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Black Heads, White Heads, Pimples On Face, Marks On Face. Treatment Options?

since three months i am getting pimples on my face (blackheads,whiteheads, & big size pimples ). On some parts of my cheeks i have got pimple which are like balls inside skin and pains when touched. i am really worried as these pimples are leaving marks and scars on my face..please suggest me what to use on my face and which medicines should i intake.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Hi Shabnam,
Firstly use a salicylic acid based face wash and water based moisturiser meant for oily skin to keep your skin nourished. Also get all your comedones (black heads and white heads) extracted regularly and avoid facials. Consult a dermatologist to advise you a treatment plan best suited to your skin. For acne multiple treatment options are available like antibiotics, isotretinoin, topical anti acne gels and creams. Also one can take Glycolic acid or salicylic acid peels. Similarly for scars, one can go with microdermabrasion, micro needling or lasers once the active acne lesions have healed. Once your skin has been assessed, then only according to severity of acne, treatment can be advised. Take care.
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Black Heads, White Heads, Pimples On Face, Marks On Face. Treatment Options?

Hi Shabnam, Firstly use a salicylic acid based face wash and water based moisturiser meant for oily skin to keep your skin nourished. Also get all your comedones (black heads and white heads) extracted regularly and avoid facials. Consult a dermatologist to advise you a treatment plan best suited to your skin. For acne multiple treatment options are available like antibiotics, isotretinoin, topical anti acne gels and creams. Also one can take Glycolic acid or salicylic acid peels. Similarly for scars, one can go with microdermabrasion, micro needling or lasers once the active acne lesions have healed. Once your skin has been assessed, then only according to severity of acne, treatment can be advised. Take care.