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Can Scars From Acne Be Removed?
hello doctor! I am facing acne problem since 2 years. I have used many creams and have consulted many doctors but nothing works.i started using Himalaya products it is pretty good but the scars are not goind wat do I do?please suggest me a good cream
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Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Use a gentle cleanser for face wash e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion rather than using a soap/face wash.
If I was your treating doctor I would have asked you to use a topical antiacne gel like either clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide gel once or twice daily.
A topical retinoid e,g adapalene or tretinoin or azaleic acid should be used once daily at night. They not only exfoliates existing acne but also prevents formation of new comedones/ comedogenesis. Topical retinoids work for pigmentation as well.
Other skin lightening ingredients that are effective and can be tried for post acne hyperpigmentation are kojic acid, glycolic acid, hydroquinone etc. You can use one of these under the supervision of a dermatologist, once your acne is under control
regards
Use a gentle cleanser for face wash e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion rather than using a soap/face wash.
If I was your treating doctor I would have asked you to use a topical antiacne gel like either clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide gel once or twice daily.
A topical retinoid e,g adapalene or tretinoin or azaleic acid should be used once daily at night. They not only exfoliates existing acne but also prevents formation of new comedones/ comedogenesis. Topical retinoids work for pigmentation as well.
Other skin lightening ingredients that are effective and can be tried for post acne hyperpigmentation are kojic acid, glycolic acid, hydroquinone etc. You can use one of these under the supervision of a dermatologist, once your acne is under control
regards
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