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1. How much cream to apply?

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Rice grain-sized amount: Pea-sized amount:

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Used for targeted /Spot Acne/Pigmentation

treatment creams/Retinol:
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Serums, Chemical
Sunscreen: Two exfoliants: 2-3 drops
entire finger Cleanser: Re. 1 coin
lengths
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2. My skin is burning/flaking after applying
the creams

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It sounds like you may be over-applying the
acne creams.

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Acne creams, retinoids, exfoliants etc tend

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to dry out the skin. Over-application can
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definitely lead to dryness which will lead to
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an impaired skin barrier.
Applying any creams onto this impaired
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barrier can lead to stinging/burning.

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What you can do about it:

Stop acne creams for 5 days.
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Only apply facewash, moisturiser, and

sunscreen.
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When you re-start the creams, reduce

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the quantity of acne creams to half

Apply moisturiser before the acne
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creams.
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3. Do I need to apply sunscreen indoors?
You need to apply sunscreen at least once

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in the morning at the end of your AM
routine.
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It is okay if you are unable to re-apply every
3-4 hours
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Why? Many times you may be given actives
such as vit C which would oxidise if used
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without sunscreen. If you're on retinoids

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(tretinoin, adapalene, retinol, etc) your skin

may become more sensitive to UV rays
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4. Can I still use DIYs?

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I would personally not recommend nor

encourage DIYs especially when you are
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already on medicated creams

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However, if you are extremely convinced

about a DIY and have used it without side-
effects, you can use it once in 1 or 2 weeks
WITH CAUTION
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5. I have acne but want to treat pigmentation
and scarring first.

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Treating acne is a step-wise process.
The first step is to always treat active acne.

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Why? Because if you are still getting new
acne - you'll end up with new PIH (post-
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inflammatory hyperpigmentation) and new
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scars.
However, do not worry - we will target the
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PIH and scarring AFTER having treated

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active acne.

6. How long can I expect results in?

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There is no set period of time. It differs for

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everyone. But it would take about 3-4

months for active acne to stop
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The PIH can take up to 6 months, and

scarring up to 1 year
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7. Can I stop the creams after treatment?
At the end of your treatment, I will provide

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you with a routine you can use life-long.
People who are acne-prone will continue to

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get acne if they stop using a skincare
routine
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8. I'm pregnant/planing a
pregnancy/breastfeeding - what about me?
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You can still get treated!

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However, do let me know beforehand so

that I can modify your prescription to be
breastfeeding/pregnancy-safe
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