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How To Get Rid Of Dark Pimple Spots?
hi sir, Hope u & ur family doing good. This is regarding my black spots due to pimples. I have some dark spots in my forehead & cheeks (not heavy). As per my doctor s advice, now I am using Deriva CMS gel at night time. I want to confirm with u that it is right one for me? and how long it take for better results. Please advice.
Fri, 16 May 2014
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Deriva-cms gel contains topical clindamycin along with adapalene in a gel formulation. While it is mainly used for acne, the retinoid component i.e adapalene increases the skin turnover and consequently decreases the contact time of keratinocytes with melanocytes, therefore it does has a lightening effect on post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
However, I usually ask my patients of Post-Inflammatory acne to use an Azaleic acid gel 10% or 20% gel twice daily. Its main action is skin lightening. Other options that are effective in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are Hydroquinone, kojic acid, glycolic acid etc
You could also opt for glycolic acid peeling sessions from a dermatologist.
regards
Deriva-cms gel contains topical clindamycin along with adapalene in a gel formulation. While it is mainly used for acne, the retinoid component i.e adapalene increases the skin turnover and consequently decreases the contact time of keratinocytes with melanocytes, therefore it does has a lightening effect on post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
However, I usually ask my patients of Post-Inflammatory acne to use an Azaleic acid gel 10% or 20% gel twice daily. Its main action is skin lightening. Other options that are effective in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are Hydroquinone, kojic acid, glycolic acid etc
You could also opt for glycolic acid peeling sessions from a dermatologist.
regards
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