Dermatology
Acne
چہرے کے دانے
Pimples over the face with multiple small macules, treated with oral antibiotic, a medicated wash, a topical antibiotic gel and, in the sample, isotretinoin.
- ICD-10
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- Source
- OPD handbook p.110
- Status
- Draft
Not yet reviewed by a clinician. Check doses and brands against current national guidelines before use.
Symptoms
- Pimples over the face (15 days in the sample)
Diagnosis
- Face shows multiple small macules
Treatment
Step 1 of 4
1. Oral antibiotic
Prescription
AzithromycinMacrolide antibiotic
DoseEvery other day (Urdu: 'har dosre din'); the duration written beside it is not fully legible
Brand Tab Azitma 250 mg
Also sold as Zithromax, Azomax, Azitma, Arzomic, Zyto, Genthro
Caution: QT prolongation; caution with other QT-prolonging drugs
Step 2 of 4
2. Wash and topical
- Acne soap wash: wash the face morning and evening with this soap
- Cleret gel (clindamycin): apply to the affected site morning and evening
Prescription
Clindamycin gelTopical antibiotic (acne)
DoseApply to the affected site morning and evening
Brand Cleret gel
Step 3 of 4
3. Isotretinoin (in the sample)
- Cap Maxinoin 10 mg every other day, taken with milk
Prescription
Step 4 of 4
4. Counselling (Urdu notes)
- Avoid oily things, fried foods and glossy/greasy things
- Increase vegetables and fruits
- Do not go out in the sun
Verify before use
- Isotretinoin is a specialist drug (teratogenic; needs monitoring). It is recorded here exactly as it appears in the sample prescription; a clinician should decide whether it is appropriate in your setting.