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Question: acne keloidalis nuchae? Is there anyone out there who has successfully treated the condition acne keliodalis nuchae? My husband really needs to find a treatment which will work as his confidence is hitting rock bottom.
Answer: Here are some treatments I hope will help you out with your husband. You should consult your doctor before you try any of these treatments.
Topical creams, lotions, or gel may include:
=> a retinoid creame such as tretinoin, tazarotene, or adapalene.
=> a prescription-strenght steroid or cortisone preparation.
=> antibiotic such as clindamycin.
Oral medications may include:
=> antibiotic pills
=> a short course of steroids, such as prednisone (for severe or advanced cases only).
Procedures to reduce inflammation and reduce or remove scar tissue include:
=> steroid injections directly into the inflamed bumps or scars.
=> surgical excision of single bumps or larger scars.
=> laser destructions.
=> liguid nitroge (feezing or cryotherapy).
Question: My dermatologist says my neck acne is not keloidalis nuchae (folliculitis) - that it is all acne vulgaris? I don't believe him. First one said it's rosacea...that was a year ago and like $200 worth of medications (even with my insurance paying for most of it - $200 was my copay!)...I stopped that right away...I know my neck acne has to be folliculitis, it is big nodules and small little bumps that I pick at constantly and form scabs and dry up, then I pick them again and they bleed...they're not pus-filled... any ideas? This money-monger new schmuck won't admit it's folliculitis - lemme email u a pic of it please someone... I just want to know!
Answer: If they are situated over occiput/upper part of the neck on the back side then 100% acne keloidalis.Isotretinoin(Roaccutane) is the ideal drug of choice.
