I'm looking for a good fairness cream for my oily skin. I have some black spots and a few small pimples on my face, which worry me. Any suggestions on what might work best for my skin type?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Acne treatment has multiple stages - to control new breakouts, to clear the sequelae (pigmentation and scars) and to prevent a relapse. An attempt to find out the root cause of acne should be made in every patient or else it keeps recurring. Each phase takes a couple of weeks before we move to the next phase of treatment. If you have active acne lesions, it should be controlled on priority basis Next Steps A good skin care regimen comprises 4 steps - cleansing, toning, moisturizing and sunblock. Based on your skin type, a dermatologist will recommend you appropriate products.

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