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Is It Advisable To Use Betamil GM Cream On Face?
Gm Dr. Earlier I used tretin 0.05% skin cream to the prescription of my doctor and this cream make my face very oily since last two year and still I m using this cream.But Now I want to change my cream tretin to betamil gm without any doctor prescription so it is safe for my face or have any side effect??? plz give me your valuable advice...
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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The cream which you are planning to use on face is not meant for regular use on face. Moreover, it is a prescription product and never to be used without a doctor's supervision or prescription.
It contains a superpotent steroid, clobetasol propionate 0.05%. Regular use a potent steroid on face can cause side effects like acne; photosensitivity; skin thinning and atrophy; facial hair growth, which can be specially troublesome in females.
I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for more details and please refrain from using it on face.
For oily skin you may opt for chemical peeling session.
Salicylic acid peel is specially useful oily and acne prone skin. It dissolves excess oil and reduces oil production.
A session once every 2-3 weeks would achieve the desired results.
Thereafter you can maintain the improvement with a salicylic acid based face wash.
Your dermatologist will tell you in more detail about these.
Regards
The cream which you are planning to use on face is not meant for regular use on face. Moreover, it is a prescription product and never to be used without a doctor's supervision or prescription.
It contains a superpotent steroid, clobetasol propionate 0.05%. Regular use a potent steroid on face can cause side effects like acne; photosensitivity; skin thinning and atrophy; facial hair growth, which can be specially troublesome in females.
I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for more details and please refrain from using it on face.
For oily skin you may opt for chemical peeling session.
Salicylic acid peel is specially useful oily and acne prone skin. It dissolves excess oil and reduces oil production.
A session once every 2-3 weeks would achieve the desired results.
Thereafter you can maintain the improvement with a salicylic acid based face wash.
Your dermatologist will tell you in more detail about these.
Regards
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