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Have been using benzac only for day but washed my face post 3 hours and it left dark patch what shall i do
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Don't worry...you are suffering from irritant contact dermatitis causing face burn.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Hello.
Each and every person has different type of skin.
Benzac ac is anti acne benzoyl peroxide cream.
Development of black patch indicates that u are allergic to it.
Also the amount of cream, time of application and method of application are also important.
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Please send me the pic of affected area.
I can suggest you Treatment according to its severity and your skin type.
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This Darkness is due to Benzac only.
Stop using it.
Apply Nadibact cream in the morning and Clindamycin gel night
Glareacne face wash will help.
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Dr. Prateek Sondhi
Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi plz stop using benzac apply lot moisturizer .
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Pune
It has burnt ur skin mostly .acne needs a detailed discussion with ur dermatologist and proper treatment.comtsvt time if these medications is also important.kindky consult me online for further treatment
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is an anti acne cream. The dark patch has has happened because your skin is sensitive.
Consult me online . May require pic.
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Use cold water to wash face ,
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Stop this cream for 5 days
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Dr. Smriti Choudhary
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Bokaro
Benzac ac is wat u mean I think. It is not supposed to cause any pigmentation. It might be post acne hyperpigmentation. U need to consult for this
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