How to treat recurrent acne that leaves purple spots on the skin?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 21-year-old female and I have had many problems concerning my skin during my teenage years. I have had pimples and acne issues which would leave dark purple-like spots. I was prescribed antibiotics during my adolescence and it calmed down. However, I still had to deal with regular and random big pimples from time to time. I normally have oily skin. I recently was in India and a dermatologist whom I visited there prescribed me Epiduo gel, Kojic cream, Maxrich Yu cream, and vitamins. However, none of them worked. Epiduo made me have eczema constantly and I had to stop using it. Currently, I am using only Fucidin cream on my pimples. But, I keep on having big pimples which are leaving a lot of purple spots. Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for writing and I understand your concern.

I have seen the pictures you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity) and it seems that you have acne vulgaris with acne scars.

I would suggest you take tablet Azibact (Azithromycin) 500 mg three consecutive days a week, use Cleargel(Clindamycin and Nicotinamide) gel local application during the morning, and use Ahaglow facewash twice daily. Kindly avoid oily, spicy, and junk foods

Hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Tablet Azibact for three consecutive days a week for four weeks. Yes, you can use substitutes for these medicines.

Hope this information helps you.

Feel free to ask further queries.

Thank you.