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Suggest Treatment For Acne And Acne Scars

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Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015
Question: Hi, I am XXXX. I have acne on my face since Last 2-3 years.i had used many ointments like glyco A, retino,and mostly ayurvedic creams but it works for sometimes.so please guide me
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Acne, Kindly provide pictures.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.

You seem to have developed acne over face.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell, if you have taken any oral medicines as well for acne.

I am sure, I will be able to help you better once I take a look at the exact face condition.

Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (34 minutes later)
No I haven't take any oral pill yet.
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need for chemical peels or dermabrasion

Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for the pictures

Your basic problem is that off post acne scars.
On closer examination of the face, I could see that you have many depressed scars over the face.
You have already been using many anti acne and anti scar creams.
So in my view point, you should now go for either chemical peels or dermabrasion .
Both of these procedures are done by a dermatologist and have to be followed up by regular sittings.
These will help both in reducing the scars as well as reducing the acne lesions.
This will result in improving the facial skin irregularities as well as the complexion.
For the time being however, you can start application of clindamycin cream over the active acne lesions in the morning.
In addition, you can apply Glyco a 6% cream over the scarred areas at night.
Avoid application of oily creams over the face.
Use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 regularly before going out in the sun .Apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out and re apply every three hourly .
this will prevent any further darkening of the scars.
On assessment of your skin condition, I don't think you presently need any oral anti acne drugs.

Dr Geetika Paul


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (17 minutes later)
Thank you doctor.
I am going to use clindamycin cream and glyco A(6%).
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Best of health

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome

Wishing you speedy recovery

Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Acne And Acne Scars

Brief Answer: Acne, Kindly provide pictures. Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. You seem to have developed acne over face. I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition. Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page. Also please tell, if you have taken any oral medicines as well for acne. I am sure, I will be able to help you better once I take a look at the exact face condition. Dr Geetika Paul