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Acne problem

2021-10-25 17:49:55
One of the doctor from practice...gave me benzoyl peroxide gel for acne as a night cream... Now when I applies it...my skin is burning a alot... It also got red and dome swell also ame on my cheeks
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Its a good cream Stop temporarily Start reapplying once the redness subsides like for 30mins alternate days Then for an hour Rest need pics to commmet

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Stop that gel for 5-7 days Share pics of the affected area and all the medicines Sun protection is must

Answered2021-10-26 07:10:57

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Stop it temporarily for a week and restart it Apply very very little cream If burning sensation persists reduce the frequency to alternate days If still there u can still reduce to once in three days Other option is apply once daily at night and keep it for one hour before wash BP is a good cream Sunscreen is  a must

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