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A 35-year-old male asked:
i have black spots on my face and whenever i have pimple, no matter how small.. it always leaves a black spot. they tend to be visible for a long time. do i need to see a dermatologist or is there something i can buy. i'm now desperate?
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Dr. Gerhard Schoonbee answered
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Hyperpigmentation : Your condition is called Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. There are topical treatments available, such as Tretinoin, Hydroquinone and Azeliac acid . You might need a prescription for some of these products.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
My face colour is dark and lots of pimpels can I use penderm to make face colour fair?
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Dr. Robert Kwok answered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Maybe not: An internet search revealed some panderm and penderm creams. They have ingredients such as antibacterials, antifungals, corticosteroids, and/or retinoids. Corticosteroids are not used in the U.S. For acne, except briefly. Since it is not sure what is in the "penderm" being asked about, one cannot tell if it is safe or useful to try the cream. Dark skin can react unpredictably to acne treatments.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Hi dear doctor just want to say my face got a lots of pimple so what should I eat or use for my face to make it better thank you?
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Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered
Dermatology 25 years experience
Varied options: Acne treatments are often geared toward the types of acne bumps you have. Blackheads and whiteheads often respond well to things containing salicylate acid or benzoyl peroxide some of which can be found at your local drug store. Inflamed pimples and pustules often need some form of antibiotic, either topically or from a pill. A dermatologist can help if simple things don't work.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Pimples leave dark spot on my face... Can you tell remedy for that doctor?
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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Dark Spots from acne: The dark spots that form around acne blemishes result from a condition called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. Sometimes they're fairly light and unnoticeable, and sometimes they're large dark marks. This condition can also be caused by excessively dry skin. Treatment can be with bleaching cream like hydroquinone.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
How to reduce pimples from my face?
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Dr. Ryan Stanton answered
Emergency Medicine 18 years experience
Hygiene: Good hygiene and acne products such as benzoil peroxide.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
I m having pimples on my face what kind of treatment i must have?
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
Pathology 44 years experience
21st century Rx: You deserve treatment. I start with topical clindamycin, plus benzoyl peroxide if there aren't a lot of blackheads or a retinoic acid derivative if there are. A woman is often cleared by the oral contraceptive pill. If it's harder to manage, i add a systemic antibiotic appropriate for the person. Dermatologists have the big guns. Good luck.
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