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Can Benzoyl Peroxide Be Used To Treat Acne?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Oct 2015
Question: If I'm using melacare at bed time thn can v use bonzoyl peraoxide gell 5% at day bcz I'm having acne n boils on face as well with darken skin suggest me.
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Benzoyl peroxide can be used for acne.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I understand your concern.

Yes, absolutely you can use Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel at bed time.

This gel is very effective for eliminating acne.

You can use benzoyl peroxide in the day time.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.




Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (8 minutes later)
Dr m using melacare skin lightning cream at night I want to know cn I use bonzoyl peraoxide at day if m using melacare at night bcz m hvg pimple to on ma face m hvg wheatish skin tone
N Cn I use mild facewash once or twice a day
N pls suggest me some sunscreen.
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Lakme sun expert is good.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I understand your concern.

I apologise for the delayed response.

Yes. you can use Benzoyl peroxide during the day time and Melacare during the night.

Mild face wash can be used twice a day.

Lakme sun expert with SPF 50 is the best sunscreen in my opinion available in the market currently.I recommend it to you.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (4 hours later)
Thnq for replying Dr
Actually m getting married soon I want to look vry fair n radiant thts y m using melacare can u pls suggest m an alternative of melacare with less side effect which is more effective.
Rit nw m using nuterigina facewash n lotus spf 50 gell
N can I use moisturizer if m using melacare.
Can u pls suggest me anything more effective for me m hvg combination skin Wit wheatish skin tone. u cn suggest me better waiting for ur reply.thnx
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (22 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Loreal and Vernal brands suggested.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I understand your concern.

I apologise for the delayed response.

Yes, you can use a moisturizer with Melacare.

I can suggest you two alternatives for Melacare.

1.L’oreal Paris White Perfect Transparent Rosy Whitening Night Cream-
Nourishes your skin
Non-greasy and quickly absorbed
Comforts the skin cells and gives velvety texture
Leaves your skin soft
Great for dark and transparent complexions

2.Vernal NE spot corrector Cream-
Reduces dark spots, age spots, and post-acne marks if any.
Protects against age-spot development if any.
Composed with stabilized vitamin C, & Zinc PCA
Helps brightens the skin
Promotes long-term radiance
Reveals more radiant glow.

Neutrogena face wash can be continued.

Both are unique products and can be recommended.

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Dr. Prasanna Heijebu

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Can Benzoyl Peroxide Be Used To Treat Acne?

Brief Answer: Benzoyl peroxide can be used for acne. Detailed Answer: Hello, Sir. I understand your concern. Yes, absolutely you can use Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel at bed time. This gel is very effective for eliminating acne. You can use benzoyl peroxide in the day time. Post your further queries if any. Thank you.