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How to treat acne and the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation caused by it?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have had acne problems for the past four years. Unfortunately, it is creating dark spots on my face as well. What should I do? Please give me your suggestions.

Answered by Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sandhya Narayankutty is a General Practioner and Family Physician with more than eight years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Cochin University of Science and Technology and MD in Dermatology and Venereology at the Uzhhorod National University. She is currently practicing in Thrissur.

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Hi,

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According to your history, the post-acne dark spots or marks are usually called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which appears in response to long-standing acne left without treatment. Habitual picking of acne and reduction of inflammation leads to dark spots. So I suggest you to follow the instructions mentioned below. Use Aziderm (Azelaic Acid) cream; apply twice daily on the dark spots and acne for two months only. Use AHA glow face wash (rejuvenating gel face wash) twice daily. Apply and massage in gentle circular motions and wash within one minute. Take capsule Evion (vitamin E supplement) 400 mg once daily after dinner for one month. Take chewable tablet Limcee 500 (vitamin C supplement). Chew one tablet after breakfast for one month. In case of severe hyperpigmentation, you can try chemical peels for the face once a month which takes a period of six months. It requires an in-person consultation with a dermatologist or cosmetologist. It will help fade away the marks quickly. Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them and take the medications with their consent. I hope this helped you out. Take care.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At September 28, 2022
Reviewed At September 21, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sandhya Narayankutty is a General Practioner and Family Physician with more than eight years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Cochin University of Science and Technology and MD in Dermatology and Venereology at the Uzhhorod National University. She is currently practicing in Thrissur.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sandhya Narayankutty is a General Practioner and Family Physician with more than eight years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Cochin University of Science and Technology and MD in Dermatology and Venereology at the Uzhhorod National University. She is currently practicing in Thrissur.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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