Suggest Treatment For Black Heads On Nose

Posted on Tue, 1 Dec 2015

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Tue, 1 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hello,
I am 35 years old and I am trying to get rid off (or atleast control) the black heads that I get in the nose area. I do not want to go through the painful process of scrubbing, since the black heads are very sticky and is quite painful while removing them.
I have tried black head removing strips in the past but I don't find them effective.
Is there a better way I can handle this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tretinoin cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have understood your concern

You may use a tretinoin 0.025% cream once daily at night. Tretinoin is comedolytic and exfoliative and would serve the purpose.

regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor. How long should I continue to use this cream? will there be any side effects like change in skin color or rashes?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
use it for 2-3 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hello. You may use it for 2-3 weeks. Use only sparingly as a thin film, once daily or on alternate days. It may cause exfoliation of skin.

Regards

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