Doctor, I just have a query for one thing. I am using deriva gel before going to the bed. And I want to know, for how many hours I need to keep it on my face?? As I have to go for morning shifts, is it ok if I keep it for 2 hours..? Please answer :-) Regards
Hello and welcome to HCM. Deriva gel contains retinoidAdapalene and its used for treating acne, Ideally for beginning the treatment, a pea-size amount should be applied on full face gently and to be washed off after one hour. After two weeks when your skin is adapted to it, consider keeping it overnight. Use good quality moisturizer like Emolene cream as required as dryness can occur during the treatment. Hope this was useful, Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda
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What Is Duration To Use Deriva Gel?
Hello and welcome to HCM. Deriva gel contains retinoid Adapalene and its used for treating acne, Ideally for beginning the treatment, a pea-size amount should be applied on full face gently and to be washed off after one hour. After two weeks when your skin is adapted to it, consider keeping it overnight. Use good quality moisturizer like Emolene cream as required as dryness can occur during the treatment. Hope this was useful, Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda