Question 1

i have mild  acne and i use a salicylic acid wash and 10% benzolyl peroxide cream to treat it as well as a salicylic toner...is this to harsh?

Accepted Answer

Acne: No that sounds like an excellent treatment plan for mild acne.

Question 2

2 days of using 2% salicylic acid wash on my face. acne is getting worse. i heard that's normal while it cleans the pores then it will get better?

Accepted Answer

Reassurance : Yes, you heard actually right. You need to continue minimal as a week for using salicylic acid wash to clean the skin for some improving in developing new acne. It is not magic,! You have to keep doing this for months.

Question 3

how can i treat keratosis pilarisis on the skin of my breasts? i have lots small bumps all around both boobs. i've tried salicylic acid washes, gentle exfoliating scrubs, same as moisturises and nothing seems to be working?

Accepted Answer

: Breasts are not a common location for keratosis pilaris. You should be examined by a dermatologist for the correct diagnosis and you will need prescription for this condition anyway when you could not eradicate them with OTC products.

Question 4

i have small bumps on my face and have been using a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide wash but it doesn't help or hurt. should i switch to salicylic acid wash?

Accepted Answer

Answer depends on: if you actually have acne vulgaris.  Peroxide and salicylic acid tends to be caustic to the skin over long period of time, so you need to have a moisturizer (if you have dry skin) or oily formula (for oily skin) in order to protect your skin especially from the sun.  Face and pore washing (NOT exfoliation) daily is also key, so use a mild soap without too many chemicals like Clearasil.

Question 5

why can i not use my salicylic acid face wash?  is it really that big of a deal?

Accepted Answer

Affects baby's heart: The fda labels it as a category c drug.  There is some concern that if enough is absorbed systemically, it could cause problems with the baby's heart, particularly with something called the ductus.  I would avoid it.

Question 6

will a mild salicylic acid body wash help treat a heat rash?

Accepted Answer

: I prefer Aveeno moisturizing body wash to treat heat rash. Mild salicylic body wash can be used to sooth heat rash though.

Question 7

how should i moisturise my skin after using salicylic acid face wash? i have white head prone skin.

Accepted Answer

Moisturizer: Use a fragrance free facial moisturizer to cut down on the irritation of the salicylic acid

Question 8

is it safe to use 2% salicylic acid body wash for acne on a healed tattoo? will the tattoo fade if i do so?

Accepted Answer

Safe: 2% sal acid washes are very safe and will not fade a tattoo.

Question 9

can using a salicylic acid face wash and prescription topical acne medication cause acne breakouts?

Accepted Answer

It can exacerbate sx: It is possible that topic treatment can exacerbate sx. Cleaning up your diet, removing junk and fatty foods, increase water intake, and adding probiotics as well as cleaning up any stool pbms . Rosacea is actually caused by a little bug and requires specif treatment, dermatology consult indicated.

Question 10

is this safe to use salicylic acid face wash and after that applying benzoyl peroxide ? i mean can they both work together without any harm??

Accepted Answer

Excessive dryness: Applying an oil free hypoallergenic moisturizer after each cleansing with warm water and a gentle pH balanced cleanser can help prevent excessive dryness when using facial medications.  Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are sometimes used together in acne regimens, but can be irritating for some people.

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A member asked:

I have mild acne and i use a salicylic acid wash and 10% benzolyl peroxide cream to treat it as well as a salicylic toner...is this to harsh?

A member asked:

2 days of using 2% salicylic acid wash on my face. acne is getting worse. i heard that's normal while it cleans the pores then it will get better?

A member asked:

How can i treat keratosis pilarisis on the skin of my breasts? i have lots small bumps all around both boobs. i've tried salicylic acid washes, gentle exfoliating scrubs, same as moisturises and nothing seems to be working?

A member asked:

I have small bumps on my face and have been using a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide wash but it doesn't help or hurt. should i switch to salicylic acid wash?

A member asked:

Why can i not use my salicylic acid face wash? is it really that big of a deal?

A member asked:

Will a mild salicylic acid body wash help treat a heat rash?

A member asked:

How should i moisturise my skin after using salicylic acid face wash? i have white head prone skin.

A member asked:

Is it safe to use 2% salicylic acid body wash for acne on a healed tattoo? will the tattoo fade if i do so?

A member asked:

Can using a salicylic acid face wash and prescription topical acne medication cause acne breakouts?

A member asked:

Is this safe to use salicylic acid face wash and after that applying benzoyl peroxide ? i mean can they both work together without any harm??

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