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How to remove acne and acne spots?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a heavy acne problem all of a sudden. I have been following a face wash routine with Cetaphil and then keep washing my face with water and applying sunscreen. Then in the evening, I wash my face with water and apply aloe vera, and at night I wash my face and apply benzoyl peroxide spot treatment and retinol. I want to include AHA (alpha-hydroxy acids), BHA (beta-hydroxy acid), and vitamin C in my skin routine. Please suggest a method to remove the spot and acne.
Answered by Dr. Deepti Shukla

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Deepti Shukla is a skilled Dermatologist and Venereologist committed to helping patients achieve healthy skin and hair. She provides personalized care for a range of dermatological and cosmetic concerns, including hair disorders, acne, and skin infections. Her approach combines modern treatments with patient-centered guidance to ensure effective and lasting results.

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Hello,

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Acne in women can occur due to underlying hormonal imbalances. I always rule out the hormonal imbalance in female patients with acne as most doctors treat acne and do not address the underlying issue, which is why acne keeps recurring. So do you get your periods regularly? Are you gaining weight recently? Do you have thyroid disease or does anyone in the family have it?

Now acne may occur without underlying cause also. So if you have painful pimples, I would like to start you on a short course of antiacne antibiotics to control this initial flare and prevent scarring, and then oral and topical medications to keep acne under control and prevent a recurrence. Now Cetaphil (a gentle cleanser) is good for the skin, and you can continue with that, or I can suggest a different facewash if your skin is oily. You can use D' Acne face wash as it is a salicylic and glycolic acid-based face wash. For black spots, also we need to start treatment. Please share a photo of the face so I can better assess the grade of acne and pigmentation and suggest appropriate treatment.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At July 29, 2020
Reviewed At February 14, 2025

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Deepti Shukla is a skilled Dermatologist and Venereologist committed to helping patients achieve healthy skin and hair. She provides personalized care for a range of dermatological and cosmetic concerns, including hair disorders, acne, and skin infections. Her approach combines modern treatments with patient-centered guidance to ensure effective and lasting results.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Dr. Deepti Shukla

Venereology

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Deepti Shukla is a skilled Dermatologist and Venereologist committed to helping patients achieve healthy skin and hair. She provides personalized care for a range of dermatological and cosmetic concerns, including hair disorders, acne, and skin infections. Her approach combines modern treatments with patient-centered guidance to ensure effective and lasting results.

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