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Hi, I am having acne scars across my face, which doesn't seem to be looking good as I grow. I was advised to do some sessions of derma roller. However, I wanted to check if there are any ointment or medicines that I can use rather?
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Topical cream will not help in acne .pls don't waste Ur time applying it . They can spoil Ur face
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dermaroller is also effective bit best is a laser assisted reduction
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bee carefull with creams bought over the counter
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Hello.
U are having deep boxcar and rolling scar.
For such conditions usually combination of Treatment like dermaroller, laser, chemical peeling help.
Cream is helpful in superficial scar. Unfortunately cream doesn't work for the type of scar u are having
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Pls visit nearby Dermatologist clinic for Treatment session
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Hello
What u have are called post acne scars
And yes Derma roller is one of the treatment options for u I would suggest a combine session of Fco2 lasers with PRP.
And am sorry no cream would actually work for ur scars
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Visit a dermatologist and plan for ur sessions
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Pleases do not pick ur acne
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Dr. Suvina attavar
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Mangalore
Hi,
These are box scars and rolling scars which would not respond to any cream.
A combination of microneedling rf with resurfacing laser would help.
Again these cant be gine 100% appearance can be reduced to upto 70%.
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dermaroller & laser are the options .
Creams may not work .
Consult online .
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Use Sunscreen regularly
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Cosmetologist
15 yrs exp
Kolkata
Ointments wont help, do dermaroller, laser with prp, wl b best for acne scars
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Pune
These can be treated effectively by lasers and dermaroller.no creams can treat these.
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Any further queries cinsult me online
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