I am 28 years old female. My skin is oily and sensitive. I had acne but now I have acne marks left on my both cheeks. I am using himalaya neem facewash. please suggest an ointment to lighten the marks (i can't go for chemical peels). I need an ointment to at least lighten those marks.

Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor25yrs exp

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You can apply aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh, not from readymade gels available in market) on your face. Remove skin of an aloe vera leaf. Take /scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your face skin. Wash with plain water after an hour. Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. Once a week apply a mixture of besan, milk. Take a spoon besan add milk to make a paste add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on fac. Leave for a few minutes. Then rub off from n wash face with pain water. Apply moisturizer like coconut oil. Simple honey mask--before applying this mask, rinse your face with warm water to open up pores. Then apply honey and leave it on the skin for 30 minutes. Rinse the honey off with warm water; then rinse again with cold water to close the pores. Use some sunblock with spf (at least 50) every time you go out in sun. Apply it 30 mins before going out use umbrella when going in sun. Wear full sleeves clothsdrink plenty of fluids. Don’t be stressed. For more details consult online.  

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Hi lybrate-user, you need to use a salicylic acid based facewash and a retinoid based cream at night. Remember to use a non comedogenic moisturise in the day as retinoids can cause dryness and irritation also increase vitamin c in your diet. Avoid oiling your scalp as it will make you face more oily. Most importantly wear a sunscreen with atleast spf 30. Most importantly, consult a dermatologist, for the right strength of retinoid to be used on your skin. Also not all acne scars are need chemical peels. A dermatologist can examine your scars and suggest accordingly.  

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Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.(Professor)Dermatologist22yrs exp

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Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment. 

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