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Acne after chickenpox
Hello, I have big a brown colour acne caused by chicken pox many years back. Few months back it started growing. Currently I'm applying Aciclovir Cream 5%. But there is no noticeable changes. Kindly someone suggest what should I do. Thank you in advance.
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It's bacterial infection causing this.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos
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Please share photograph of that lesion as without seeing it's not possible to identify the condition.
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consult a dermatologist with photographs for treatment.
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don't self medicate.
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Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy
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9 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Acne has nothing to do with chicken pox...are you telling you have scars due to chickenpox?.... kindly consult online with relevant photographs for proper assessment and treatment
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