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How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars On The Face?

Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 2016

Question: Recently i had a burst of acne on my face and it has now gone with use of Doxycillin and Deriva BPO. but now my skin has so many acne marks. How do i get rid of these marks?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
kojic acid based cream

Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern

You may use kojic cream, 2x daily.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 minute later)

Does that have any side effect that i need to be aware of?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kojic acid cream

Detailed Answer:
hi

It is well tolerated by most and should work fine for you.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 hours later)

My last question to you,sir. would you recommend Mederma over this cream?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kojic acid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

No. I won't. Mederma is not for pigmentation.

Regards

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