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Hello, can I follow this routine for treating acne at night? 1. Use face wash 2. Apply vaseline petroleum jelly 3. Mix tea tree oil with water and dap on to pimples. I hope using vaseline with tea tree oil wont create harmful reaction.

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Petroleum jelly will worsen the acne. Stop self treatment. The treatment of acne differs according to the grade of involvement and acne is graded according to the severity. Some people have more oilin ...  Read More

Wanted to know if tea tree oil face wash is good for acne prone oily skin. If yes, then what kind of moisturiser be used after washing the face with such face wash? Can you recommend any such face wash and moisturiser??

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Yes..Good.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.. T ...  Read More

I used tea tree oil face wash on my face to try and get rid of acne. It turned red all of a sudden one morning. What should I do? Is there anything I can put on it

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Ok...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.. Treatm ...  Read More

Is tea tree oil helpful in getting rid of dandruff. and if it is good how to use it.. Directly or mixing it with coconut oil.

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Not much.. Specific medicine required..You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis Causing dandruff.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... ...  Read More

I used equal portions of aloe Vera gel (brought from medical) and tea tree oil and my whole face is burning and red

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

Can tea tree eacential oil help in growing hair and beard. I have some pachy hair on my face and beard growth is also slow. Also my hair is also falling so Start using menodoxyl on doc prescription, but as I leave menodoxil hair again start falling.

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You are suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding from the front. This ...  Read More

Hello Dr. Due to pcod problem Last week I got too much acne breakouts on sides of both cheeks. And to cure the same I applied tee tree oil 2 time a day ( noon and night) on the effected area after applying sunscreen but wihout diluting. I am using tee tree oil for last few months at night by diluting the same with night cream. I did not get any sid

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Hello dear. Kindly consult online for proper evaluation and treatment Or You can visit my clinic in Delhi ...  Read More

I accidentally consumed real tree oil and at first I was fine now I'm hot and really tired and I don't know what to do

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Don't worry. Visit nearby hospital. We need to check the constituents of that oil. You may require 24 hours of observation. ...  Read More

Can anybody suggest where i can get tea tree oil eye gel swabs i need them as doc suggested me for blepharitis

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Eye lid sterile swabs are available iwith chemists Or eye hospital chemists also Can use those only ...  Read More

I applied tea tree oil on my skin before i went to sleep and when i woke up i had multiple areas where my skin had a dark patch and ive had this for over 12 hours and it hasnt changed

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Hi. I can understand your concern. Either you have sensitive skin or the product didnt suit you. Please consult your nearest Dermatologist for detailed work up and also get your skin type checked. Ple ...  Read More

Last night accidentally my son who is 7 yrs old got some Splashes of Tea tree oil in his eyes . I washed and rinsed his eyes with cold water as he was crying. Is tea tree oil will have any bad effects for his eyes? After washing eyes with cold water he felt comfortable. But still worried!

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Please show to your local Paediatrician once ...  Read More

Which cooking oil is best for acne prone skin? And do not trigger acne.Currently using cold pressed groundnut oil it's giving me rashes and acne.

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Take online consultation ...  Read More

I am 20 years boy.I have acne on my cheeks and forehead.I tried all home remedies like Aloe vera gel and tea tree oil but its not cure my acne.Can you please suggest me some safe gel or medicine for acne.

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Pimple ,oil skin, acne. Tried a several steps. But not cured. So need best skin specialist.please try to arrange.

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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 d ...  Read More

I'm getting acne under my skin. I had acne which growing up during my teenage which left marks but haven't had acne since the last 7-8yrs. Since the last 6months I'm having acne and of late I have acne under my skin so they leave a blackish mark and cause a bump under my skin. I use a mild PH balancing cleanser and tea tree oil and hyarulaunic acid

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It can be cleared with specific medicine...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, cho ...  Read More

I never had pimple even in my teenage life! All of sudden at the age of 29 my face is becoming miserable, this cystic acne is painful, i trued putting ice on it, tea tree oil but no use! Its too painful! Is it because internal problem??

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It can be improved..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications withou ...  Read More

Hi I have acne problem from past 1 month and been using minimlist 2% slycyl acid and then now using tea tree oil from soulflower and they are like cyst and causing acne scars and pigmentation. My diet is vegetarian and having 2 ltrs of water per day

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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 cream, chocolate and ...  Read More

I have a small bumps on my forehead I get it frequently but sometimes it itself goes and sometimes will not So can anyone please suggest me a good spot cream and also a good serum for acne and good skin like salicylic acid serum or tea tree oil Please suggest me Thank you for your valuable time for reading my problem. Hats of to every doctors fo

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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 d ...  Read More

Could you suggest a face oil for acne prone non oily skin. I have heard about rosehip oil but iam not sure about it.

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No..it will cause oil acne... for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I am having constant painful acne on my face from last 1 year. Tried almost every thing from benzac to tea tree oil. But no difference. If any time the acne clears up then due to the periods it again pops up on my face.

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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 d ...  Read More

In the past I have had terrible acne on my cheeks and some on my forehead. However, I treated the acne well with tea tree oil and dietary changes and it's all gone now. But, I now have terrible acne scars on my cheeks including red patches. Kindly suggest something for fading the acne scars. Also, a moisturizer too as my skin is losing the radiance

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Hello dear. Acne scars will not go away with gels and creams. You will need procedures like PRP, Microneedling etc. for improving the scars. You can visit my clinic in Delhi for proper treatment ...  Read More

Acne and pimples specially on the forehead and other parts of the face. Now will be using tea tree oil based face wash. I m fed up with all the bad condition of my face. Please help me.

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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 d ...  Read More

She is facing acute problem of pimple and acne specially the forehead area. Gradually it has increased. She uses face wash twice and now i thought her to use tea tree oil based face wash. What to do?

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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 d ...  Read More

I started taking fish oil. I think It's giving me acne. I did have acne prone skin but not much. Or is there another reason

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Fish oil can give you urticaria, or anaphylaxis. But acne is doubtful. Kindly consult online for a proper evaluation and precise medicine Alternatively, you can visit my clinic in Delhi ...  Read More

Hi I have started applying mixture of rosemary, lavender, tea tree, peppermint essential oil diluted under jojoba oil for hair nourishment for to counter hair loss, can i apply this on face for good beard as well or will it cause any harm. Thanks in advance.

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hello dear,U can use, with out any side effect ...  Read More

I am having acne and every time after one another is coming. Right now I am using tea tree oil but still it's not in control.

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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 cream, chocolate and ...  Read More

I have tiny bumps..and it's not reducing also.Tried tea tree oil also..what I should do?.attached pic for reference.

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This are multiple comedome which can lead to acne formation...u need proper topical and oral Medication...do private online consultation and I will prescribe u treatment ...  Read More

Can spearmint tea help in reducing acne and mild facial hair in females? How many times should it be taken?

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No. ...  Read More

Does kumkumadi oil works well for acne scars? How long does it take to fade away the scars? Does it really work?

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Acne can cause red or brown discoloration and uneven skin contour. Usually multiple types of treatments are needed for maximum improvement. Patience is key since the full effect is often not seen for ...  Read More

I have acne prone skin .. does virgin coconut oil cause acne ? Which oil is good for face to remove scars

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Yes..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.. Treatm ...  Read More

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