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Using Expired Differin Gel
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Can you use differin (adapalene) gel for acne while pregnant?
Differin (adapalene) cream: This medicine should not be used during pregnancy as it can be absorbed through the skin and may be harmful to the developing baby. Seek medical advice from your doctor. ...Read more
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How do I use clindamycin gel & tretinoin gel properly?
Use once daily: It is probably best to use these two products separately. Differen gel can cause sun sensitivity, so using it at night and Clindamycin in the morning is probably the best bet. ...Read more
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Can I use differin (adapalene) cream while pregnant?
Probably OK: Adapalene is a topical acne medication that is a category c drug for pregnancy. There a few animal studies indicating a potential problem but no controlled animal or human studies showing a problem. Topical acne meds are generally in this category and in my practice we don't restrict their usage for severe acne. ...Read more
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Clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide gel use for?
Acne: BPO is an old antibiotic that acne bacteria seem to have no resistance to. It may dry the skin but has a long track record ( think Clearasil) Clindamycin is an antibiotic that helps kill P acne bacteria, it dosent get everywhere so by applying it directly to t e acne you can deliver the drug to the area of need. ...Read more
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Can one use jolen bleach while using retin a (tretinoin) treatment?
See below: It can cause some visible mismatched bleaching. ...Read more
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Does benzoyl peroxide counteract tretinoin gel?
No: No. They are often used together to treat acne, though may cause skin dryness and discomfort. ...Read more
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Is mixing over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide 5% gel with Clindamycin 1% gel an effective & relatively harmless alternative to Benzaclin 1-5% gel?
Yes: Yes. This is good and safe combination. ...Read more
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Is clindamycin phosphate gel USP clear gel good for skin?
Yes for acne: Clindamycin gel is an antibiotic that helps to treat acne. ...Read more
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What drugstore products use retin-a/tretinoin?
Retin-A=prescription: Retin-a is a prescription medication and not available in otc products. However other retinoids such as retinol are widely available in many cosmeceuticals. ...Read more
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Are oxi or clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) acne pads ok to use while pregnant?
Yes: Those skin cleansers and acne treatments for the skin have little to no absorption systemically. ...Read more
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Can you use metro gel after expirration?
Yes: If the package seems ok , especially if unopened, it will retain its effectiveness beyond the expiration date. ...Read more
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Are topical clindamycin phosphate 1% & differin (adapalene) safe to use whil pregnant?
Would not recommend: It would be advisable to stay away from any form of Retin-A retinol differin (adapalene) or Avage during pregnancy. ...Read more
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Can I take erythromycin benzoyl peroxide topical gel help?
Yes: This is a good choice for acne. If it doesn't work, get with your physician and keep exploring. ...Read more
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Can I use erythromycin topical gel on a bleach burn?
Only if infected: Erthromycin topical gel will not help a bleach burn to heal more quickly. It would treat infection and is used for acne. It would be better just to keep the area clean and dry and keep a non petroleum based lotion on it to keep it from getting dry. ...Read more
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I am using birth control diane for acne. Will using benzac (benzoyl peroxide) cream help?
Probably: If you still have acne with the contraceptive the cream will probably help. Each person is different. Also if you have been on that particular pill for 3 months with no effect, you might consider changing to a different pill! not all pills are as effective as others in treating acne and one that works for one person might not work for the next person. ...Read more
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Is it okay to use clindamycin phosphate gel and differin (adapalene)?
Yes: Yes, those two are frequently used together in the treatment of acne. ...Read more
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Can you use neutrogena microdermabrasion while using retina?
Microdermabrasion : You can use microdermabrasion when on retina , but be very careful. Your skin will be fairly sensitive, so go easy. You may have to back off if you are too irritated. If in doubt , try it first on an inconspicuous area. ...Read more
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Can using expired nystatin cream hurt me?
Probably not,: Unless has been opened and exposed to bacteria that shouldn't be in there. Nystatin is anti-fungal and does not kill bacteria. So if it has been lying around for long period of time, probably best getting a new tube. ...Read more
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Can I use tretinion gel for acne?
Tretinoin: Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin a. It is used on the skin (topically) in the treatment of mild to moderate acne and on skin that has been damaged by excessive exposure to the sun. Tretinoin irritates the skin and causes the cells of the skin to grow (divide) and die more rapidly, increasing the turnover of cells. ...Read more
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Can I use adapalene gel (0.01%) and maxipeel exfoliant 2 (tretinoin and hydroquinone) together?
Yes: No problem. Just may have some excessive drying/irritation. If this happens alternate days in which you use them ...Read more