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A member asked:

I have acne on my back, shoulders and chest.my dermatologist prescribed me ketonazole.is it the right diagnosis?

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Dr. Arlo Miller answered

Specializes in Dermatology

No: Ketoconazole will not fix acne.

Dr Carroll agreed

Answered 6/15/2018

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Talk to your doctor: Ketonazole is not an acne treatment. But your doctor may have given it to you for another reason. I suggest going back to your doctor to discuss it. In general, acne on the body requires oral medications as it is difficult to treat such a large area with creams.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/15/2018

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