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Are There Any Side Effects Of Using Lacto Calamine Lotion?
hi this is pradeep from bangalore as am using lacto calamine lotion from past 3.5 years .till now i was not get any problem but during past 1 month am getting pimple .. is there any solution r i have to stop using that lotion.looking for your early reply. Thanks & Regards
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Lacto calamine has an oily base(castor oil), therefore it may cause acne because of occlusive effect.
Other factor like weather conditions e.g hot, humid conditions in summer season; Stress, Hormonal changes etc also play a role in causing acne
I would suggest you to stop using lactocalamine for the time being.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use topical clindamycin during day time and adapalene gel during night for your acne.
Visit a dermatologist for a visual assessment and appropriate treatment
Use a gentle cleanser for face wash like cetaphil cleansing lotion, twice daily and take at least 8-10 glasses of water daily
Regards
Lacto calamine has an oily base(castor oil), therefore it may cause acne because of occlusive effect.
Other factor like weather conditions e.g hot, humid conditions in summer season; Stress, Hormonal changes etc also play a role in causing acne
I would suggest you to stop using lactocalamine for the time being.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use topical clindamycin during day time and adapalene gel during night for your acne.
Visit a dermatologist for a visual assessment and appropriate treatment
Use a gentle cleanser for face wash like cetaphil cleansing lotion, twice daily and take at least 8-10 glasses of water daily
Regards
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