• You have oily, comedonal acne-prone skin (blackheads/whiteheads)
• Best approach = salicylic acid cleanser + leave-on retinoid (adapalene)
• Facewash alone won’t fully treat comedones, but helps control oil
Next steps
• Use any of these affordable pharmacy facewashes (choose one):
– Salicylic acid (1–2%) facewash (e.g., Saslic DS / Minimalist / Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash)
– Use twice daily
• Night: start Adapalene 0.1% gel (pea-sized, full face)
• Morning: light oil-free moisturizer + sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Helpful tips / Words of caution
• Don’t over-wash (max 2 times/day)
• Avoid scrubs—they worsen comedones
• Start adapalene slowly (alternate nights initially)
• Expect mild purging (acne because of retinol/ retinoids ) for 2–4 weeks
• ⚠️ Consistency for 6–8 weeks is key for visible results
Kindly consult with me via Practo for detailed evaluation and treatment
Answered2026-04-06 05:05:46
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