Hello and thanks for your query.

I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.

Mild pimples - should have gone with the right duration of Adapelene and Clindamycin. But, I doubt you have used it beyond the stipulated period without the doctor's prescription which has proved detrimental for you.

Yes, those black spots are the side effects of those drugs. Isotretinoin will not help with black scars and will only work for pimples.

Laser treatments are best in professional hands of dermatologists. Do not get them done with "cosmetic specialists" or any other name that posh looking clinics claim. I would advise you to first get a dermatologist's consultation before anything.

Yes, laser is a good healthy option for cosmetic reasons. But, bottom line is don't go with brand of stores, but concentrate on a good, accessible dermatologist.

Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.

Sincerely,

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Thanks for the feedback.

Practicing dermatologists with special interest in cosmetic laser therapy and others would definitely help, rather than just outpatient based specialists.

I would advise you to visit a dermatologist in a good private specialty hospital like Fortis etc if you have decided to opt for a better treatment beyond ointments.

Much more options exist like cryotherapy/radiofrequency etc which you can discuss in detail.

I am sure with the right doctor, your concern will end.

Sincerely,

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