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I have a sever acne pimples on my upper arms and back, so to treat it i was prescribed to use persol forte cream.I am using it since 1 month and have caused skin darkning in this areas,can u suggest me wether i should continue using it or stop its use.And i wanted to know that would this dark skin get peeled off after i stop using it and in how much time!!

Hello, Well Persol Forte cream works quite well for Body Acne. It causes mild skin darkening and flaking but this usually corrects in a few days time. Instead of using it on a daily basis I would suggest using it only when you have active pimples - for a few days till they clear. Use a 2.5 or 5% Benzoyl Peroxide soap or body wash while bathing on a daily basis to prevent new pimples. This should be lathered onto the body, left on for 5-10 minutes and then washed off. Please note that the infor ...

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Hello doctor!I am 21. I use persol forte cream as i was prescribed for the treatmeant of sever acne on my upper arms and back.I am applying it since 1month and due to which my skin of these areas have become dark,so i wanted to know whether i should continue using it or should stop using it!And if i continue using it till acne is cured will this dark skin get peeled off and in how much time!

persol forte can make the skin dry ,hence skin may appear darke than normal..so use a moisturiser in the morning.it should be noncomedogenic. ...

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hallo, please help, two days ago i started to use persol , all most all acne are dried by the big problem now my skin has become veeery dry, too dry, what can i do to get back to it's moisture???

If skin is too dry u can use moisterisor just after bath. ...

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i am 29 yrs old recently my face developed pimples which were diagnosed as acne. I was prescribed to apply persol forte gel. I used it for 3 days and thereafter i stopped after experiencing painful skin drying, which was accompanied with skin peeling. it is true that my facial skin is quite disappointing. please advice me about the best remedy i can use so as to heal my skin.

Wash and clean your face and apply Calendula Tincture on your face leave for 1 hr and wash with plain water. follow it for 30 days ...

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i m having acne n was prescribed to use persol forte now aftr 3 days me skin is peeling like sunburn n its vry dried now wat to do plz hlp fr glowing fair skin

stop persol forte for now use emoderm cream twice a day just after washing face after 15 days start persol again, apply sparingly for a short period and wash off. Most acne medictions cause irritant reaction. no cause to worry just be patient. gradual increase of duration of medicine' congtact with skin with resolve the matter still a problem, see your dermatologist ...

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How do i use a persol forte cream in my skin.? Actually having serious acne problems.my skin is being too rough and dry by using it.but i hav cinsulted doctr.he suggestd me to use this.

Persol Forte is a benzoyl peroxide formulation that is designed to get rid of the bacteria on the skin causing the acne. To keep it from drying your skin, start using it alternative nights for two hours then wash it off. Then as your skin gets used to it, you can do it alternate nights for the whole night. You can also add on a moisturiser like acnemoist which is designed for acne-prone skin, in case your skin gets too dry. To learn about acne and acne treatments, you can see my website www.**ur ...

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Hi I am on tb treatment from 2 months My skin on face specially cheeks got acne and Doctor told me it is because of one medicine Then he gave me persol forte cream to apply at night After application for 6 days my skin has got red n is irritation and drying out with white something And feeling so heat in that part It looks like it has burnt Please suggest

Hello Keahu,antituberculosis drugs like Isoniazid can cause acneiform eruptions like you have developed on your face.Persol forte cream has got high concentration of Benzoyl peroxide which can cause irritant contact dermatitis,burning sensation,itching and dryness.Kindly stop application of persol forte for now.Apply neutrogena oil free moisturizer or acnemoist cream in morning and desowen cream for one week or till the time dermatitis is there ,over the area where there is redness,dryness and ...

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