Could I Apply Clearcele Ointment For Acne?

Posted on Mon, 26 Aug 2013

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Mon, 26 Aug 2013 Answered on

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Question : is clearcele ointment good for acne

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, Clearasil is an ointment for acne

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, Clearasil is a ointment for acne. A better ointment for acne would be ADACLIN applied once in the night after washing the face clean.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (11 days later)

is applying of melalite xl reduces acne scars

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Melalite XL and Adapalene are the same

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Both Melalite XL and Adapalene have same content which is a derivative of Vit A. Yes, both will reduce the scars.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar