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Cystic Spots, Deep Scarring, Severe Acne On Face. No Help From Topical Erythromycin. Help
I have severe acne. I had been using a cream called Funbact A which worked wonders over 6 months but that's finished and my face has erupted. I wernt to the gp who prescribed topical erythromycin for 2 weeks which made me darker and did not help the spots! What can I do please. There are 4 cystic spots and deep scarring. Thank you
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
Hi,
It seems that you are having infected acne with scarring.
Go for long course of oral antibiotic like Doxycyclin after consulting your doctor.
You can use Triple action cream and kojic acid cream if prescribe by your doctor.
Use branded face wash and use 2-3 times a day.
Ok and take care.
It seems that you are having infected acne with scarring.
Go for long course of oral antibiotic like Doxycyclin after consulting your doctor.
You can use Triple action cream and kojic acid cream if prescribe by your doctor.
Use branded face wash and use 2-3 times a day.
Ok and take care.
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