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Suggest Treatment For Scars, Acne And Pores On Face

I have lots of scars, acne and pores on my face. I wanted to go for chemical peel, but am not sure of it. Is it safe to go for chemical peel without consulting a doctor and it at home by myself? And if not what other options do i have to make my skin better?
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . Chemical peeling is a very delicate procedure and can be performed only under expert . At home you will not be able to judge that how much deep you should do chemical peeling it will increase the chance of permanent skin damage .

Deep chemical peeling is done under local anesthesia which you can not do at home . Apart from that the improper procedure of chemical peeling can lead to complications like scarring and infection .

For acne scar you can apply retinoic acid at night which is safe for long time use ,but concentration is important , you should use it in 0.025% concentration. For acne kojic acid (safef or long term ) at day time and sunscreen SPF 15 while going out side will be very helpful.

Acne occur due to clogged sebaceous gland pores or duct so exfoliation of skin is also important twice a week .

I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination and decide the line of treatment depending upon the severity of your condition . because there are many procedures like microdermabrasion, chemical peeling and laser therapy.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Scars, Acne And Pores On Face

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . Chemical peeling is a very delicate procedure and can be performed only under expert . At home you will not be able to judge that how much deep you should do chemical peeling it will increase the chance of permanent skin damage . Deep chemical peeling is done under local anesthesia which you can not do at home . Apart from that the improper procedure of chemical peeling can lead to complications like scarring and infection . For acne scar you can apply retinoic acid at night which is safe for long time use ,but concentration is important , you should use it in 0.025% concentration. For acne kojic acid (safef or long term ) at day time and sunscreen SPF 15 while going out side will be very helpful. Acne occur due to clogged sebaceous gland pores or duct so exfoliation of skin is also important twice a week . I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination and decide the line of treatment depending upon the severity of your condition . because there are many procedures like microdermabrasion, chemical peeling and laser therapy. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari