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How Can Acne Scars On The Face Be Treated?

hi I have got a lot of acne and black scars on my face which make my face verryyy oilyy and dirty I have used isotran for five days which was little helpful but now its not available at any store can I use any other medicine in the replacement of isotran tablets...or any cream which can help??
Mon, 20 Nov 2017
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Ayurveda Specialist 's  Response
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Thanks for contacting with your health concern.

1. In best interest, visit a Dermatologist for expert opinion and examination [who might prescribe a medicated ointment] and also make sure to check up with A Gynecologist regarding any internal, hormonal or medical condition.

2. black scars could be blackheads or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation scars, so consult with a Dermatologist, who may prescribe you some keratolytic cream containing skin lightening agents, also protect your skin by using a good sunscreen with minimum SPF 15 to prevent sun-induced darkening.

3. Scar once formed cannot disappear from the body, but can be minimized, moreover, no topical preparation or cream is/are going to possibly help you, what maximum can be done is the use of Vitamin E & moisturizing cream gives a good response.

4. I at most can provide you with the preventive aspect of acne scars:
- wash the face 4-5 times with johnson baby soap [very good for oily skin] or with Besan and warm water [as it is the best natural Bleaching Agent]
- since your skin is oily go for fomentation on the face by using water vapor first and then apply a medicated paste of Rakta Chandana Churnam, Haridra Churnam, Honey, and Milk, Apply it as a face pack, you will see good improvement, or you may ask for Prescription cream like MINISCAR and/or PIGMENTO [Charak Pharma]

- Use of vitamin A, B, E, and Zinc can improve your acne drastically.
- take food with low glycemic index.
- apply grated potatoes [ as poultice] to treat black scars
- Don’t allow to dehydrate yourself, thus avoid alcohol and caffeine-containing beverages.

PS. because Skin & Nervous system has a common Embryological origin (thus acting as an initiating or aggravating factor), thus take a Medhya drug or a mild tranquilizer.
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Dentist Dr. Honey Arora's  Response
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Pimples can occur due to causes like Oily skin,Clogged pores,Hormonal Imbalances,Bacterial infection,Inflammation,Excess sun exposure etc.
On the other hand scars/holes are left when the pimples are deep and aggressive..
Black spots can be due to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation..
Scars are of different types like Boxcar scars, waterpik scars, rolling border type..
The treatment is not completely done with topical medications and you might need certain chair side techniques depending upon type of scars like Microdermabrasion, microneedling,excision with elevation, dermal rollers, Fractional CO2 lazers etc depending upon the scar type..
You can start applying silicone gel over the scars..
For pimples you can wash your face with Salicylic acid containing facewash..
Apply topical ointment containing Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide..
Apply retinoids like Adapelene gel in thin layer on pimples at night time..
Do cool compresses over face..
Exfoliate your face twice a week to unclog the pores and remove dead skin..
You can also apply a sunscreen lotion when exposed to sun..
Oral Medication like antibiotics like Clindamycin or Minocycline and retinoid like Isotretinoin can also be advised..
Avoid oily food..
Limit sun exposure and take more of green leafy vegetables and fruits in diet..
Drink plenty of water..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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How Can Acne Scars On The Face Be Treated?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern. 1. In best interest, visit a Dermatologist for expert opinion and examination [who might prescribe a medicated ointment] and also make sure to check up with A Gynecologist regarding any internal, hormonal or medical condition. 2. black scars could be blackheads or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation scars, so consult with a Dermatologist, who may prescribe you some keratolytic cream containing skin lightening agents, also protect your skin by using a good sunscreen with minimum SPF 15 to prevent sun-induced darkening. 3. Scar once formed cannot disappear from the body, but can be minimized, moreover, no topical preparation or cream is/are going to possibly help you, what maximum can be done is the use of Vitamin E & moisturizing cream gives a good response. 4. I at most can provide you with the preventive aspect of acne scars: - wash the face 4-5 times with johnson baby soap [very good for oily skin] or with Besan and warm water [as it is the best natural Bleaching Agent] - since your skin is oily go for fomentation on the face by using water vapor first and then apply a medicated paste of Rakta Chandana Churnam, Haridra Churnam, Honey, and Milk, Apply it as a face pack, you will see good improvement, or you may ask for Prescription cream like MINISCAR and/or PIGMENTO [Charak Pharma] - Use of vitamin A, B, E, and Zinc can improve your acne drastically. - take food with low glycemic index. - apply grated potatoes [ as poultice] to treat black scars - Don’t allow to dehydrate yourself, thus avoid alcohol and caffeine-containing beverages. PS. because Skin & Nervous system has a common Embryological origin (thus acting as an initiating or aggravating factor), thus take a Medhya drug or a mild tranquilizer.