I get recurrent pimples on my cheek, which leaves scars on drying. Please help.

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Thank you for providing the information. If possible provide me photographs of the affected areas which will help me for a better understanding of your skin problem and proper treatment plan.

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I have seen the pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These are Acne vulgaris (whiteheads and pustular). You can start Azelaic acid 20% cream in the morning for 20 days and Clindamycin 1% gel at night for 20 days and daytime non-oily/greasy sunscreen (Suncros aquagel) and one face wash (Ahaglow face wash). Also, take tablet Prednisolone 5 mg one tablet at night after food and 2.5 mg one tablet at the morning after food for 20 days, tablet Azithromycin 500 mg one tablet at the morning after food on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (three days in a week) for four weeks. The reason behind pimples or acne is mostly hormonal changes and oily skin. So these can subside with treatment but requires maintenance treatment even after the subsidence of pimples. Take a less glycemic diet and more protein diet. Review after 20 days. Note: This treatment is for non-pregnant woman and non-lactating mothers.

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You can continue with your Neutrogena face wash. Sunscreen is important, apply at least at 8 AM and 12 PM (afternoon). There are two tablets and both are important. Take at least for 20 days. From your photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have more dark spots and few scars. For dark spots, I have given cream and sunscreen. Treatment of scar is different, it will come in picture after the subsidence of pimples.