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Acne & acne scars

One of the most common — and most treatable — skin concerns. Early, well-managed care lowers the chance of lasting scars.

Worth knowing

Acne is more than “just a teenage phase”

It's easy to dismiss pimples as a normal part of growing up — something that simply comes and goes. But acne is a genuine skin disorder, and it deserves to be treated like one. For many adolescents it affects far more than the skin: it can quietly chip away at confidence during an already sensitive age, and the scarring it leaves behind may affect quality of life long after the breakouts have faded.

Acne isn't only a teenage problem, either — adults can develop it too, often well into their 30s and 40s. And while it's extremely common, common doesn't mean normal. Like any other skin condition, acne can be understood, managed and treated — for clearer, healthier skin and a real lift in how you feel.

"Most acne improves with the right routine and a little patience."
Teen acneAdult & hormonal acne BlackheadsCystic acneAcne marks & scars

What causes it

Excess oil, clogged pores, acne-causing bacteria and inflammation — often influenced by hormones, stress, diet and the wrong skincare products.

How we treat it

A personalised plan that may include medical creams, oral medication when needed, chemical peels, and scar treatments — matched to your skin type and severity.

See a dermatologist if…

  • Acne is painful, deep or cystic
  • It's leaving marks or scars
  • Over-the-counter products aren't helping
  • It's affecting your confidence
Eat well

The pimple-clearing diet

What you eat shows on your skin. Here's Dr. Nirmala Purohit's simple guide to the foods that help clear acne — and the ones worth cutting back on.

Add to your plate

Foods to eat

  • Probiotic foods — kefir, cultured vegetables
  • High-zinc foods — grass-fed meat, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, cashews
  • Omega-3 foods — fish, organic meat, free-range eggs
  • Vitamin A foods — kale, spinach, sweet potato, carrots
  • High-fibre foods — vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, oatmeal
  • Liver-supportive foods — broccoli, cauliflower, pears, apples
Best to limit

Foods to avoid

  • Processed foods
  • Sugar
  • Chocolate
  • Caffeine
  • Conventional dairy
  • Fried & fast foods

Diet is one piece of the puzzle — for persistent acne, book a consultation for a plan made for your skin.