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Overuse of Topical Acne Meds?
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Overuse of Topical Acne Meds?
by Mike__0__0, Jul 25, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Mike on July 25, 1999 at 14:24:34
I regularly exceed the recommended dosage for topical acne products. I'm wondering if I might be doing more harm than good. Specifically, I tend to apply a fairly thick coating of PersaGel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide to my 'flare up' spots; a layer that goes over one or two other layers I've thoroughly rubbed in. I also use Cleocin T 1% in pledget form - it's hard to use too much of this, but I also have the Cleocin in an applicator bottle, which I use to dab a little (okay - sometimes a lot) extra on trouble spots.
So am I making things worse for myself, just wasting medication, or doing myself any good?
Posted by DERM M.D. ASR on July 25, 1999 at 18:06:19
Mike:
No harm, that I can think of, but probably not much good either. A little wasteful, perhaps, but if it seems to help . . .
Best.
Dr. R
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