Suggest Treatment For Acne And Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation On The Body

Posted on Tue, 18 Oct 2016

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Question : I am suffering from blemishes for a long time, any cream will give only short term relief from acne, please prescribe a good treatment for my oily skin to get rid of blemishes acne and boost my confidence

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can grade your acne and melasma and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Kindly check the uploaded images and guide me thru this

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Management of acne with pigmentation

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and you are having acne and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to use a salicylic acid facewash twice daily and take capsule doxycycline 100 mg once daily at bedtime.
Along with this apply cream containing glycolic acid 6 percent on the pigmented areas at night and gel containing adapelene on the pimples at night.
Also use a broad spectrum sunscreen gel on the entire face during the day time.
These are prescription drugs and should be used under a doctor's supervision.
For better results you can consult a dermatologist and go for chemical peels.
Multiple sessions will be required every 2 weeks but it will have better results.
Besides avoid oiling of scalp, keep your face dry, avoid using cosmetics, don't pick pimples and reduce the intake of sugary foods.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY