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What Causes Dryness On Cheeks And Dry Sensitive Acne?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Jan 2015
Question: Hello.I have dry on cheeks,normal on T zone skin. its dry,sensitive,acne also there. Dry + Acne! Doc prescribed LS dew soap but it only ended up making my cheeks flaky..What other soaps can I use?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: XXXXXXX plus Clindamycin

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.

I understand your query and concern.

You need to use two soaps separately-one to prevent drying,the second to prevent/treat acne formation.

To prevent dryness and flaking,i usually recommend XXXXXXX Aloevera Cream soap.Wash your face thoroughly for 4 times a day.

TO prevent/treat the acne,i recommend Clindamycin/adaplene containing soaps,to be used 4-6 times a day.
XXXXXXX should be used after Clindamycin soap.

Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)
Can you suggest me soaps that contain clindamycin or adaplene?
And using 2 soaps wont dry it further,right?Its a plain mess right now..
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Clinda soap.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam.

You can have clindamycin in the form of Clinda 1% treatment soap.

Avoid frequent face washing .Try to keep total no of face washes to less than 4,if possible in order to prevent drying.

In case of any drying shift to ointment Adaplene,once daily night time application is enough. Adaplene is available on prescription from your local doctor.

Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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What Causes Dryness On Cheeks And Dry Sensitive Acne?

Brief Answer: XXXXXXX plus Clindamycin Detailed Answer: Hi Mam. I understand your query and concern. You need to use two soaps separately-one to prevent drying,the second to prevent/treat acne formation. To prevent dryness and flaking,i usually recommend XXXXXXX Aloevera Cream soap.Wash your face thoroughly for 4 times a day. TO prevent/treat the acne,i recommend Clindamycin/adaplene containing soaps,to be used 4-6 times a day. XXXXXXX should be used after Clindamycin soap. Post your further queries,if any. Thank you.