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Can Otocomb Ointment Cause Facial Pigmentation Problems?

Hi, I have been using otocomb ointment on some acne sores on my face now for about 4 years. It ususally clears them up in a couple of days and I just use this every 2nd night on the spots only. But I think it is causing some pigmentation problems on my face now. Could this be the cause of it? Thanks
Wed, 1 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The ointment that you are using is a topical steroid, Triamcinolone Acetonide. It is not an Antiacne medication and may in fact cause more acne if used regularly. I suggest you to discontinue it immediately. For your acne you may use either Clindamycin 1% gel or benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel. For the dark spots of acne i suggest you to use a kojic acid based cream. All of these are prescription drugs.

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Can Otocomb Ointment Cause Facial Pigmentation Problems?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The ointment that you are using is a topical steroid, Triamcinolone Acetonide. It is not an Antiacne medication and may in fact cause more acne if used regularly. I suggest you to discontinue it immediately. For your acne you may use either Clindamycin 1% gel or benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel. For the dark spots of acne i suggest you to use a kojic acid based cream. All of these are prescription drugs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.