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Applying Gel For Acne. Experiencing Flaking, Dryness Of Skin After Washing Face. Methods To Reduce Dryness?

Sir , I have been applying deriva-Cms gel for acne from past 2 weeks . During this process I started to experience flaking and dryness of skin after washing my face with water everytime. Is there any way to reduce this dryness because it s becoming quite embarassing and moreover I have red acne sacars on my face , it would be of great help if you suggest a topical treatment for lightening these scars .
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
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Ho there,
I can understand your concerns.
I believe your gel contains Adapalene,if so then it's quite common to have some redness,irrtation and dryness after using it.
Therefore I advice my patients to start with it as follows
Ist night for one hour on ye affected areas
Second night for 2 hrs
Third night for three
And fourth night for four hours
Then after this period apply it overnight and the wash your face with a soap free face cleanser(Nivea) in the day.
It can also make your skin more sensitive to sunlight so liberal use of a sunblock of Minimum SPF 30 is advisable throughout the day.
As far a scars are concerned then please see your dermatologist and discuss the options of Microdermabrasion and chemical peeling to lighten the scars,they are very effective.
I hope you ll find these answers helpful.
Thanks a lot and all the best.
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Applying Gel For Acne. Experiencing Flaking, Dryness Of Skin After Washing Face. Methods To Reduce Dryness?

Ho there, I can understand your concerns. I believe your gel contains Adapalene,if so then it s quite common to have some redness,irrtation and dryness after using it. Therefore I advice my patients to start with it as follows Ist night for one hour on ye affected areas Second night for 2 hrs Third night for three And fourth night for four hours Then after this period apply it overnight and the wash your face with a soap free face cleanser(Nivea) in the day. It can also make your skin more sensitive to sunlight so liberal use of a sunblock of Minimum SPF 30 is advisable throughout the day. As far a scars are concerned then please see your dermatologist and discuss the options of Microdermabrasion and chemical peeling to lighten the scars,they are very effective. I hope you ll find these answers helpful. Thanks a lot and all the best.