Hi doctor I am suffering from moderate acne from last 5 6 years. From last 2 years i have been using this benzoyl peroxide acne kit Proactiv. And i was satisfied with the results. Now from last 1 month my skin is breaking out badly. Just to try i used Vichys normaderm tri active imperfection cream. And after that my skin got worse. i got pimples everywhere on my face. Used it for a week. And now i am again using Proactiv. Even though it is healing the pimples but its very slow. Plus im getting new pimples everyday now. Pls help me. Im confused about what i should use and what i should not
Hi Mishap, Firstly I would advise you to stop using Vichy and proactive products. Though they are good but response to these creams can vary from person to person. To treat acne, use a mild salicylic acid face wash and water based moisturizer. If you are having comedones, get them extracted. Also visit a dermatologist, to get your skin analyzed so that an oral antibiotic or oral isotretinoin can be started along with anti acne creams. Once your skin is better with medication, you can switch over to either of the products you have been using as maintenance(proactive or Vichy). Hope that solves your query. Take care.