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What Are The Contraindications Of Ivermectin Cream When Used On The Face?

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jul 2015
Question: What are the contraindications of ivermectin cream(1%) when used on the face (around the mouth and chin area) to treat rosacea?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Hanif (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No contraindications, but there are precautions to be observed.

Detailed Answer:
Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns.

There are no contraindications for topical use of ivermectin 1%. But there are some precautions I usually want my patients to know before use.

These precautions include; Use a pea sized amount of the cream for each area of the face i.e. for each of the cheeks, chin, nose, forehead. Spread it as a thin layer over the area, and avoid contact to eyes and lips.


Have a wonderful time ahead. Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have any further clinical concerns. If satisfied, please give a five star rating and don't forget to close the discussion.

Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
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What Are The Contraindications Of Ivermectin Cream When Used On The Face?

Brief Answer: No contraindications, but there are precautions to be observed. Detailed Answer: Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns. There are no contraindications for topical use of ivermectin 1%. But there are some precautions I usually want my patients to know before use. These precautions include; Use a pea sized amount of the cream for each area of the face i.e. for each of the cheeks, chin, nose, forehead. Spread it as a thin layer over the area, and avoid contact to eyes and lips. Have a wonderful time ahead. Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have any further clinical concerns. If satisfied, please give a five star rating and don't forget to close the discussion. Regards! DR. XXXXXXX HANIF USA