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Acne Scars

Acne breakouts can leave behind scars that are raised, shallow or discolored. They are permanent changes that occur on the skin due to a break in the wall of the hair follicle.

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My severe acne is added up with oily skin and scars. What should I do to get rid of it?

Query: Hello doctor, I have severe acne with the scar left on the skin. I have very oily skin and the acne is a little painful and sebaceous. I am currently using Benzoyl peroxide.  Read Full »


Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your photograph and found that you are suffering from nodular cystic acne with scarring. It is a severe type of acne. Acne is common at a young age. It occurs due to blockage and inflammation of sebaceous glands under the influence of androgen hormone....  Read Full »

I have pimple scars throughout my face. Shall I try shark oil or pore minimizer?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been very prone to acne and I have pimples and pimple marks almost everywhere on my face for three years, even though I use Master anti-pimple facial wash and Master anti-pimple cleanser every night, it does not seem to be the solution. I am about to use Skinlight body care rejuven...  Read Full »


Dr. Subhash Kashyap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pimples present on whiteheads, blackheads, abscesses over the face. This is the spectrum of acne vulgaris which is common at a young age. In your case, as you have reported there are active lesions as well as active acne. This occurs due to androgen production during th...  Read Full »

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