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Is Betnovate Recommended For Face Lumps?
hi doctor gm, this is bharathi & 28 yrs old .The problem is on my face small pimple bump (seems to be like lack head),as the days goes on pimple will become very big with lot of pain and it becomes scar .My friend recommended betnovate c ointment is this safe or any other cream which can reduce my pimples that u can suggest me.
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Betnovate is not used for acne. It is a potent steroid and although using it over acne might notice a slight improvement like swelling and size but that is because of the anti-inflammatory property of steroid. It would cause more acne in the long run.
I would strongly advice against using it. Apart from causing acne, steroids can cause other side effects like photosensitivity, hirsutism, skin thinning, and redness/telangiectasia.
Treatment of acne mainly revolves around topical antibacterials (Clindamycin gel or Nadifloxacin gel), benzoyl peroxide, and topical retinoids (Adapalene or Tretinoin). Topical retinoids are anti-inflammatory as well as comedolytic, therefore, also prevent new acne formation.
For inflammatory acne (papules and pustules), I advise my patients to start with one of the oral antibiotics either azithromycin/doxycycline or minocycline.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Betnovate is not used for acne. It is a potent steroid and although using it over acne might notice a slight improvement like swelling and size but that is because of the anti-inflammatory property of steroid. It would cause more acne in the long run.
I would strongly advice against using it. Apart from causing acne, steroids can cause other side effects like photosensitivity, hirsutism, skin thinning, and redness/telangiectasia.
Treatment of acne mainly revolves around topical antibacterials (Clindamycin gel or Nadifloxacin gel), benzoyl peroxide, and topical retinoids (Adapalene or Tretinoin). Topical retinoids are anti-inflammatory as well as comedolytic, therefore, also prevent new acne formation.
For inflammatory acne (papules and pustules), I advise my patients to start with one of the oral antibiotics either azithromycin/doxycycline or minocycline.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S
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