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How Should Acne With Hypopigmentation And Patches Be Treated?
Dear doctor, I have been using topical adapalene and clindamycin and oral azithromycin for acne for past 3 months. I have minimum exposure to the sun- only while tavelling everyday. since a week I have been noticing slightly hypopigmented 2 cm patches on my face. Plz help Thanks a lot.
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acne with hypopigmentation and patches which is due to blocked ducts of sebaceous glands. Dead skin and bacteria entrapped inside cause infection and post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wash your face with face-wash containing salicylic acid. Apply kojic acid cream after washing your face. You should exfoliate your skin twice a week with non comedogenic exfoliant. Apply vitamin C serum at night. Protect your skin from sun exposure. If condition persist even after a month the consult dermatologist . Doctor may recommend techniques like laser therapy and dermabrassion for dark spots and prescribe antibiotics , retinoids and teritenoin for ance .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acne with hypopigmentation and patches which is due to blocked ducts of sebaceous glands. Dead skin and bacteria entrapped inside cause infection and post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to wash your face with face-wash containing salicylic acid. Apply kojic acid cream after washing your face. You should exfoliate your skin twice a week with non comedogenic exfoliant. Apply vitamin C serum at night. Protect your skin from sun exposure. If condition persist even after a month the consult dermatologist . Doctor may recommend techniques like laser therapy and dermabrassion for dark spots and prescribe antibiotics , retinoids and teritenoin for ance .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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