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Suggest Treatment For Acne And Scars On Face
Hi sir, I am suffering from acne problems for the past 1year. It became worse later doctor has prescribed me erytop cream but after using it the pimple got big in size and the marks remains for longer. Could you pls suggest me to get rid of pimple marks and scars.
Fri, 18 Dec 2020
Hello,
To reduce acne and scars on face, you should keep your skin and scalp clean. Dandruff also causes acne. Wash your hair and clean your scalp with Selsun shampoo. Keep Your scalp and hair oiled with thin layer of almond or coconut oil. To keep your skin clean, avoid eating oily or spicy food. Prefer eating vegetarian food over non veg food. Take regular bath.
Wash face every now and then with clean water if your skin is oily in nature. You can take a course of Doxycycline -100mg orally. Use face scrubs once in seven days and use neem (herbal) soaps or herbal face wash to clean the facial skin. Take steam on face on alternate days to open the pores and reduce the chance of clogged pores that causes acne and pimples. Use turmeric based face packs once a week.
You can apply a thin layer of ointment or cream containing Retin-A (tretinoin) for relief. For faster relieve you are suggested to consult a dermatologist, you may be recommended light therapy or chemical peel.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
To reduce acne and scars on face, you should keep your skin and scalp clean. Dandruff also causes acne. Wash your hair and clean your scalp with Selsun shampoo. Keep Your scalp and hair oiled with thin layer of almond or coconut oil. To keep your skin clean, avoid eating oily or spicy food. Prefer eating vegetarian food over non veg food. Take regular bath.
Wash face every now and then with clean water if your skin is oily in nature. You can take a course of Doxycycline -100mg orally. Use face scrubs once in seven days and use neem (herbal) soaps or herbal face wash to clean the facial skin. Take steam on face on alternate days to open the pores and reduce the chance of clogged pores that causes acne and pimples. Use turmeric based face packs once a week.
You can apply a thin layer of ointment or cream containing Retin-A (tretinoin) for relief. For faster relieve you are suggested to consult a dermatologist, you may be recommended light therapy or chemical peel.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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