on my chin and jaw line. I ve been going to a beautician but my skin does not seem to be improving. Also I have lost 3 kilo in the last two months which is unexplained. I m 5ft 3 and currently weigh 56.5kilos normal weight 59 kilos. My periods are now only 20 days in cycle use to be 30=34 day cycles." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "HI , THANKS FOR CHOOSING HCM, you may be having hormonal imbalances leading to reduction in duration of cycles and causing acne when acne is due to hormonal imbalance what will be the use when you intervene from outsiide so go meet your gynaec doctor ,get your hormone levels checked and act accordingly.... if this is not the reason your doctor can examine you and come to a conclusion about your problem hope i answered your query feel free to contact me for further queries thankyou" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "am 38 years married with 4kids, since a year am getting spots on my face, and small acnes as well, when acne is gone it leaves the mark,which never fades and now my face is full of brown and black marks , it looks that they are brown moles but they are the marks of previous acnes. plz help me to remove the marks from my face." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi there amhere313. thanks for logging onto HCM. I understand your distress regds the marks. At the outset, please try using an adapalene based cream on the eruptions/acne. Many creams exist for depigmentaion but the gold standard remains 2% or 4% hydroquinone unless you have an allergy to the same. Do visit your local dermatologist for a more detailed asessment & further managment. These things have to be 'seen' to deliver best results. Cheers & good luck" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello Dr Jain,I am dimple, 30 yrs old, I have no medical history. I am planning for a baby and I have been told by friends and family that rather than taking any supplements. I should just drink water from a copper vessel empty stomach and take folic acid and that will suffice all my needs. I have gone through the internet which suggest lots of other things. Can you please throw some light on this?ThanksDimple" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi,I understand your concerns.Following is my reply:1)     You should get detailed investigation like HSG and semen analysis for your husbandYou can contact me anytime directly to ask question by pasting following link in your browser:" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello. My face usually in the January, I ve clear face. With blackheads on my nose and pimples on my forehead . But recently, in this two months, I ve a sudden breakout. When I woke up, my face popped up with a few reddish pimple that is beneath my skin. I m worried, and the breakout became worst. And now my face is filled with acne that s beneath my skin and cause reddish acne scare. There s only two or three box pitted scar. And the pus that comes out from it is yellowish liquid, and with some kind of smell. I m worried, please reply. Thank you. :)" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dear Mel. there is nothing to worry about. You have a n acne & excessive sebaceous discharge associated. There are different remedies from topical & systemic antibiotics use to more definitive systemic isotretinoin therapy. However, you do need to visit your local dermatologist to be assessed in person & the treatment will depepend on various factors including cost & side effects et al. There is no need to be worried & treatments nowadays are designed to get rid of your problem & one may resort to lasers too if so deemed necessary. Regds & keep the faith..all will be well soon.cheers" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello Sir, I have a query. I am 26, still getting pimples on my face and back regularly. I have taken treatment 2 times before and recently shown to other Dermatologist . He suggested me to take Doxylab tab, Beplex Forte tab and to apply Deriva MS Gel. Also I have marks on my face. Last month suddenly I got many pimples on my face. Please let me know, it this problem curable and how long it will take to get all marks cleared. Thanks, Neha" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dear Neha, 26 is the noveau 16! smile :) I note your age & your tratment history. However, it needs more htan this to formulate an effective acne treatment regime. This is usually tailored to suit individual needs..so please consult a dermatologist near your place or you may consult me privately if you so wish to through this portal. Firstly, one needs to evaluate your goal..if my understanding is correct, you desire clearance of both acne & the marks left behind. Second, you need to do a battery of tests assuming we will start you on systemic isotretinoin therapy as a 'definitve' treatment if one can call it this. Please check the details of the medication & the side-effects & precautions et al (as the blood tests required are tailored with these in mind) with your treating doctor. It may take anywhere from 3-6 months for a decent result & your treating doctor again will be best placed to discuss this with you. Cheers & all the best...am sure you will do well with this treatment. Regds. Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD Dermatologist, Cosmetologist & Venreologist, Bangalore, India" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "i started having pimples off late..i did not care but they started multiplying.when they have occured i have nt touched some but i have squeezed out the puss for some.i had a fair complexion but now i am even losing that too..i am turning 20 in a month and i wana look great that day...so please advice a quick remedy doctor .but i am not ready to take any peels as my parents are against it.some pimples have also left brown marks.mainly i want my fair complexion back quickly." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "your acne is curable. dont worry. follow the following: 1. clindac a solution ( clindamycin) : apply over your face at bed time for 15 days 2. tab doxycycline 100mg twice daily after food for 5 days. 3. change face wash to elovera body wash 4. stop using harsh creams. switch to lactocalamine ( caladryl) which is a skin soothing agent plus is sun protective as well. 5. last but not the least drink plenty of water and cut down on junk food( if you take it) kindly dont prick if you dont want scars do get back to me in a week to 10 days time. thanks - dr sujjalaxmi" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello Sir, I am 22 year female unmarried, my face was having a pimple left over dark spots that was disturbing me, one of my friend suggested to apply garlic on it, but it had made the spots more visible and increased the size of the dark spots, I am so nervous, atlast I visited my family doctor (M.B.B.S) he had given me the prescription of Estemo Tab, Femcinol-A Gel & Clin 3 Soap, will u please help me for this.. is it a right one to apply.. I don t want to take any chance now.. please help me" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "use hydroquinone and tretinoin cream. glycolic acid peeling may also help." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "hello sir...my name is AAAAA. i am from bangladesh. sir, i have oily skin and have lots of pimples on my forhead and both cheeks. some pimples do pain and leave scars. i cant use any make up, cream,even sunscreen. whenever i used sunscreen my normal face color became darker. now sir, would you suggest me how to handle with my skin." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hello habiba, You can start using a Toner[branded]twice daily after washing your face with a mild cleanser [cetaphil] or Spongysal face wash to reduce oiliness.You can use a noncomedogenic sunscreen thrice daily.Also use Brevoxyl cream topically by night and report to me after a month." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi, this may sound stupid or slightly gross. But i was wondering what the best way to get rid of premature acne is. At the moment its not getting any worse or better (its a lot of them just on my jaw line close to under the ears). They show up as very faint white bumps, however they are noticeable since they are never going away. They have been there for a while and I ve tried prematurely popping them however they never go away" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hi, I feel the problem you encounter is comedonal acne.You can try with Spongysal or SaslicDS facewash twice daily and DerivaCMS gel by night for a month.Otherwise you can get them removed by a comedonal extractor by yourself or by a Dermatologist.Report to me later if not responding.Thank you.Bye." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hello Doctor, I am male age 22. weight 52. As of now I am facing acne problem. exaclty 1 year back the problem is ver severe, I got acne in my back , and on face. after that I consulted a doctor, he suggested me minoz od tablet and face clin gel, doxt s - for night . These worked a lot. my acne marks gone and skin became normal. But after use of the above for medicines , acne marks reduced and almost no marks for over 5 monts.But now they started again and the sevearity is meidum.. they are on my forehead and cheeks.with a light reddish. I have been using doxt-s for past 13 days. More over my skin became so sensitive. I stopped using oils and junk foods. If I take any oily food immediately I used to get 2/3 acnes. and Skin become sensitive to sunlight also." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hi, Thanks for choosing HCM, the problem of acne on face and back generally occurs when you have dandruff in your hair so get rid of dandruff use selsun lotion for shampooing your hair take all necessary measures to avoid dandruff like regular hair wash regular combs wash dont use the same caps ,they carry dandruff after you wash the hair also take care against pollution.....use scarf to cover hair as well as face completely clear out your dandruff take less fatty foods, go for good diet and exercise keep your skin away from pollution(use a scarf etc) try to control cause of acne frequent facewash as well as hand wash stop fast foods seriously have fresh fruits,green leafyveggies reduce spicy foods dont scrub the area inorder to get rid of pimples because it makes your pimples spread dont squeeze them ,it leaves pores and dark patches clear your pimples by following the above measures or meet a doctor... once your pimples get cleared completely ,then only the treatment of pores and black patches can be cleared succesfully . this happens naturally after your pimples clear off or you may need medication also remember dont go for facials when you have pimples it worsens the condition also go for natural remedies like applying tulsi paste or neem leaves paste apply sunscreens like sunban with spf factor more than 25 so that your skin gets protected ya males need to be extra careful while shaving the beard...it causes the pimples to spread use a new razor or blade each time you shave and see that you dont rupture the lesions hope i answered your query feel free to contact me for further queries thank you" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hi, I have just been prescribed doxycycline for my acne for a short period to see if it works, however I have the implant, and after an horrendous time last year I need to know if doxycycline can make the implant ineffective? I do not want to fall pregnant unexpectedly again and my doctor was unsure whether doxycycline would interrupt the contraception ." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "hi, thanks for choosing hcm, according to available studies there are a very few chances of getting pregnant while having implant and taking doxycycline(less than 0.05%) so as you said that you will be trying this medicine for few days you need not worry much you can go ahead and discuss with your doctor and decide if you want to continue for longer periods otherwise go for other treatment options available hope i answered your query feel free to contact me for further queries thank you" } ]