Hi I have dark acne pigmentation and a few active acne. I did an online consultation with a dermatologist who prescribed me azee 500 for 3 days, clear gel and aha glow face wash for 7 days. I see there are two variants - ?clear gel? and ?clear gel ap?. Which one should I use? Also how many times a day? When?

Dr. Madhavi PudiDermatologist10yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user! usually any doctor prescribes medication for a particular time period. Just check the prescription once .clear gel is plain clindamycin and clear gel ap is clindamycin with adapalene combination. If your doctor prescribes clear gel ,better you use only plain clear gel .acne is disease of oil glands inflammation which is under of hormonal fluctuations, dietary changes ,lifestyles modifications, stress. Usually in the age of 26 years, acne can be because of underlying hormone imbalances like thyroid and pcod. Please check your hormones to treat acne from root cause. Once hormonal fluctuations are ruled out ,femcinol ap gel or clear gel ap gel can clear the acne in around 3 months. Reduce diet rich in high glycemic index like sweets and chocolates, cut down dairy products, oily foods and non vegetarian foods for better results.  

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

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It depends on the grade. 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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