Is it ok for a 17 year old to apply salicylic acid or niacinamide for acne marks and bumps?

Acne Scars

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Dr. Siddhartha SaikiaDermatologist8yrs exp

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Yes. You can go for 2% Salicylic Acid and 4% Niacinamide. But be careful. Start with 2-3 times per week at night. In the morning, you can apply a sunscreen. Slowly, you can start to apply every night after a few weeks.

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Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.(Professor)Dermatologist23yrs exp

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treatment 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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