A 34-year-old female asked:
can triamcinolone acetone treat redness and inflammation due to peeled skin from a pimple?
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Dr. John Walker answered
25 years experience Plastic Surgery
Yes: Any steroid cream will work, but watch out for spreading infection, which steroids also allow by reducing cellular immunity.
Answered on Oct 18, 2016
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered
42 years experience Periodontics
Have it evaluated: The history you give makes it sound like more than a pimple. See a dermatologist.
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ralph Boling answered
39 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hormones can help,: getting checked for insulin resistance/polycystic ovarian syndrome, may also be helpful. Sugar throws the hormones further out of balance.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Moises Perez answered
18 years experience Pharmacology
Not the Best Choice: Use only medications prescribed by your dermatologist or skin care doctor. I do not recommend using any steroids for acne inflammation; although ther ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Pallavi Reddy answered
13 years experience Family Medicine
Try : topical salicylic acid or, benzoyl peroxide. You should see results with these treatment options.
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