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Closed Comedones on cheeks and forehead
My skin type is dry and closed comedones for almost a year now. It's on my cheeks and my forehead is full.
What should I use for treatment?
What I'm using:
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% gel:
For the past week, I have been applying it for 2 hours only on affected areas and then I wash my face.
Adapalene:
After I wash my face, I apply a very little amount of it and follow up with Cetaphil moisturizer.
Salicylic Acid-
Facewash: I have finished a bottle of it. I've switched to Cetaphil facewash for now to avoid irritating my dry skin in winters.
Zitcare (1% salicylic acid): On days I don't apply adapalene, I apply zitcare and follow it up with the Cetaphil moisturiser.
In the past month, they have increased which is why I started Benzoyl Peroxide last week. I have noticed they've become more prominent since I have started Benzoyl Peroxide. I read that it's supposed to purge before it gets better with Benzoyl Peroxide.
What should I do?
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Comedones, Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Consult a dermatologist, get the comedones extracted first.
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Pls do online consultation or visit a dermatologist
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Specific medication is available for treatment of your skin condition.
Connect online for proper assessment and detailed prescription
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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. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
38 yrs exp
Mumbai
Benzoyl peroxide will only irritate your dry skin more. First is to moisture and hydrate your skin well. Please take online consultation so that the right skincare routine an be advised.
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Dr. Supriya M Muthalgiri
Dermatology
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please take online consultation for detailed examination and treatment
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