Acne?: If by blemish, you mean pimples: treatments include: topical tretinoin applied to the affected area at bedtime or every other day; Adapalene topical applied every evening; tazarotene topical every eve, or salicylic acid topical every eve. Other treatements include benzoyl peroxide topical, Clindamycin topical and Erythromycin topical.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Fading creams: The gold standard for lightening dark marks is hydroquinone. You can purchase fading creams that contain 2-3% hydroquinone without a prescription (ambi, atra, porcelana, nadinola, to name a few). You should also be careful to protect your skin with sunscreen, as sun will make dark marks darker. There are also stronger prescription fading creams and chemical peels, if you need them.
Answered 9/15/2013
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Acne Treatment: There are many over the counter options to try. In general, you need one medication to kill bacteria, like benzoyl peroxide, and a second medication to help unplug your pores, like salicylic acid. There are also many prescription treatments if these fail. Hormonal therapy can work as well, like birth control pills or spironolactone. In severe cases, Accutane is another option.
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