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Suggest Treatment For Post Acne Scars On Face

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2014

Question: Hi doctor ,

Previously i had an moderate acne problem , but now it is reduced only 4-5 pimples on my face.
But my acne had left me with alot of black spots mainly on my cheeks, please help me in reducing the blackspots.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
use skin lightening cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
These dark spots can be reduced by using skin lightening creams.
Various hydroquinone based creams are available.
You can use it in night and a sunscreen in day.
This will help in controlling and reducing the pigmentation.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 hours later)

Hi Doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

Can please specify a name of "hydroquinone cream" with no side effects.

I am able to find alot of creams available in market but unable to choose good one.

A specific cream name will help me alot and kindly mention in how much time it takes to show some effect.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 hours later)

Brief Answer:
use melalite xl

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can use melalite xl. Apply this cream in night , keep for half hour and then wash off.
Use it for a month and then change over to kojic acid cream.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar