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Hello, Both the doctors are right Deriva cms reduces sebum production and decreases occurrence of new acne. And kojic acid helps with pigmentation. For people with severe acne oral retinoids helps control sebum production and pimples. You may need actibiotics to control active acne like oral doxycycline and local clindamycin creams. Once the acne is under control then you can start treatment for pimple marks which may be pigmentation or scars. There are various treatments for acne scars which in...more
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Hello Sanju,Kojic acid cream is safe to lactating mother,but u should also use Sunclip gel sunscreen in the morning n also apply Clindac A gel at night if pimples r there,for scars u need to have oral medicine also which may effect the baby,so after u stop baby feeding u can start treatment for scars , wash your face with Saslic face wash twice a day n take fruits and vegetables and avoid junk n sugary foods and drinks
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Kojic acid cream is used to remove the dead cells of the skin and hence the exposed skin is more sensitive and can lead to rashes and also the skin will turn dry after using the soap leading to itching and for a healthy skin Few diet tips -   Not to eat fried food items and  Can eat  All green vegetables, moong , chana , Dal , rice etc  And  to apply ghee over chappati and don't apply oil over chappati  And  to drink milk mixed with turmeric powder twice a day  And  If possible eat eggs on alter...more
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