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What is the most effective way to treat mild pimples, scars, and pores?

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Published At September 21, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have mild pimples with scars and pores, also. I am using the medication, which I will attach to this. I want to know the effective way.

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

Pimples are somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin.

1. Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on the face.

2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products.

3. Avoid dust and use sunscreen (above 30 sun protection factor SPF).

4. Do not rub any cream on the face.

5. Do not use any steroid creams.

6. Continue treatment for at least one month.

7. Facewash or soaps are not very useful.

8. Do not touch acne and avoid pressing it.

For effective treatment, take the following:

  1. Clindamycin - This is more preventive and curative, so I advise patients to apply it all over the face in the morning.

  2. Apply Adapalene gel at night specifically to the acne-affected areas.

  3. Tablet doxy (Doxycycline) 100 mg once a day.

Post-acne scars are three types -Box scars, icepick (pinpoint scars), and rolling scars. Pinpoint scars are difficult to treat, while box scars are easy.

1. No creams or tablets can help you out with scars.

2. Best technique is CO2 fractional laser and subcision. It takes five to six sitting, but the results are better than any other procedure.

3. Dermaroller and subcision are also other methods but less effective than above.

3. Filler has a hiding effect; it fills the pits and gives the impression of fullness but it is not permanent.

4. Chemical peels - lf scars are not much prominent, then peels also could be effective.

All procedures take four to six sitting and five to six months for better results.

Thank you for consulting me.

You can always come back and reach me at icliniq.com.

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Dr. Gaurang Gupta
Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Dermatology

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