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What Causes Dark Black Holes On Cheeks?
Question: On my face some of the dark black holes kind of things look on both cheeks. Can you please suggest me best natural kind of treatment or products through which I can clean up my face and black holes as well.
Brief Answer:
Need more clarity and preferably an image
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query & i wish to help you regarding your concern.
However first I would like to have more clarity on your issue.
Do you have a history of acne? and are these black holes a result of previous acne? Or are you referring to bigger pore size and blackheads?
Can you upload an image of one side of face so that i can understand your concern better and guide you better?
Regards
Need more clarity and preferably an image
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query & i wish to help you regarding your concern.
However first I would like to have more clarity on your issue.
Do you have a history of acne? and are these black holes a result of previous acne? Or are you referring to bigger pore size and blackheads?
Can you upload an image of one side of face so that i can understand your concern better and guide you better?
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Yes Sure, Please find attached images which is showing some black acne and normal acne as well on my face, which looks very bad. My skin is oily.
Brief Answer:
I suggest a CROSS procedure for Icepick acne scars
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I have reviewed the Images.
You have Ice-Pick type of post-acne scaring.
The best way to improve is by a procedure i.e Chemical Reconstruction Of Skin Scaring Or CROSS technique.
In CROSS procedure, 80-100% Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is applied directly to these pits with the help of a tooth pick and this induces wound healing and collagen remodeling process, thus improving the scar.
A series of 4-6 sessions may be required for a good result. A session is usually done once every 2-4 weeks.
The procedure is usually followed by crusting and scabbing at the site of treatment which usually falls off in a week.
Sun protection/ sunscreen is a must between treatment sessions so as to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
I suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your vicinity for the needful.
Regards
I suggest a CROSS procedure for Icepick acne scars
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I have reviewed the Images.
You have Ice-Pick type of post-acne scaring.
The best way to improve is by a procedure i.e Chemical Reconstruction Of Skin Scaring Or CROSS technique.
In CROSS procedure, 80-100% Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is applied directly to these pits with the help of a tooth pick and this induces wound healing and collagen remodeling process, thus improving the scar.
A series of 4-6 sessions may be required for a good result. A session is usually done once every 2-4 weeks.
The procedure is usually followed by crusting and scabbing at the site of treatment which usually falls off in a week.
Sun protection/ sunscreen is a must between treatment sessions so as to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
I suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your vicinity for the needful.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your response its medicated treatment how much amount this treatment may cost and any disadvantage of this treatment. Other alternative treatment which can be applied at home any natural or herbal treatment.
Brief Answer:
Details regarding treatment of acne scars
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Unfortunately there is no home remedy or natural treatment to treat ice-pick type of acne scars.
Cost of treatment may vary from doctor to doctor. It may vary from 1 k - 3 k per session.
You would require a total of 3-4 sessions at an interval of 2 weeks between sessions.
Side effects are temporary and include scab formation at site of application of TCA. Scabs would fall off after a week.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is also another side effect.
Regards
Details regarding treatment of acne scars
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Unfortunately there is no home remedy or natural treatment to treat ice-pick type of acne scars.
Cost of treatment may vary from doctor to doctor. It may vary from 1 k - 3 k per session.
You would require a total of 3-4 sessions at an interval of 2 weeks between sessions.
Side effects are temporary and include scab formation at site of application of TCA. Scabs would fall off after a week.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is also another side effect.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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