Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Acne On Face And Neck
Posted on
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Answered on
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Last reviewed on
Question : Hi Doctor,
I have acne and scar problem on my cheeks, forehead and neck. I have used some creams in the past to lighten my scars and it has worked quite well. But now my acne has resurfaced , what creams could I use to keep acne from spreading and also lighten/remove my scars further ?
Thanks,
XXXX
I have acne and scar problem on my cheeks, forehead and neck. I have used some creams in the past to lighten my scars and it has worked quite well. But now my acne has resurfaced , what creams could I use to keep acne from spreading and also lighten/remove my scars further ?
Thanks,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to be suffering from adult acne .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures so that I can assess the severity of your problem and guide you accordingly.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to be suffering from adult acne .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures so that I can assess the severity of your problem and guide you accordingly.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Doctor,
I have uploaded the images of affected area as 3 reports.
Thanks,
XXXX
I have uploaded the images of affected area as 3 reports.
Thanks,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Need regular treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached picture.
You seem to have both active acne lesions as well as post acne scars .
Such a case needs to be managed by a course of oral antibiotic anti acne drugs along with local treatment .
I would suggest that you should start application of retino a cream at night to the affected areas .It does cause some skin redness and peeling ,but that is the way it acts .
Apply minimal cream ,only over the affected area .Put a moisturiser all over the face before applying retino. This also helps in reducing irritation .
According to me ,for best results you should see a nearby dermatologist and take regular sittings of chemical peels or dermabrasion.This will help in reducing the scars and eventually even out the face .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected areas.
Use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 regularly before going out in the sun .Apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out and re apply every three hourly .
This will prevent any sun induced further darkening of the scars .
Regular courses of azithromycin 500mg once daily for four days ,repeated every three weeks will help in preventing development of new acne lesions .
Dr Geetika Paul
Need regular treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached picture.
You seem to have both active acne lesions as well as post acne scars .
Such a case needs to be managed by a course of oral antibiotic anti acne drugs along with local treatment .
I would suggest that you should start application of retino a cream at night to the affected areas .It does cause some skin redness and peeling ,but that is the way it acts .
Apply minimal cream ,only over the affected area .Put a moisturiser all over the face before applying retino. This also helps in reducing irritation .
According to me ,for best results you should see a nearby dermatologist and take regular sittings of chemical peels or dermabrasion.This will help in reducing the scars and eventually even out the face .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected areas.
Use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 regularly before going out in the sun .Apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out and re apply every three hourly .
This will prevent any sun induced further darkening of the scars .
Regular courses of azithromycin 500mg once daily for four days ,repeated every three weeks will help in preventing development of new acne lesions .
Dr Geetika Paul
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
