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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Master in Dermatology

Dermatologist•Noida
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Acne is one of the most common disorders of the skin, and because of its recurring nature, it can be bothersome. Acne can be moderate to severe and can produce painful vesicles and breakouts that can be unmanageable.

What is Acne?
It primarily transpires during adolescence when the sebaceous glands get stimulated, but it can happen at any age. The glands produce oil and are spurred by male hormones produced by the adrenal glands in both men and women leading to chronic, incendiary s...more
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Diploma in Dermatology Venereology, MD -...read more

Dermatologist•Surat
Stressing and fretting will only make your acne worse. True or false? Take this quiz to find out now.
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M.D DERMATOLOGY, M.B.B.S

Dermatologist•Bhopal
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Acne is a serious skin condition, and while for some it is just a problem during the teenage years, for others, it can continue well into adolescence and in later years too. On the other hand, people are getting more conscious about their appearance. This has pushed more people wanting, not only to get rid of acne but also remove the scars permanently. Deciding on a treatment option for acne, however, should take into account some factors. The first is to understand the types of acne, as below.<...more
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BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Chennai
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Homeopathy is a branch of medicine that focuses on improving the body's healing mechanism to treat the cause of the disease. Acne is a skin condition that results in lesions (pimples) in the face or other areas of the body. Homeopathic treatments are based on the premise of removing the cause of the disease rather than just curing the symptoms.
Homeopathic remedies are prescribed after a thorough analysis of your medical history, emotional and physical constitution. All Homeopathic medicines...more
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Diploma In Skin Aesthetics (DSA), MD, BA...read more

Aesthetic Medicine Specialist•Jabalpur
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Chances of developing acne are increased if you have oily skin. True or false? Take this quiz to find out.
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Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Dermatologist•Narnaul
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A skin condition that is quite common in adolescence is acne. The term acne refers to a skin condition where the hair follicles become clogged with oil from the skin and the dead skin cells, resulting in blackheads, whiteheads, and bumps that are commonly called pimples.

Often referred to as acne vulgaris, this skin condition is characterized by oily skin and scarring that the pimples left behind. Though usually common in young adults and teenagers, acne is a long-term skin disease that...more
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B.A. Sanskrit, BAMS, M.A. Sanskrit, MS -...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Thane
Acne develops only in adolescents. True or False? Take this quiz to find out:
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Asked for male, 19 years old from Bangalore
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MBBS, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilit...read more

Orthopedic Doctor•Mumbai
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1. It all depends on how long have you been taking the medicine and how much your acne has reduced
2. If you have joint pains it could be due to the side effect of the medicine but if you are having good improvement in your skin problem it will be inadvisable to stop the medication without the advice of the dermatologist
you have to weigh the pros and cons
3. It is better to get a liver function test and lipid profile done if you have been taking for more than 3 months.
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara
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Iska karan apke skin ki sensitivity he.
Take homoeopathic medicine
natrum carb 200 one dose. See if it helps.
Or consult for proper homoeopathic treatment.
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