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Suggest Treatment For Acne Scars On Face

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Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Question: Hello Doctor,
I am XXXXXXX since 2 or 3 months I am getting dark spots and pimples on my face. my skin also now dry and oily.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Acne and scar management varies according to the severity of lesions.
I would like to see a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a better line of management.
Please upload a photograph.
There is an option to do so on right side of query page.
Please utilize it.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)
Thanks XXXXXXX

I upload some photos and expecting your reply.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Adapalene and clindamycin

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Acne treatment needs a combination of approach.
I usually suggest the following regimen.
1. Apply adapalene cream in night keep it for an hour and wash your face.
2. Apply any moisturiser and sleep.
3. In early morning apply clindamycin gel.
4. After bath apply a water based sunscreen gel.
Carry on with this regimen for a month you will get improvement.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Suggest Treatment For Acne Scars On Face

Brief Answer: photograph required Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Acne and scar management varies according to the severity of lesions. I would like to see a photograph of the involved area. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a better line of management. Please upload a photograph. There is an option to do so on right side of query page. Please utilize it. Waiting for your response. Thank you