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What are the ways to get rid of acne and acne scar?

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Published At June 22, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 18 years old. I am suffering from a bad case of acne. Now my face is riddled with acne scars. My dermatologist told me to use the following gels to combat acne and reduce the scars.

  1. D acne gel.
  2. Adapalene 0.1% gel.
  3. Microdox -Lbx tablets.
  4. Keracnyl foaming face wash.

Please do include your insights into it.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Pimples occur due to hormonal issues and oily skin.

1. Do not use hair oil or sticky cream on the face.

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

3. Avoid dust exposure and use sunscreen (above 30 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. Facewash or soaps are not helpful in the treatment and are not much useful.

8. Do not touch acne and avoid pressing it.

For treatment,

  1. Use Faceclin gel (Clindamycin and Nicotinamide) all over the face in the morning.
  2. Use Adapalene gel over acne at night.
  3. Take tablet Doxy (Doxycycline) 100 milligrams once a day.
  4. Please consult with a doctor and take the medicine with their consent.

    Post-acne scars are of various types like box scars, icepick (pinpoint scars), and rolling scars.

    1. No cream or tablet can help you out with scars.

    2. Best technique is Fractional CO2 laser and subcision. It takes five to six sitting, but the results are better than any other procedure.

    3. Dermaroller subscision is another method but less effective than above.

    3.The fillers give a hiding effect. It fills the pits and gives an impression of fullness. It is not permanent.

    4. Chemical peels could be effective if scars are not much prominent.

    These are techniques you can go through. All procedures take four to six sitting and five to six months for better results.

    Thank you.

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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