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Acne breakout
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I am a 24yr old working women staying in Delhi. All of a sudden for the last 3-4 months I am experiencing severe acne. These acnes are leaving behind severe acne scares leading to a serious physical aswell as psychological problem for me.
Recently I have consulted a dermatologist and he has suggested me several steroids to try out , its a 15 days course. I have a dry skin type.
Further I am unable to understand what to do and in great trouble. Looking forward for a solution.
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Dr. Manoj Agarwala
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20 yrs exp
Raipur
There are different ways to achieve a flawless skin after acne and it needs medical interventions and commitment on part of the patient. Acne treatment has multiple stages - to control new breakouts, to clear the sequelae (pigmentation and scars) and to prevent a relapse. An attempt to find out the root cause of acne should be made in every patient or else it keeps recurring. Each phase takes a couple of weeks before we move to the next phase of treatment. If you have active acne lesions, it should be controlled on priority basis.
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You should stop such medications as they contain steroids which will damage your face.
Health Tips
Avoid Self Medications.
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