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By sandhya22 | Jan 29, 2013

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acne and acne scars

i have many pimples and red colour scars on my face i feel shy to go out side please give a solution to get rid of it

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S. Kaul, MD

Jan 31, 2013

To: sandhya22

Hi there!

To keep your skin acne free it is advised to keep it clean and oil free at all times. Wash the face atleast 2-3 times a day with a mild soap and keep it adequately moisturized. For mild acne one could use ointments containing benzoyl peroxide/ clindamycin; while for severer ones it is best advised to consult a dermatologist.
For the scars you could try any OTC skin lightening creams/ ointments containing tretinoin, hydroquinone, arbutin, azelaic acid, niacinamid etc. If these do not seem to help, you may consider seeing a dermatologist for alternative management.
Hope this helps.

Take care!

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