HomeAnswersDermatologyblack spotsI have black marks on my face which are due to pimples, and home remedies do not help. Please suggest.

How to get rid of black marks due to scars that do not go away on home remedies?

Share

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Answered by

Dr. Suvash Sahu

Medically reviewed by

iCliniq medical review team

Published At December 7, 2023
Reviewed AtDecember 7, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have black marks on my face. The marks are due to pimples, and they are old. I tried a lot of home remedies, but they have not faded. Kindly give suggestions for removing these marks permanently so that I have a clear face. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have seen your query and concern.

I examined your picture (the attachment is hidden to protect the patient's identity). Acne is a chronic problem. It has a variable course with medication. It requires regular follow-up and long treatment. It usually occurs up to the age of 25 to 28 years and may be more than this. Once the acne lesions heal, they leave acne scars, but these acne scars heal with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) for a short duration in light-skinned individuals. But in darker individuals, these PIH persist for a longer duration, maybe for two to three weeks, but this duration can be curtailed by using depigmenting cream, sunscreen, and also sun protection. I suggest you use Depiwhite cream (Aqua, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, and Glyceryl stearate) or Adaplene gel 0.1 % during night daily and also use noncomedogenic sunscreen like Face guard (silicon elastomers, Oxynex St, and scone blastomers blend) or Suncros soft gel (Cyclopentasiloxane and zinc oxide) with SPF (sun-protection factor) 50+ during morning hours all over face after taking bath repeat once after four hours. You have to do certain dietary restrictions like not eating oily spicy food, junk food, milk products, and non-vegetarian foods. Use lots of water which hydrates your skin. Also, use good quality face wash like Cutiwash soft foam gel (Aqua, Cocamidopropyl betaine, lactic acid, and propylene glycol) for cleaning your face twice daily. Do not use hair oil, as it aggravates forehead acne.

Hope this addresses your concern.

Kind regards.

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

Dr. Suvash Sahu
Dr. Suvash Sahu

Dermatology

Community Banner Mobile
By subscribing, I agree to iCliniq's Terms & Privacy Policy.

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Dermatology

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy