what causes acne

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Plugging of pilosebaceous orifice with keratin and their inflammation.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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How do you treat body rash?

We need to determine the cause of rash and then treat accordingly. If you get a red rash with itching , it may be mostly due to an allergy which can be relieved by applying Moisturiser, wet cloth or ice pack to the affected area. You may need to take some antihistamine medications too under doctor's supervision.

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I'm a bit concerned about a boil that's appeared on my lower back. It has a black dot at the center, and I'm really not sure what to do about it. Could you recommend any medicine or treatment options? It would be great to get some advice on how to take care of this.

using topical antibiotic ointments, or oral antibiotics

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Woke up and noticed my legs are all bruised and they're itching like crazy. Should I be worried? What might be causing this?

dermat opinion.

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