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Need Medication For Acne Scars. Took Melaglow And Glintra Gel In The Past

Hi Doctor,

I (she) had acne scars.. Previously when i went to doctor, he suggested me melaglow and glintra gel (applying both1:1 ratio) along with Sebamed clear face foam.. I used for 2months regularly marks went off.. I stopped them and used amway (artisrty) products.. pimples appeared on my face.. So i stopped and started using Cyndamycin 1%. pimples went off but acne scars are remained. Can you please suggest me what and how to use to get rid of scars. I am worriying because i am going to get marry in 2 months

Previous Medical histry: melaglow new cream +glintra gel (1:1) ( morning and afternoon)
C.Elvac 20 mg a/f(day by day )
litpeel 6+Revize cream (6 PM - 8 Pm
mg30 cream ( 8 PM) .. All timings are in IST

Current MEdical hisory
Cyndamycin (morning)
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Hi thanks for writing here.Acne scarring is a common post acne sequel.They can be of various types like depressed scars,ice pick scars,hypertrophic scars etc.The products you are using are for acne control and is of no use in scarring.Scars can be better treated with surgical methods rather than creams.Many options are available for treatment such as dermaabrasion,dermaroller,scar subsccison etc.It depends on type of scarring .You can concert your dermatologist and go for treatment.They will give you good results .But please remember they can be only reduced and not completly removed.Take care.
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Need Medication For Acne Scars. Took Melaglow And Glintra Gel In The Past

Hi thanks for writing here.Acne scarring is a common post acne sequel.They can be of various types like depressed scars,ice pick scars,hypertrophic scars etc.The products you are using are for acne control and is of no use in scarring.Scars can be better treated with surgical methods rather than creams.Many options are available for treatment such as dermaabrasion,dermaroller,scar subsccison etc.It depends on type of scarring .You can concert your dermatologist and go for treatment.They will give you good results .But please remember they can be only reduced and not completly removed.Take care.