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How To Get Rid Of Pimple Scars On Face?

Posted on Tue, 3 Feb 2015

Question: Hi my pimple just broke out and the area has become complete red and swollen ..should I use erytop on this now.? Will the pimple mark also go with this cream ?

Answered by Dr. Ilyas Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Answer and post the photos

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You have given very short history about your disease. You suffer from acne vulgaris. And the lesions may be inflammatory, that is why reddish. Still, I would like to have answers to few queries. Please reply...

- your age and gender?
- duration of of your disease?
- sites affected?
- symptoms..itching,pain or burning?
- severity ? Mild ,moderate or severe?
- forms of lesions..bumps,comedones,pustules?
- any treatment? Any cream you applied? Any medicine you are taking?
- cosmetic applied?
- consulted any doctor?
- any other disease at present or in past?
- any medicine taking at present or in past?
- study or job?
- any tension or stress?

Please answer above queries and also post the photos of affected parts.

Awaiting your reply.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ilyas Patel (42 minutes later)

I have got it around 2 weeks ago amd use to apply erytop cream on it every night.
it broke today morning and blood came out of it.I washed it and applied erytop cream on it.
Its burning and paining. I work in IT field. Please advice how will it go and the mark should also go . Should I keep applying erytop to it.

Answered by Dr. Ilyas Patel (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Acne vulgaris

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back..

Thanks for sending photo. I read history and saw photo you sent. It is acne vulgaris.
I can understand your concern for spots after healing of the acne lesions. But, first acne lesions should be healed. And we should try to prevent new lesions. Please avoid stress and anxiety related to acne and post acne pigmentation.

I would like to suggest following tips to enhance healing of acne lesions and to prevent development of new lesions...

- cap minocycline 50 mg daily in morning on empty stomach
- zinc tablet like tab prozink one at night
- apply adapalene gel on lesions at night
- apply clindamycine gel on lesions in morn
- cleansing the face with antiseptic like acmed face wash
- have patience
- take treatment under observation of dermatologist for 3 to 6 months

After clearance of lesions, if you have pigmented spots,then have treatment as follow...

- apply kojic acid containing gel on spots daily at night
- cleanse the face with glycolic acid and kojic acid containing facewash
- tab containing glutathion and tab vitamin C may be taken daily for long time.
- have nutritious food and good sleep
- avoid tension and be positive

I hope this would be helpful in managing your acne lesions ans post acne pigmentation...

Wishing you healthy life.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj