Suggest Acne Reducing Ointments?

Posted on Sat, 24 Aug 2013

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Question : suggest some acne reducing ointments

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Adapalene

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Apply Adapalene ointment for acne. Apply the cream at sites where acne are intense after washing the face in the night.

Regards,

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (13 hours later)

is this ointment available in all medical stores because I live in a town.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (29 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, its available in most of the medical stores.

regards,

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (28 hours later)

is melalite good for acne scars.when I should apply it

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its for improving the complexion

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Melalite is to improve the complexion, to get fairer skin. It may not be helpful for scars.

Regards,

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (15 hours later)

suggest any ointment to reduce acne scars

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Adapalene will serve the purpose

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Adapalene is a retinoid which helps in regeneration of the skin cells and remove scars.

Regards,

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 days later)

I should apply adaplene just before going to bed or I can apply it before at time 8 or so.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Before bed is good

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Apply it just before going to bed.

Regards,

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (20 hours later)

acne scars are not going with adapalene

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
3 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It takes a minimum of three month application of the ointment to see some response.

regards,

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