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Suggest Treatment For Black Spots And Pimples On Face
Question: Hi, I have black spots,pimples and few holes on my face. My age is 28 years and I want to get rid of these problems and have clean face before getting married.
Please advise.
Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Acne and acne scars
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are pimples and pimple marks.
Acne is a chronic problem caused by hormonal influence during puberty and can cause breakouts till 30 - 35 years of age. Nowadays, we are seeing more of adult acne as a result of stress, pollution, overuse of cosmetics, poor diet, etc.
You could follow the following suggestions for getting your acne under control and for better skin-
1. Use a gel containing 1% Clindamycin phosphate on the acne prone areas in the morning.
2. Use a gel containing a combination of 0.1 % Adapelene and 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide on the acne prone areas at bedtime.
3. Use a face wash containing 2 % Salicylic acid ( e.g- Speelac face wash) once a day. At other times, you could use a gel based face wash. Wash 2-3 times a day and not more than that. This will help your pimples, spots as well as the scars.
4. You could get salicylic acid peels or glycolic acid peels done by a dermatologist. This will help you for your marks as well as for the black spots left behind by acne.
5. Once active acne is controlled, you could start with the acne scar treatment. The " holes" which you are referring to are called as ice pick scars and are caused by healing of acne. You could get microdermabrasion procedure done by a dermatologist. This will remove the outer dead cells of the skin and will improve the appearance of the scars.
6. Have a healthy diet containing lots of fruits and vegetables. Avoid fried foods and foods rich in sugar.
7. Drink upto 2 liters of water every day.
Hope this helps you.
If you have any further queries, I will be glad to assist.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
Acne and acne scars
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are pimples and pimple marks.
Acne is a chronic problem caused by hormonal influence during puberty and can cause breakouts till 30 - 35 years of age. Nowadays, we are seeing more of adult acne as a result of stress, pollution, overuse of cosmetics, poor diet, etc.
You could follow the following suggestions for getting your acne under control and for better skin-
1. Use a gel containing 1% Clindamycin phosphate on the acne prone areas in the morning.
2. Use a gel containing a combination of 0.1 % Adapelene and 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide on the acne prone areas at bedtime.
3. Use a face wash containing 2 % Salicylic acid ( e.g- Speelac face wash) once a day. At other times, you could use a gel based face wash. Wash 2-3 times a day and not more than that. This will help your pimples, spots as well as the scars.
4. You could get salicylic acid peels or glycolic acid peels done by a dermatologist. This will help you for your marks as well as for the black spots left behind by acne.
5. Once active acne is controlled, you could start with the acne scar treatment. The " holes" which you are referring to are called as ice pick scars and are caused by healing of acne. You could get microdermabrasion procedure done by a dermatologist. This will remove the outer dead cells of the skin and will improve the appearance of the scars.
6. Have a healthy diet containing lots of fruits and vegetables. Avoid fried foods and foods rich in sugar.
7. Drink upto 2 liters of water every day.
Hope this helps you.
If you have any further queries, I will be glad to assist.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Sir,
Thanks a lot for detailed explanation. I am not much familiar with scientific terminologies specified in your response. Kindly suggest the names of gel/lotion/creams/ointment which has these ingredients and are easily available in Medical stores.
I will buy and use them as soon as I have the exact name of the gel. Thanks!!!
Thanks a lot for detailed explanation. I am not much familiar with scientific terminologies specified in your response. Kindly suggest the names of gel/lotion/creams/ointment which has these ingredients and are easily available in Medical stores.
I will buy and use them as soon as I have the exact name of the gel. Thanks!!!
Brief Answer:
You could search online
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As this is an online forum, I am sorry that we are not allowed to prescribe brand names.
You could search for the medicines on the internet using the generic names that I have provided.
These medicines are ideally to be prescribed by a dermatologist. Also, acne is a chronic problem which does not have a one shot treatment and has to be followed up in order to get a good response.
Wishing you good health,
Dr. Johny Chacko
You could search online
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As this is an online forum, I am sorry that we are not allowed to prescribe brand names.
You could search for the medicines on the internet using the generic names that I have provided.
These medicines are ideally to be prescribed by a dermatologist. Also, acne is a chronic problem which does not have a one shot treatment and has to be followed up in order to get a good response.
Wishing you good health,
Dr. Johny Chacko
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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