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Suggest Treatment For Acne Scars And Hyperpigmentation On Forehead

sir,iam 18 years old,from the past 4 years iam getting alot of pimples on the face,hands,shoulders,back.i ve consulted many dermatologists.what the problem is my face turned darker than the rest of my body and the pimples have formed like patches of dark and ive tried many creams like retino-a etc,but of no use.iam getting depressed.please give me any cream that helps in reducing the pimple marks and the darker pigmentation on the forehead, thank u
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Hi

Thanks for your query

You seem to have developed skin pigmentation due to acne scars and tanning.

Topical medications can definitely be of help to you in reducing the pigmentation to some extent.
I would advice that you should use a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the affected areas. This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there.

Also ,try not to touch the area too much
Use proper sunscreen (spf>26) before going out in the sun so that the lesion doesn't darken any further
Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads
If after all the above measures, the pigmentation tend to persist, then i would advise that you should see a dermatologist as there are various other measures for the treatment of pigmented skin like the use of chemical peels, dermabrasion etc which a dermatologist can decide according to the type of scars..

Hope it helps
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
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Suggest Treatment For Acne Scars And Hyperpigmentation On Forehead

Hi Thanks for your query You seem to have developed skin pigmentation due to acne scars and tanning. Topical medications can definitely be of help to you in reducing the pigmentation to some extent. I would advice that you should use a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the affected areas. This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there. Also ,try not to touch the area too much Use proper sunscreen (spf 26) before going out in the sun so that the lesion doesn t darken any further Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads If after all the above measures, the pigmentation tend to persist, then i would advise that you should see a dermatologist as there are various other measures for the treatment of pigmented skin like the use of chemical peels, dermabrasion etc which a dermatologist can decide according to the type of scars.. Hope it helps Wishing you speedy recovery Dr Geetika Paul