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Can I Apply Colgate Paste And Then Saibol[Cream] I Have An Acne On My Face ?
Posted on
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Wed, 8 Jan 2025
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Question : I have an acne on my face and its been there for close to a month now. I haven't applied anything apart from some advice like applying colgate paste and then Saibol[Cream]. However i see its not been reducing and I need to see if there is any cream or any other solution to be recommended.
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You can apply benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % gel in night and clindamycin 1 % gel in morning over the acne lesions.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
You can even send me photographs on YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You can apply benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % gel in night and clindamycin 1 % gel in morning over the acne lesions.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
You can even send me photographs on YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you. just sent you the pic as per the instructions
Hello Doctor,
I have attached the pic as requested. Let me know if I should apply the medicines as prescribed above or is there a change in the prescription based on the pic shared.
Thanks
Renuka
I have attached the pic as requested. Let me know if I should apply the medicines as prescribed above or is there a change in the prescription based on the pic shared.
Thanks
Renuka
Brief Answer:
Use medication
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
You have nodular acne.
The medication advised by me should be helpful.
Start using them.
Try to avoid oil intake in you diet.
Drink lot of water and take adequate amount of green leafy vegetables.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Use medication
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
You have nodular acne.
The medication advised by me should be helpful.
Start using them.
Try to avoid oil intake in you diet.
Drink lot of water and take adequate amount of green leafy vegetables.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you Doctor.
Is there a specific brand of these ointments I need to buy:
benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % gel in night and clindamycin 1 % gel
Is there a specific brand of these ointments I need to buy:
benzoyl peroxide 2.5 % gel in night and clindamycin 1 % gel
Brief Answer:
Any good brand
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can buy creams of any good brand such as cipla, glenmark, zydus or XXXXXXX
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Any good brand
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can buy creams of any good brand such as cipla, glenmark, zydus or XXXXXXX
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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