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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acne On The Face

Hiii I have lots of pimples on my face and my doctor suggest me to use benzoyl peroxide and azifast gel Now my pimples are less but my skin is drying and I have dark patches on that area where I used these creams ......what should I do now .....is there something wrong with my face??
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
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Hi

You are most likely reacting to the benzoyl peroxide.
certain types of skin are more sensitive to this treatment.

I suggest stopping the benzoyl peroxide.
If your acne persists after stopping benzoyl peroxide, consider a course of tetralysal oral tabs 150mg twice a day for a month and then reassess.
You can use a topical retinoid gel like epiduo with this treatment or differin gel ( adapalene gel).

Apply a mild steroid cream 0,1% hydrocortisone to the dry and discoloured areas at night for a week or so until the sensitivity resolves.

Drink plenty of water and adopt a healthy diet.

Hope this helps.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acne On The Face

Hi You are most likely reacting to the benzoyl peroxide. certain types of skin are more sensitive to this treatment. I suggest stopping the benzoyl peroxide. If your acne persists after stopping benzoyl peroxide, consider a course of tetralysal oral tabs 150mg twice a day for a month and then reassess. You can use a topical retinoid gel like epiduo with this treatment or differin gel ( adapalene gel). Apply a mild steroid cream 0,1% hydrocortisone to the dry and discoloured areas at night for a week or so until the sensitivity resolves. Drink plenty of water and adopt a healthy diet. Hope this helps.