Suggest Remedies For Cystic Acne Scars On The Face

Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2016

Question: Hello,
I have been battling with cystic acne and its scars for the past three months. Three and half weeks ago I got my first salicylic acid peel and was pleased with the results. There was minimal redness after the peel.
I underwent a second session yesterday and during the procedure there was mild tingling sensation which was nothing unexpected because I had experienced the same the first time. After a few hours my face started burning and I could not use any soap or facial cleanser on it. when I woke up this morning my face was a mess. My face had turned angry red aI have not used any medication on my skin except for a dermatologist prescribed moisturizer.Is this temporary? Will I get permanent scars? Is this the indication of a peel gone wrong?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Topical steroid, moisturiser and sunscreen

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
You don't have to worry as it is temporary.
You won't get permanent scars because of this.
It happens in some persons with sensitive skin but it can be taken care of.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply steroid cream like mometasone cream on the entire face twice daily for 3-4 days along with the frequent and liberal use of the moisturiser.
Besides this use a broad spectrum sunscreen gel like la shield sunscreen gel on the entire face during the day time after the application of the mometasone cream and moisturiser.
Moreover stay away from sun, wash your face with plain water only, don't rub or scratch your face.
This reaction should settle in 3-4 days.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor. I would like to know if its ok to use a foundation cream. I am working and I don't want to go out with the red face mess.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Foundation cream can be used

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can use foundation cream but wash it once you are back home.
All the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj