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Question: Hello Doctor, how to remove acne marks naturally? Also I have dark skin in neck and underarms.. can I get rid of this problem naturally?
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Both acne marks and pigmentation in skin folds are common skin problems which can be dealt with the help of various medicines and other procedures .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition in order to guide you further according to the intensity of your problems.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell what all are you applying over it at present.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Both acne marks and pigmentation in skin folds are common skin problems which can be dealt with the help of various medicines and other procedures .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition in order to guide you further according to the intensity of your problems.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Also please tell what all are you applying over it at present.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Dear Dr. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your reply. As required by you, am attaching few pics for your reference. I use to applying some lime juice, alovera juice once in a while to lighten my neck.
Thanks for your reply. As required by you, am attaching few pics for your reference. I use to applying some lime juice, alovera juice once in a while to lighten my neck.
Brief Answer:
Treatment of acne and scars
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for the pictures
You seem to be having active acne lesions along with dark post acne marks .
Since you have active lesions as well ,I will surely recommend you to take some oral anti acne agents as well like tablet azithromycin 500 mg once daily for four days . This course can be repeated every two weeks .
In addition ,you can start application of topical clindamycin adapalene cream over the active acne lesions as well as the dark marks of healed acne .
In addition ,use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 regularly before going out in the sun .Apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out and re apply every three hourly .This will prevent any further darkening of the scars .
For the neck and folds pigmentation ,you can apply a skin lightening cream like kojic acid cream over the affected areas twice daily .Avoid rubbing the pigmented areas.You can continue to apply aloe Vera based creams .
Take oral vitamin c supplements once daily.
Eat lots of citrus fruits like oranges .
Take lots of fresh fruits and salads .
Please note that these are all prescription medications.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Treatment of acne and scars
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for the pictures
You seem to be having active acne lesions along with dark post acne marks .
Since you have active lesions as well ,I will surely recommend you to take some oral anti acne agents as well like tablet azithromycin 500 mg once daily for four days . This course can be repeated every two weeks .
In addition ,you can start application of topical clindamycin adapalene cream over the active acne lesions as well as the dark marks of healed acne .
In addition ,use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 regularly before going out in the sun .Apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out and re apply every three hourly .This will prevent any further darkening of the scars .
For the neck and folds pigmentation ,you can apply a skin lightening cream like kojic acid cream over the affected areas twice daily .Avoid rubbing the pigmented areas.You can continue to apply aloe Vera based creams .
Take oral vitamin c supplements once daily.
Eat lots of citrus fruits like oranges .
Take lots of fresh fruits and salads .
Please note that these are all prescription medications.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Thanks a lot Doc for your guidance. Will definitely try out !!
With Best Regards
XXXX
With Best Regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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