HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have been using melacare since 2 months but when i stop using it within 2days small acne occur all over my face how can i stop using melacare?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Melacare: Melacare is sunsensitive. If you use it apply it at night, but make sure you wash it off in the morning. It is also very drying so you may want to spply a moisturizer.

Answered 1/10/2014

4.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I've had acute acne on my face especially my jaws for two months. I've consulted a dematologist and he's prescribed minocin (minocycline) for me. I'm in china.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What can be done to stop my acne from scarring my face?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

For the past few weeks I've been getting non stop acne on my face which I have never had before. and it's really painful and sensitive. please advise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What does it mean to have a small white bump on the face and its not acne?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Recently all the acne on my face has been scarring. Why is this happening and how can I stop it?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Prescribed doxycycline, two months. 100mg twice a day, mild-moderate acne. It's for my back and face. Will it keep acne away after i stop using it?
How to get rid of small acnes on fore head?
How can you stop touching acne at the face?
Can my acne go away if I stop washing my face?
I stop taking Accutane for almost half a year, now my face starting to get oily and acnes pop out again, i need advises. Thanks in advance?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.