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Suggest Treatment To Get Rid Of Severe Acne And Acne Scars

Hi i have been suffering with acne for the past year. Am 24 and I have had flawless skin previously, but suddenly started suffering from terrible break outs and extreme scarring, on both sides of my cheeks. Both sides are really dark and spotted.My doctor recommended a gentle soap like pears, and oral antibiotics do you tink i need something else, because my pimples dont seem to be going away.
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain Acne Vulgaris commonly known as Pimples can occur due to a number of reasons like Hormonal imbalances, oily skin, bacterial infection, Inflammation, overexposure to sun etc..
Using mild soap and antibiotics is not a wrong treatment but you need other topical medication also for resolution of pimples..
You should wash your face with Salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash..
Apply a combination of Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin gels over pimples..
You should exfoliate your skin twice a week using gentle scrub..
Do cold compresses..
Keep your face oil free..
For dark spots too can apply Kojic Acid, Glycolic acid and arbutin containing creams..

In case if still you do not find improvement consult a Dermatologist and he can advise you Oral antibiotics like Muricoprin or Minocycline or Clindamycin, Oral and topical Retinoids like Adapelene, Isotretinoin, and azelaic acid containing creams..
You can also go for Microdermabrasion or Glycolic acid peels..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment To Get Rid Of Severe Acne And Acne Scars

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain Acne Vulgaris commonly known as Pimples can occur due to a number of reasons like Hormonal imbalances, oily skin, bacterial infection, Inflammation, overexposure to sun etc.. Using mild soap and antibiotics is not a wrong treatment but you need other topical medication also for resolution of pimples.. You should wash your face with Salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash.. Apply a combination of Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin gels over pimples.. You should exfoliate your skin twice a week using gentle scrub.. Do cold compresses.. Keep your face oil free.. For dark spots too can apply Kojic Acid, Glycolic acid and arbutin containing creams.. In case if still you do not find improvement consult a Dermatologist and he can advise you Oral antibiotics like Muricoprin or Minocycline or Clindamycin, Oral and topical Retinoids like Adapelene, Isotretinoin, and azelaic acid containing creams.. You can also go for Microdermabrasion or Glycolic acid peels.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.