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What Causes Burning Sensation On Face After Using Benzoyl Peroxide?
Question: I was using benzoil peroxide for a break out on my face and my skin is now burned
Brief Answer:
Please stop the benzoic peroxide and send an image for review as well.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this burns that you have reported. It is a recognized adverse reaction from using this drug. The first major step to take right now is to stop this medication. I will also recommend that you stay away form direct sun exposure and drink enough fluids. Finally, to assess the full impact of this problem, I will suggest that you upload an image for review and more insights from me.
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I hope to hear from you and wish you a speedy recovery. Thanks for using our services and request for any specific information that you maybe interested in that I might not have deemed necessary at this time.
Please stop the benzoic peroxide and send an image for review as well.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this burns that you have reported. It is a recognized adverse reaction from using this drug. The first major step to take right now is to stop this medication. I will also recommend that you stay away form direct sun exposure and drink enough fluids. Finally, to assess the full impact of this problem, I will suggest that you upload an image for review and more insights from me.
To upload an image, click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions to get the image uploaded.
I hope to hear from you and wish you a speedy recovery. Thanks for using our services and request for any specific information that you maybe interested in that I might not have deemed necessary at this time.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I have uploaded a picture.
Brief Answer:
Stopping the cream is okay at this time!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you so much for the image. I have reviewed the photo and we do not require any specify drug at this time for the burns. I will suggest you allow it heal and that would happen within 7-10days.
What was the exact reason for using benzoic peroxide? We may be able to look for alternatives that would;t have similar adverse effects.
I wish you well and hope to hear from you.
Stopping the cream is okay at this time!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you so much for the image. I have reviewed the photo and we do not require any specify drug at this time for the burns. I will suggest you allow it heal and that would happen within 7-10days.
What was the exact reason for using benzoic peroxide? We may be able to look for alternatives that would;t have similar adverse effects.
I wish you well and hope to hear from you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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