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Suggest Treatment For Acne Scars

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Question: suggest me good cream to remove pimple scares
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Treatment depends on the extent of scars, deep scars can not be removed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ms XXXXXXX

Welcome to healthcaremagic and thank you for posting your question here.

The problem with pimple scars is, not all scars can be removed, and no cream will work for old scars, even if those scars are superficial.

So the treatment depends on the exact extent of scars, are they old are fresh and how deep they are located.

The primary treatment includes preventing new pimples from forming and leaving behind scars.

I will suggest a few measures for this..

1. If the pimples are not many and they are mild, then you can use Benzoyl peroxide.
2. Topical retinoids such as adapalene, tazarotene, and tretinoin, can be applied once and you should remember not to go out in sun if you use these. These are effective for moderate to severe acne.
3. Antibiotics such as minocycline or clindamycin may be combined with benzoyl peroxide for better results.

Retinoids and antibiotics will require proper prescription.

You have specifically asked regarding scars, but it is difficult to understand if you really have scars, or is it only hyperpigmentation without actually examining you in person.

Old Scars can be reduced through Laser dermabrasion.

I suggest you to kindly consult a qualified dermatologist and proceed further.

I hope you will find this information useful, I have not elaborated on scar treatment because I do not want to confuse you with too much information and I am not really sure if you have scars and whether those scars are deep, old etc.

Please ask me if you have any doubts or if you need further explaining of any aspect of my answer.

Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (12 hours later)
Hi Doctor,

Thanks for your response.
These are not exactly scars but pimple marks & not old too.
Whenever I start using clinmiskin gel,pimple marks usually went down but again after stopping of this cream new pimples appear & leave pimple marks.
SO is there any home remedy orr any cream which will stop these pimples.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Topical benzoyl peroxide in combination with retinoids will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thank you very much clarifying.

In your case, I would advice simple measures like washing your face three to 4 times a day with soap and water.

Peels and scrubs once or twice a month.

Use benzoyl peroxide combined with retinoids (You will have to get this prescribed a qualified dermatologist/skin doctor), apply it in the night after washing your face and wash your face as soon as you wake up in the morning.

Continue applying Clinmiskin for 4 weeks continuously, twice a day.

The problem is that once you stop this treatment, the pimples will come back, so you have to continue to wash your face with a gentle exfoliating face wash three to four times a day.

The oil needs to be removed and the pores need to be kept open, since you live in a city, pollution is common and that causes the small pores in the skin to get blocked, this is why you develop pimples. So the solution is to wash your face with an exfoliating face wash three to four times a day, this will clear the pores and will also remove the dirt and oil.

The retinoids will reduce the skin darkening/pimple marks, so these will vanish once you start applying this cream.

Please discuss the same with your skin doctor and get the proper medicines prescribed to you.

I hope this helps you, please do write back to me if you have any more doubts.

Wishing you healthy skin.

Warm regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Acne Scars

Brief Answer: Treatment depends on the extent of scars, deep scars can not be removed. Detailed Answer: Hello Ms XXXXXXX Welcome to healthcaremagic and thank you for posting your question here. The problem with pimple scars is, not all scars can be removed, and no cream will work for old scars, even if those scars are superficial. So the treatment depends on the exact extent of scars, are they old are fresh and how deep they are located. The primary treatment includes preventing new pimples from forming and leaving behind scars. I will suggest a few measures for this.. 1. If the pimples are not many and they are mild, then you can use Benzoyl peroxide. 2. Topical retinoids such as adapalene, tazarotene, and tretinoin, can be applied once and you should remember not to go out in sun if you use these. These are effective for moderate to severe acne. 3. Antibiotics such as minocycline or clindamycin may be combined with benzoyl peroxide for better results. Retinoids and antibiotics will require proper prescription. You have specifically asked regarding scars, but it is difficult to understand if you really have scars, or is it only hyperpigmentation without actually examining you in person. Old Scars can be reduced through Laser dermabrasion. I suggest you to kindly consult a qualified dermatologist and proceed further. I hope you will find this information useful, I have not elaborated on scar treatment because I do not want to confuse you with too much information and I am not really sure if you have scars and whether those scars are deep, old etc. Please ask me if you have any doubts or if you need further explaining of any aspect of my answer. Best regards.