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Are There Home Remedies For Mild Acne And Scars Of Face?

i have mild acne marks and few new acne on my cheeks . the acne started growing on my face just since 8 months . before that my skin was smooth and clean with no acne and problems . i have tried retino-a and acnesol gel . but i was left with acne marks . i have also tried home medications but dint notice much effect . please advice me for a clean acne and acne marks free face. i am male . age : 16 years
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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Hello. Thank you for writing to us

Your main concern is acne and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
I suggest you to consult a dermatologist in your region for specific antiacne treatment rather than trying home remedies as these might cause more acne and leave you face dry and irritated.
You may use a topical antibacterial e.g clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide gel for active acne during day time.
At night you may use a topical retinoid e.g Adapalene gel Or Azaleic acid gel,over the whole affected area.
Topical retinoids are antiinflammatory as well as comedolytic; therefore they help with both preexisting acne as well as prevent new acne formation.
Topical retinoids also help fade away the spots/PIH resulting from acne.
Your doctor may also start you on Oral antibiotics in case you have inflammatory acne i.e acne that is red, painful, pustular.

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Are There Home Remedies For Mild Acne And Scars Of Face?

Hello. Thank you for writing to us Your main concern is acne and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). I suggest you to consult a dermatologist in your region for specific antiacne treatment rather than trying home remedies as these might cause more acne and leave you face dry and irritated. You may use a topical antibacterial e.g clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide gel for active acne during day time. At night you may use a topical retinoid e.g Adapalene gel Or Azaleic acid gel,over the whole affected area. Topical retinoids are antiinflammatory as well as comedolytic; therefore they help with both preexisting acne as well as prevent new acne formation. Topical retinoids also help fade away the spots/PIH resulting from acne. Your doctor may also start you on Oral antibiotics in case you have inflammatory acne i.e acne that is red, painful, pustular. Regards