Suggest Any Solution For Acne And Its Stubborn Marks From Over A Year Ago

Posted on Sun, 27 Aug 2023

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Question : Any solution for acne and it's stubborn marks. have marks from 1 years ago.

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

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I would like to know some more details

Age and gender?
Are the acne still active?
Do you get pus filled acne?
have you tried any medication till now?

Waiting for your response.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (18 hours later)

Age and gender ? - 26 male
Are the acne still active ? - yes.
Do you get pus filled acne ? - yes
have you tried any medication till now ? - none, cause the last dermatologist suggested that the acne was due to dandruff and for last 6 months I don't have any dandruff, still the acne persists.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Adapalene

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You can apply Adapalene 0.1% gel in the night. Avoid oily foods and prevent exposing face to sun.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

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

Thank yoi for the suggestion. Adapalene would be for acne or the marks? And should I leave it as it is for the whole night?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Both

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It works for both. Yes, leave it all night.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T