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I am a student and i had acne as you can see in photo , i started treatment of them using youtube dermatologist videos and research on chatgpt althoug i did not used any natural remedies as i am a science student and i thought they can cause problems so i trusted modern medicine and started adapline every night (pea sized) and benzoyl peroxide on acne areas in morning
And i followed this routine
Morning : cetaphil syndet bar for cleanser and then moisturizer non comedogenic and than benzoyl peroxide
And in night : same syndet bar for cleanser ,than after 20 minutes adapline and than sleep
I knew about sunscreen but i thought i remain all day in home and avoid sunlight as i am preparing for exam online
Now ,this is the result of 75 days of adapline
And now i think i did a mistake for not consulting a dermatologist
I regret my this type of scientific thinking and rationality
Can any doctor suggest me what should i do
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• You actually show partial improvement with adapalene + benzoyl peroxide (less inflammation in recent photos)
• Current issue is persistent inflammatory acne + post-inflammatory marks, not treatment failure
• Likely irritation + barrier damage + lack of sunscreen is slowing recovery
Next steps
• Continue adapalene at night (pea-sized, whole face)
• Use benzoyl peroxide only as spot treatment (not full face daily)
• Add gentle moisturizer twice daily (very important)
• Start sunscreen (SPF 30–50) daily even indoors
• Add niacinamide (morning) for oil control + marks
• If still active acne → consult dermatologist for oral antibiotics (short course) or combination therapy
Helpful tips / Words of caution
• Don’t overuse benzoyl peroxide → causes dryness & rebound acne
• Don’t expect full results before 3–4 months (you’re at ~2.5 months)
• Avoid picking/squeezing → prevents scars
• Keep routine simple and consistent
• ⚠️ If acne becomes cystic, painful, or leaves scars → seek in-person dermatology care early
Kindly consult with me via Practo for detailed evaluation and treatment
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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 more 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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Heya young man ...
Don't be too hard on yourself.
You did the best you can at that point.
Now, there is no use crying over spilt milk.
This is a common problem among teenagers and can be easily sorted.
Do consult in-person or Online with a qualified Dermatologist.
If you prefer, you can use this App's INSTANT ONLINE Consultation to connect with me or go onto any Practo linked site rg Apollo 24/7 🙏
Stop 🛑 both these creams for now; yes even though you don't step into direct ☀️, UV light is the limiting factor; wear a 🧢 in the interim as sunscreens can make the face oily and for now , let things calm down.
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Avoid OTC products, home remedies, self medication and Dr Google's suggestions 🙏
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Thankfully you haven’t done any damage but improvement . Mostly patients spoil there face with all Instagram reels and contents
Next Steps
Just consult a dermatologist . You need some oral medications and some time with it to resolve acne completely
Health Tips
Do not prick or itch acne
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Surat
Specific treatment available for better outcomes
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Need complete treatment.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Need oral medicines
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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From your images, there is some improvement, but you still have active inflammatory acne, which means your treatment likely needs a little adjustment rather than a complete change.
A few important points:
• Acne treatment usually takes 8–12 weeks or more, so patience is key
• Sunscreen is still important even indoors, especially with adapalene
• You may now benefit from adding an oral medication or modifying topicals based on severity
Next Steps
I would suggest a proper consultation so we can tailor treatment specifically for your skin and prevent future marks/scarring.
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You’re on the right track—just need some fine-tuning
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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