Acne :

Acne is described as clogging of the skin pores, which is a common skin problem seen in many people. Acne is categorized into several types such as hormonal acne, cystic acne, fungal acne and nodular acne, based on the factors causing them. These acne appear mostly on face, forehead, chest, shoulder region and upper back, as these areas are regions with oil glands. The presenting complains of acne include pimples, papules, blackheads, whiteheads, large painful lumps under the skin (nodules) and painful fluid filled lumps under the skin (cysts). Acne are primary caused by sebum produced by sebaceous glands, bacteria and dead skin cells. Acne are triggered by various reasons like using greasy or oily personal care products, picking at the acne, wearing tight fitting clothing and headgear, stress, as a side effect of certain medications, high humid weather conditions and air pollution. Hormonal activity and consumption of certain foods high in sugar, skim milk and whey protein are also responsible for causing acne.

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Dr. Amanur Rahaman ? (Dr. Amanur Rahaman - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Amanur Rahaman

MBBS, MD (DVL), DA

Dermatologist

180, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Rd

Beniapukur

Beniapukur, kolkata

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06:00 pm - Onwards
Fee : 1000
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230, Barakhola Lane

Purba Jadavpur

Mukundapur, kolkata

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12:00 noon - 02:00 pm
Fee : 1000
Dr.Sanchaita Biswas ? (Dr.Sanchaita Biswas - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr.Sanchaita Biswas

MBBS, MD (DVL)

Dermatologist

231/1 , NSC Bose Road, Near Sparsh More

Naktala , Netaji Nagar

Bansdroni, kolkata

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Fee : 600
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Dr. Joyeeta Chowdhury ? (Dr. Joyeeta Chowdhury - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Joyeeta Chowdhury

MBBS, MD (Dermatology)

Dermatologist

231/1 , NSC Bose Road, Near Sparsh More

Naktala , Netaji Nagar

Bansdroni, kolkata

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Fee : 550
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Dr. Srabani Ghosh Zoha ? (Dr. Srabani Ghosh Zoha - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Srabani Ghosh Zoha

MBBS, MD, MRCP, FRCP (Dermatology)

Dermatologist

DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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08:00 am - 04:00 pm
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09:00 am - 04:00 pm
Fee : 1000
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2nd Floor , 15 B, Kavi Bharati Sarani

Lake Market, Kalighat, Kolkata

Kalighat, kolkata

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05:30 pm - Onwards
Fee : 1500
Dr. Nidhi jindal ? (Dr. Nidhi jindal - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Nidhi jindal

MBBS, MD (DVL)

Dermatologist

DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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Wed, Fri :
02:00 pm - Onwards
Fee : 800
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The Galleria, 1B, Street Number 124

BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I

Newtown, kolkata

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05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
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09:30 am - 10:30 am
Fee : 600
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PS Group Bldg., 1st Floor

Commercial Block, VIP Road

Tegharia, kolkata

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Fee : 600

Axis Mall

Block C , Ground Floor

Newtown, kolkata

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09:30 am - Onwards
Fee : 950

Shop No. S/35, Street No 85

Opp Tank No. 2, NKDA Community Market

Newtown, kolkata

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04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
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12:00 noon - 02:00 pm
Fee : 800
Dr. Sachin Varma ? (Dr. Sachin Varma - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Sachin Varma

MBBS, MD (Skin & VD), FAAD

Dermatologist

DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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09:00 am - Onwards
Fee : 1200
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58

Canal Circular Road

Kankurgachi, kolkata

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Fee : 1000

39 , 4th Floor

Premlata Building , Shakespeare Sarani Rd

Park Street, kolkata

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12:00 noon - 06:00 pm
Fee : 1300
Dr. Soham Bhattacharyya ? (Dr. Soham Bhattacharyya - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Soham Bhattacharyya

MBBS, MD (Dermatology)

Dermatologist

The Galleria, 1B, Street Number 124

BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I

Newtown, Kolkata

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08:00 am - 10:00 am
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08:00 am - Onwards
Fee : 800
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3, Lenin Sarani Road

Esplanade, Dharmatala

Taltala, Kolkata

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Fee : 500

BF-109, Ground Floor

Sector - 1 , Near Swimming Pool

Salt Lake, Kolkata

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10:30 am - Onwards | 08:00 pm - Onwards
Fee : 700

Shop No C 201, DC 18

City Centre Mall , DC Block

Salt Lake, Kolkata

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Mon - Sat :
01:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Fee : 750
Dr. Anupam Das ? (Dr. Anupam Das - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Anupam Das

MBBS, MD (Dermatology)

Dermatologist

231/1 , NSC Bose Road, Near Sparsh More

Naktala , Netaji Nagar

Bansdroni, kolkata

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03:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Fee : 600
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56

Ashoke Rd

Ganguly Bagan, kolkata

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Fee : 400

8/28 , Sahid Nagar, Haltu

On Prince Anwar Shah Connector Road

Kalikapur, kolkata

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Fee : 700

4/2 , Barrack Road

S.N Banerjee Road

Barrackpore, kolkata

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Fee : 500

11, Santigarh, Feeder Road

Shyamnagar, Barrackpore, Kolkata

Barrackpore, kolkata

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09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Fee : 1500
Dr. Chanchal Kumar Bhar ? (Dr. Chanchal Kumar Bhar - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Chanchal Kumar Bhar

MBBS, DVL, PGDM

Dermatologist

6, Vivekananda Road

Ganesh Talkies, Jorasanko

Bara Bazar, kolkata

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Fee : 900
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DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Fee : 900
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99, VIP Park, Premises No. BMC-AS/331/F,BL-BB,

Prafulla kanan, Krishnapur

Kestopur, kolkata

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02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Fee : 800

36 , Vivekananda Road

Debigarh , U B Colony

Dunlop, kolkata

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04:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Fee : 800
Dr. Aritra Sarkar ? (Dr. Aritra Sarkar - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Aritra Sarkar

MBBS, MD (DVL)

Dermatologist

The Galleria, 1B, Street Number 124

BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I

Newtown, kolkata

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03:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Fee : 600
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127, Nitai Nagar

Eastern Metropolitan Bypass

Mukundapur, kolkata

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03:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Fee : 500
Dr. Soumya Panda ? (Dr. Soumya Panda - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Soumya Panda

MBBS, MD (Dermatology)

Dermatologist

The Galleria, 1B, Street Number 124

BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I

Newtown, kolkata

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Fee : 600
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9 , Dr. U. N. Brahmachari Street

Formerly Loudon Street

Elgin, kolkata

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Fee : 2000
Dr. Sanjib Chowdhuri ? (Dr. Sanjib Chowdhuri - Dermatologist) : Profile

Dr. Sanjib Chowdhuri

MBBS, DDVL

Dermatologist

The Galleria, 1B, Street Number 124

BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I

Newtown, kolkata

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06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
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12:30 pm - 02:30 pm
Fee : 1100
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1/503, Gariahat Road

Near Allahabad Bank

Jodhpur Park, kolkata

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12:00 noon - 02:00 pm
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06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Fee : 800

Kasba Golpark

E. M. Bypass

Kasba, kolkata

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Fee : 850

1st Floor , Onex Square, 75

Mullick Bazar , Park Street area

Shakespeare Sarani Road, kolkata

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12:30 pm - 01:30 pm
Fee : 800

730,

East Kolkata Twp

Anandapur, kolkata

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02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Fee : 990

56, 1st Floor, Classic Towers

Leela Roy Sarani

Ballygunge, kolkata

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Which type of acne is most difficult to treat and why?

Acne is a common skin condition that affects many people. It's usually not serious and goes away on its own. However, some people have more severe acne, called cystic acne. Cystic acne is more difficult to treat because the pimples are deeper below the skin's surface and may require stronger medications.

The reasons why cystic acne is more difficult to treat include:

  • Location: The deep location of cystic lesions makes it more challenging for topical medications to reach the site of infection and inflammation.
  • Severity: Cystic lesions are often more severe and inflamed than other acne lesions, requiring more potent treatments.
  • Underlying factors: Cystic acne may be associated with underlying hormonal imbalances or genetic predispositions, making it more difficult to control.

Over-the-counter treatments like creams and lotions may work for mild to moderate acne, but cystic acne often needs stronger medication like antibiotics or prescription drugs like Accutane. If you have cystic acne, you must see a doctor for the right treatment.

What are the types of acne?

There are six main types of acne:

  • Comedones: These are small, non-inflamed bumps that can be either blackheads or whiteheads. Blackheads are open comedones, meaning the bump's surface is black. Whiteheads are closed comedones, meaning the bump's surface is white.
  • Papules: These are small, red bumps that are inflamed. Papules are usually caused by bacteria that have infected the pores.
  • Pustules: Pimples with a white or yellow center. Pustules are caused by a buildup of pus, a mixture of dead white blood cells and bacteria.
  • Nodules: These are large, solid bumps that are deep under the skin. Nodules are often painful and can cause scarring.
  • Cysts: These are deep, pus-filled lumps located deep under the skin. Cysts can be very painful and can also cause scarring.
  • Acne fulminans: This rare and severe acne can cause scarring and other complications.
If you have acne, there are several things you can do to treat it. Over-the-counter treatments, such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, can help to clear up mild to moderate acne. You may need to see a dermatologist for more severe acne for prescription medication.

Frequently Asked Questions
While the underlying cause of your acne is most likely hormonal, clogged pores caused by oils and dead skin cells can become infected. This becomes a bacterial problem. When topical treatments for hormonal acne fail, you may have bacterial acne.
Acne can be passed down through families. Acne is more likely to affect you if your parents had it. According to one study, if both of your parents had acne, you are more likely to suffer from severe acne at a young age. It was also discovered that if either one or both of your parents had adult acne, you are more likely to develop adult acne as well.
If you experience moderate to severe acne or develop cysts or nodules, you should see an acne specialist right away because they must be treated in order to prevent scarring.
If you have acne, you should see a dermatologist. Acne can be cleared up with today's acne treatments and a dermatologist's expertise to create a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Though hormonal acne is unavoidable, doctors for acne treatment in Kolkata recommend the following steps to minimize the likelihood of breakouts:

  • Change your lifestyle to reduce stress
  • Improve sleep
  • Eat a balanced diet
  • Use non-pore-clogging skincare products

  1. Dr. Joyeeta Chowdhury
  2. Dr. Sanchaita Biswas
  3. Dr. Nidhi jindal
  4. Dr. Debatri Datta
  5. Dr. Anupam Das