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How to manage dark spots and pimples?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have dark spots near hair roots on my face, and there are small pimples on my face.

Kindly help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

The probable causes include:

  1. Hormonal imbalance.

  2. Stress.

  3. Overactive sebaceous glands.

  4. Clogged pores.

  5. Propionibacterium species.

  6. exposure to dust.

The differential diagnosis includes acne grade two.

The probable diagnoses include acne grade two.

I advise you to do the following:

1. Use Dermadew acne face wash twice daily for two weeks.

2. Apply Clindamycin (Lincomycin antibiotic) clear gel twice daily for two weeks.

3. Apply Acne OC (sebum-regulating moisturizer) cream during the day for two weeks.

Regarding follow-up:

  1. Follow-up to be done after two weeks.

The preventive measures to be followed include:

  1. Do not scratch or rub the lesions.

  2. Avoid using oily, greasy cosmetic products.

  3. Eat a diet rich in antioxidants, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins A and C.

  4. Drink plenty of water.

Kindly consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medications with their consent.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At July 8, 2025
Reviewed AtJuly 11, 2025

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