Q: I have small black spots (boils) on my body, mostly on my stomach, thigh and arms. What is surprising is that these are parts which are not exposed to direct sunlight. The spots appeared four years back, and even after checking with several doctors, these have not reduced. How do I get rid of these?

A:What you describe appears to be acneiform eruptions. These are like pimples. You will need to apply external adapalene cream at night only. Use a good anti-dandruff shampoo twice a week.