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Acne for More Than 8 Yrs. I Am an Indian and Have Scars and Black Spots. How Can I Get Rid of This?

asked 1 year ago by suk in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Pamela Carr, MD
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Tags: acne scars, blackheads

3 answers to Acne for More Than 8 Yrs. I Am an Indian and Have Scars and Black Spots. How Can I Get Rid of This?

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Improving acne and its resulting defects.

I assume that you are from south Asia and as such also assume you have darker skin tones.  Any injury to the skin can result in a dark mark, whether an acne lesion, a scratch, burn, bite etc.  The first task is to control your acne to prevent new dark marks from forming.  Hydroquinone bleaching agents can be combined with a good acne regimen and chemical peels or microdermabrasion to gradually lighten the discolorations.  Controlling your acne and evening your skin... more
Pamela Carr, MD

Sugar Land Dermatologist
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Hope for acne scars and dark spots

Start with a dermatologist to get your acne under control. If you keep getting acne you'll keep getting dark spots and will continue to be unhappy with your appearance. Once your acne is treated, then consider scar treatments.
Daniel J. Ladd Jr., DO

Austin Dermatologist
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The Palette Approach to Acne Scars

There are many different techniques used in improving acne scars. It is a certainty that you will need to be treated with more than one. The characteristics of your scars (box-car, rolling, etc.), what depth the left-over color is at, and other factors will all be used to make a plan of treatment. You will need to see someone who can address all your concerns. Barry Resnik, MD, Dermatologist/cosmetic surgeon, Miami, FL
Barry Resnik, MD

Miami Dermatologist

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