The following Conditions are related to Scarring of the skin

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  • Acne

    The most common topical prescription medications for acne are:Retinoids and retinoid-like drugs: Drugs that contain retinoic acids or tretinoin are often useful for moderate acne.Antibiotics: These work by killing excess skin bacteria and reducing redness and inflammation. Examples include clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin, Duac, othersAzelaic acid and salicylic acid: Azelaic acid is a naturally occurri  Read More

  • Acne (pimples)

    Acne (pimples) is a skin condition characterized by lesions and eruptions on the skin's surface, especially on the face, neck, back, etc. Pimple is usually a less severe variety of acne. It occurs in single or small groups, usually treated with mild over-the-counter drugs and home remedies.Retinoids and retinoid-like drugs: Drugs that contain retinoic acids or tretinoin are often useful for moderate acne.A  Read More

  • Erythropoietic protoporphyria

    Most forms of erythropoietic protoporphyria are inherited.The risk factors of erythropoietic protoporphyria include:Porphyria can occur if you inherit a defective gene from one of your parents (autosomal dominant pattern) or inherit a defective gene from both parents (autosomal recessive pattern).Environmental factors may also trigger the development of signs and symptoms in porphyria.Trig  Read More