Are There Medicines To Reduce Marks And Pimples On The Face?

Posted on Tue, 19 Jun 2018

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Question : i am 25 yrs old. I have marks and pimples on my face. Are there any medicines/suggestions which i can follow to reduce them?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (-1 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Retinoic acid ointments

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, you can use retinoic acid ointments like RETINO A 0.05%. Apply this ointment daily twice after thorough washing your face.

The scars may take time to heal be patient. Continue applying for a period more than 2 months to see result.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please do ask if any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (38 hours later)

Is there any diet u can suggest? Any kinds of food ingerdients which needs to be avoided like oil , cheese , junk foods etc?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, You may have to avoid fatty foods as they can increase the sebum secretion from the glands on the face which inturn get infected to produce acne.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar