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Acne and acne marks
I am suffuring from a major acne and acne marks problem from past 8 months and is getting worse every day please help
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Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia
Dermatologist
25 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi ! Thanks for your query.
You have what is known as PIH or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
1. Sunscreen and sunprotection- this forms the absolute cornerstone of management. You need to be on this for the duration of any treatment. 2. Apply a kojic acid cream for at least 8 weeks. 3. Chemical peels such as glycolic acid can help. You will need 6 to 12 treatments over the next few months.
4.Laser treatments are a great help in getting faster results. The best treatment is a combination of the above.
Next Steps
Following health feeds will be helpful : "What Makes Your Skin Prone to Acne? Top 5 Causes of Acne" by Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/what-makes-your-skin-prone-to-acne-top-5-causes-of-acne-14523/post "Teen Acne: What Helps, What Hurts!" by Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/teen-acne-what-helps-what-hurts-14525/post "Understanding Chemical Peels" by Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/understanding-chemical-peels-8036/post "10 Tips for Brighter & Younger Looking Skin!" by Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/10-tips-for-brighter-younger-looking-skin-16374/post
Health Tips
Do not break the boils. Apply Sunscreens regularly. Avoid taking anti-acne medications without knowing a skin type. A thorough history, and clinical examination will be required to solve the issue. Visit clinic personally for evaluation and customised treatment regimen.
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