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I suffer from acne vulgaris. What medication can I use?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I use Adapalene, Clindamycin and Acedapsone in combination for acne vulgaris? Currently I am on the latter two and Isotretinoin capsules and also taking an antibiotic known as Azithromycin. My skin is also photodamaged and wrinkled. Kindly guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can use all of that. Isotretinoin, Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) can irritate your skin a lot. My advise is to continue it only till your acne comes down a bit, but then continue only with Clindamycin. For photodamaged skin, both Isotretinoin and topi... Read Full »
How to permanently solve acne without medication or gel?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old male. My problem is acne. I have been having cystic acne for five years. I am getting a red whitehead with pus. I have been taking Isotretinoin 20 mg for two years. When I was on Isotretinoin, I did not get even a single acne. After two weeks of stopping Isotretinoin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First of all, if you have acne-prone skin, then it is impossible to have clear skin without any topical and oral intervention. Since you have taken more than a year of Isotretinoin 20 mg daily, I would not suggest repeating that at the moment... Read Full »
Can Betnovate cream be used for acne?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I am suffering from a bout of acne since a couple of weeks now. They redden and leave behind dark spots. I am not touching them and drinking plenty of water. I have used tea tree oil and lemon juice on them. I apply Betnovate but it is not helping much. Kindl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please stop applying Betnovate (Betamethasone) since it is not an acne treatment and can actually give rise to more acne. Kindly provide me with more details. Do you have dandruff on y... Read Full »