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Steroid caused acne
I had acne flare up out of nowhere 2 weeks ago and so I used betamil gm for 4 nights straight but then I stopped because my skin got better and used a salicylic face wash with gel moisturizer twice a day which overwhelmed my skin probably and now im getting severe acne flare ups, pustules and whiteheads with inflammation and redness and itchiness. I'm not sure if it's caused by the steroid cream use or the new face wash and moisturizer I used but I've stopped everything from now, only washed face in morning with plain water no moisturizer or anything.
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good thing is that not much damage is done and you have stopped steroid.
it will initially makes your skin flawless and once you stop it, it will make it worse.
just use facewash, good moisturiser and sunscreen for few days.
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Dr. Arpita
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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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