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Scars and scabs from old acne
Please suggest a cream for scars and scabs on my butt due to old acne . There's dark spots and pigmentation also.
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Hi there.
Acne issues are a multifactorial and multifaceted issue that will require a more in-depth assessment.
Hormonal, Environmental, Stress, Dietary, Infections all play a role and hence there are different modalities of treatment.
Post acne marks and scars too can be addressed in different ways from topical spot peels to creams to procedures like subcision of scars to dermabrasion to lasers .
Kindly Consult Online or in-person for a more detailed structured prescription tailor made for your problem.
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Scars can range from pigmentation to punched out looking areas on your skin. Consultation with a dermatologist is required to adequately diagnose the scars and treat based on the same.
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Avoid scratching and picking of future pimples to avoid scars.
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Proper hx is needed
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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