- Female
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really struggling with acne and pigmentation issues that I've had for the past two months. My doctor put me on zithrox 250 three times a week for three months, and I'm using acnicin sunscreen and acne uv gel with SPF 30, plus a hyperpigmentation cream with tyrodin, kojic acid, arbutin, vitamin C, and vitamin E. The acne's cleared up, but I still have some marks and scars left, especially on my cheeks. Any advice on what I can do next?
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Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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