HomeAnswersDermatologyacneI am a 22-year-old who developed cystic acne last year and I am left with scars and big pimples on my face. Please help.

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Published At July 23, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 22-year-old and I have always had perfect skin but last year I developed cystic acne and I am left with scars and big pimples on my face. They do not seem to go away even after trying everything such as vitamin A creams, lasers, etc. I use extremely good skincare products but I do not know what else to do.

Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern. Pimples are somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. I suggest you take the following steps:

1. Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on your face.

2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products.

3. Avoid dust, and use sunscreen (above 30 SPF- sun protection factor).

4. Do not rub any cream on the face.

5. Do not use any steroid creams.

6. Continue treatment for at least one month.

7. Face wash or soaps are not a treatment and are not much useful.

8. Do not touch acne and avoid pressing it.

For the treatment I suggest you take:

Clindamycin (Clintop Facelin, Clear gel) - this is more preventive and curative so I suggest patients use it all over the face in the morning.

Adapalene gel (Adalene, Defferine,)– I suggest using it over acne at night.

Try this for three months once and then revert to me with the result.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Gaurang Gupta
Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Dermatology

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