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How we should use salicylic acid in our face and when used ? Should I use another product with salicylic acid?

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Why..it depends on the severity and diagnosis... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

HOW TO use salicylic acid on your face? . How many times in a day ? What other products use with salicylic acid ?

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Salicylic acid comes in different concentrations. It is indicated for oily and acne prone skin. Do not use it without a proper consultation as it can cause burns and post inflammatory pigmentation. Yo ...  Read More

Are there any soaps with salicylic acid for regular use? I could only find facewash gels but not soaps.

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Yes..all acne soaps.However it depends on the tone and texture of skin... for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Can I use a cream with salicylic acid in the morning and a cleanser with salicylic acid at night? Would it be too much for my skin?

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It is not advisable to prescribe without examining the patient. Kindly send photos using private chat for better understanding of the problem. Once diagnosis is made, then only we can prescribe some m ...  Read More

I used 1% salicylic acid gel on face (2 times a week) and see a lot of purging . Should I discontinue the use?

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Specific Medicines are available for good control.... Do direct consultation for detailed prescription.... For more details whatsApp me on 08800646 77 four ...  Read More

Can I use salicylic acid for whiteheads and azelaic acid for acne marks together because I want to treat both at the same time ?? If yes , how to safely incorporate them in routine ??

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Yes, can be used, but layering is important. Skincare routine can be customised as per your skin type and concerns Consult online with relevant photographs for detailed discussion and proper prescript ...  Read More

Does Salicylic acid treats Whiteheads ? If yes what would be the correct percentage for beginners ??

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Yes it helps but it depends on the skin type. You can go for 2%. There are many options with better results. Kindly book an online consultation so that we can check your skin type and suggest better ...  Read More

In Which form salicylic acid is good for combination skin for whiteheads ? Face wash or gel ?...?? ???

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Kindly consult online with pictures for detailed prescription as treatment depends on how extensive the lesions are, your skin type and few other factors ...  Read More

Which salicylic acid tropical cream is best for flat warts. And also how to use this cream and also how much time.

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Not much use...Undergo laser removal therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

I am using salicylic acid foaming facewash for acne and acne scars. Can I use salicylic acid serum 2% for nose for blackheads ?

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No .. treatment depends on the grade... Blackheads, 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 c ...  Read More

Sir How much quantity should I take of salicyclic acid 2% with LHA as a cleanser to wash my face? 2] Can we use cleanser only in the place of face wash? I have combination skin.

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Please consult online for detailed examination and treatment ...  Read More

I have few whiteheads and want to incorporate salicylic acid in my skincare...how should I include it ...can I use salicylic acid daily in morning and retinol at night ...

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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 ...  Read More

I am sensitive to salicylic acid , so I stopped using it and started with benzoyl for white comodones on my forehead, but after 2 months I used it yesterday, but now that area is very itchy and redness is there plus tiny tiny bumps have appeared where weren't there as such. Please help

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Avoid salicylic acid ...  Read More

Can I use salicylic acid and niacinamide together for Acne and it's marks ? If yes then how much time it has to be left out on skin ?

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You can.. however treatment depends on the grade..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 cre ...  Read More

I have bacne and acne problem every summer. The breakouts make me irritated and my skin becomes itchy and burny. I'm 16 weeks pregnant. Is 1% salicylic acid body wash okay to use in pregnancy 2nd trimester twice a day. kindly suggest.

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please take consultation for further evaluation and proper diagnosis ...  Read More

Hi Doctors. I was suffering with pimples almost for 3 years. I consulted a doctor she gave me some prescription and also gave 6 session of salicylic acid combination chemical peel. Which costed me around 50k. I got pimples and due to which again i have very dark spots on face. I can't afford to pay 50k again. Please suggest the salicylic acid chemi

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It can be cleared with specific medicine... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Can I use Salicylic acid face wash as a spot treatment for acne ? Because applying face wash on whole face results in excessive dryness in my skin .

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Alternate safe medicine available.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Why should I stop using salicylic acid gel and salicylic acid face wash when using adapalene gel...in online consultation doctor told me to discontinue the use of salicylic acid gel and face wash and start using adapalene gel and doxibond lb ...why should I discontinue use of salicylic acid gel and face wash

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Both cause exfoliation. So you may develop irritation and dryness. If no issues with that , you can continue the facewash only. Apply good moisturizer to counteract dryness. ...  Read More

Hi.. Can we use Benzoyl peroxide gel and Salicylic acid gel in the same day... Like Salicylic acid gel in the morning and benzoyl peroxide gel at night...

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The treatment of acne differs according to the grade of involvement. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breako ...  Read More

Now a days lots of videos are on social media for Salicylic Acid. It is safe to use and any recommendations on this product for peeling. Please suggest for better and clean skin.

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It depends on the tone and texture of skin.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I normally have an oily skin but I guess this year my glands are producing a bit less oil, but nevertheless, I started using neutrogena oil free face wash with 2% salicylic acid. Its been three days and the skin around the lips feels a bit itchy and a little painful. I have a few active acne and dark spots. Please suggest something. Thank you!

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It can be cleared..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 increa ...  Read More

I am a teenager i have patchy beard i have acne my local dermotologist reccomended a salicylic acid facewash acne has decreased but when ever i use this ds salic facewash i see one or two beard hair falling after i wash ? Does salicylic acid create beard hair loss ?

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No... alternate safe facewash available.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I want to buy a salicylic acid serum/ gel with 2% concentration. Please suggest me some which are effective and economic also.

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What's the diagnosis... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Hi... Please suggest astringent or toner with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide for acne prone and oily skin to prevent whiteheads.

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Treatment depends on the grade.. whiteheads, 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, c ...  Read More

Hi.. Please suggest a face wash with salicylic acid... I have oily skin and whiteheads on my skin...

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Whiteheads, 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.. ...  Read More

Please suggest me body wash/ creams / lotion with salicylic acid or glycolic acid in it. I need it to treat my strawberry legs. Please help.

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A clear picture of the area is needed for diagnosis and treatment. Consult online with pictures and detailed history for proper treatment ...  Read More

Can I just use tretinoin at every night and salicylic acid in morning to prevent pimples and scars and for anti aging

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Yes This is good option.. Add Vit C serum also with this. And keep skin moist. ...  Read More

Kindly suggest me functional doctor for treat leaky gut issues at India? Please suggest me best available doctors in India?

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You should first be concerned about the issue and start treatment .Need to know the intensity of symptoms. ...  Read More

After using 2% salicylic acid 2 weeks ago my skin texture got bad within 24 hrs. My pores look large on the cheeks around my nose. I nvr had large pores. But now it looks bad and bumpy. I don't feel any burn,itch or stinging. Only the texture is bad. I can't understand why it has orange peel texture. Really depressed and scared since 2 weeks. It is

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Stop it..You are suffering from irritant contact dermatitis causing this.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected ...  Read More

Please suggest a face wash with salicylic acid for oily skin. My forehead and nose is mainly oily area.

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It depends on the tone and texture of skin..You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing oiliness.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severi ...  Read More

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