Suggest Treatment For Blackheads On The Face

Posted on Thu, 10 Nov 2016

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Thu, 10 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : Since few years , i used to get blackheads on face (forehead, chin.nose, cheeks, everywhere). I need a permanent solution.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tretinoin cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr. kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
You may use tretinoin 0.025% cream (Retino A 0.025% cream) once daily at night over the affected area.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 minutes later)

I told you that i was using A Ret Gel, its also a kind of cream you have suggested. But since it causes so much peeling and also they come again and again. I just want to know how to prevent them.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use adapalene gel

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Blackheads would gradually reduce with age. Till that time you need to use something to prevent them blackheads from forming.
Yes, A-Ret gel can irritate skin. You may use Adaferin gel (contains adapalene 0.1%) which is less irritating and hence better tolerated.

Regards

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