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Advice for Persistent Acne & Irritation
Hello Doctor,
I am reaching out for an online consultation regarding a recent skin reaction I am experiencing.
A few days ago, I underwent a peel-off treatment. Since then, I have developed:
• New and painful acne on my chin and cheeks
• Redness and inflammation
• Dry, flaky skin on my nose and cheek area
• Increased sensitivity to products that usually suit me
I had been using retinoids earlier (I-Retinext / I-Renol) but stopped them 4–5 days ago because the irritation increased. After the peel, my skin seems to have worsened instead of improving, and I am unsure whether this is normal purging or a sign of over-exfoliation or irritation.
One particular pimple on my chin is quite painful and looks red and inflamed, and I want to know the safest way to reduce it quickly.
I would like your guidance on:
1. Whether this reaction is expected after a peel
2. How I should treat the current acne and dryness
3. Whether I should restart retinoids later or avoid them
4. Any medications or creams
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Yes post peels there are chances acne might get flared up
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Restart retinoids only once peeling stops, use moisturiser and do proper sun protection
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Dr. Simoni Sarodia
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries .
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
After peeling skin tends to become thinner due to exfoliation. That is why it becomes more sensitive also. Kindly consult for better management and products to suit this situation.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Need oral medicines
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 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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Dr. Rahul Trivedi
Dermatology
1 yrs exp
Gulbarga
If you could have mentioned what are the peels you have gone through and it takes some time for akin to become normal after peel
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Dr. Yashwant Singh
Dermatologist
32 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
You need oral treatment for this condition . Please visit us to evaluate it . In the mean time use acne face wash once a day . Don’t touch the lesions .it’s inflammation and sec infection . Do come for treatment
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Specific medication will treat your concern.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Devang Pandya
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Jamnagar
no need to worry it is reversible with proper treatment
need to know type of peel and some history for proper management
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Book online consultation of Dermatologist
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avoid hairoil
dairy products, sweets and carbohydrates containing food
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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