Benzoyl Peroxide: How does it work for Acne? | Dr Gaile Robredo-Vitas 

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BPO 2.5% ot 5% should be ok in my opinion :)

@@irenegaile Thanks Doc.☺

Oh soon after ive evenly applied the product, I apply the next one. I would say 20-30 seconds? even less sometimes, but I make sure I apply each of them evenly all over my face.

Thank you for your kind words. Cge will see how i can make a video about that :) salamat sa content idea :)

@kimmy ziggy I had isotretinoin

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Yes! Ok lng :) thanks for the support 🙏🏻

whats in the night cream?

I have a video on retinoids :) but cge try ko to make 1 about tretinoin for acne and anti aging. For scars kc there are other better options :)

If your skin can tolerate it, go ahead. Oh, and dont forget the sunscreen :)

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Yes, thats why your derm prescribed them alternately. They cannot be applied at the same time. Pwede ung isa umaga then ung isa gabi, or alrernate days :)

use what you are willing to apply on a daily basis :) unfortunately for sunscreens mejo trial and error talaga.

Can be female adult acne :) i suggest a consultation :)

Pwede, retinoids pwede dn

I recommend to use it all over the face since it is also preventive

That depends on the brand and what it says on the packaging. IMO no need to put in the fridge

Doe’s sunscreen is necessary with benzoyl peroxide 5%? Plz guide

@@dailyvideos443 even without BPO, sunscreen is necessary, no excuses, no exceptions

Sunflower oil is said to be high in vitamin e, liloleic acid and is a good moisturizer because of its antioxidant properties. I don’t recommend it though as a treatment for acne :)

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Hmmm how are u using it? topical antibiotics should not be used for long periods of time as it can breed bacterial resistance and I dont recommend it as monotherapy for acne because acne is not an infectious condition. if prescribed naman sayo i guess u just have to follow up regularly.

Depends on what youre using it for. I normally have my patients use it as a leave on product for acne

Best to ask the doctor who prescribed you Isotretinoin 10mg :)

Best to discontinue using the BPO and apply an anti-inflammatory and soothing creams instead. ok dn to take antihistamine. if it doesnt improve, I suggest you consult.

You can use it as long as you need to :)

how about po doc cleared na from acne ,ok lang po ba na i-continue paggamit nito to prevent another breakouts?

Most likely the brand, formulation, vehicle and concentration.

It could mean you need more than just topical medications. I recommend a consultation before your acne lesions get any worse.

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Both can be too drying. But if it works for you, you can continue maybe just add a moisturizer

yeah but it does the job to really clear pimples.

Use Niacinamide Serum for discoloration.

@@Musicboxforever can you recommend a brand?

safe -- yes, in my opinion :) but it depends on how your skin reacts din :)

@@irenegaile thank you ,Doc. Last question, how about with nivea cream moisturizer?

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Side effect talaga ng BPO yan Thats why i dont recommend putting it on right before you sleep kc nakaka stain ng sheets. Other anti-acne meds are prescription meds na e. Best to consult.

Marami atang BPO na mas affordable because OTC naman cya :)

yes, basta your UA skin can tolerate. :) the BPO can control bacterial population while the antiperspirant controls the sweating :)

depends on the concentration but you can try it once a day muna in the morning :)

They are both effective naman but i find that adapalene+benzoyl peroxide works faster :)

It can be applied 1-2x a day depending on your tolerance, bpo concentration and other products in your skincare routine. But remember to start with less frequency/gradually incorporating it into your routine

@@irenegaile okay lang po ba to apply serum after applying BPO? Thank youu po Doc for responding.

@@hakdog7173 depends what kind of serum. Always thinest to thickest and most important ingredient first :)

Yes but it would be best to ask the physician who prescribed you with isotretinoin

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I recommend to start with the lowest concentration, 2.5%

BP for mild acne, moderate to severe will need other products and treatment

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Yes :)

yes if your skin can tolerate

You may apply all over the face because it is also preventive :)

@@irenegaile Thank youu soo much for responding Doc :)

Ako i normally recommend it as a leave on unless wash cya wherein you can just leave it on for 1 minute and then rinse :)

The first few weeks probably purging, ung ngayon acne na yan. You may need more than just BPO or topical meds. Best to consult na. :)

yes ok lng

Yes, that's ok :)

Same po tayo dahil sa surgical mask po akin ng start mag ka pimples😭😭 until now nagtuloy tuloy na siya

ill try to make one about eczemas :)

@@irenegaile thank you doc more power and more videos to come.

BP is something we give for mild to moderate acne. Moderate to severe cases need more medication. Pls consult so that you can treat your acne and achieve clear skin.

Sensitive - soap free, liquid facial washes Oily - with salicylic acid or glycolic acid

I only know of a few brands, benzac, panoxyl, proactiv and bezoper :)

Bpo? Yes pwede. Sunscreen always last in the morning :)

@@irenegaile Thank you po Doc!

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Yes :)

I think since you already have a dermatologist attending to you, it would be best to ask hin/her about it since he/she saw you. I might give kc another treatment given what you have described :)

Anything that increases skin turnover - retinoids, exfoliants, bpo - can cause purging. If it lasts more than 4 weeks baka hindi na yan purging

Thank you doc. Di pa naman po ako gumagamit. Gusto ko pong gumamit during occassional breakouts. Siguro po mga 2-3 times a week ko lang po gamitin? Or kung kailan lang po may breakouts? Gusto ko din po kasing iprevent na lang para wala na pong itreat.

@@iloveyouchandlerbing657 u can start everyother day but ideally for prevention daily cya

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@@iloveyouchandlerbing657 you’re welcome! :)

Best to have a consultation. Cystic acne requires more than one treatment option/modality.

No it's not a skin lightening ingredient

How do you know you're resistant? But yes BPO will work because the mechanism of action is different from antibiotics.

Cannot use with retinoids but ok lng with hyaluronic acid. Usage depends on the indicaction or skin issue

I always recommend properly cleaning your face before applying any product :) Any cleanser naman is ok as long as it doesnt leave you're skin feeling dry or stretched after washing. Toners naman ok lng din as long as your skin can tolerate.

@@irenegaile ok po doc. Thank you so much sa advice 😊

if sensitive ka unahin mo ung moisturizer, if not unahin mo ung BPO

@@irenegaile ahhh so either way po magwowork pa din yung BP. Akala ko po kaso mababawasan yung efficacy ng BP pag inuna yung moisturizer. Thank you po, Doc! 😊

@@irenegaile Hi doc I have some closed comedones on my chin can I use benzoyl peroxide 5% to help?

Yes with caution

If by chance you read this I would be willing to talk to you 😭😭

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Sure! You can come to my clinic for consultation :)

doc saan po clinic nio anak ko po 16 yrs old boy marami po siyang tigyawat😭

U can use bpo in am and then tret in pm, magkaiba sila ng mechanism of action and you will benefit more if gamitin mo sila pareho. Topical creams work best for mild acne. If moderate to severe you will need other meds/treatment.

Hi rem did u consult a derm for this or are you self-medicating? :)

@@irenegaile Good evening doc. Last year po, i went to derma & the doctor prescribed me with adapalene & topical antibiotic. I have used it po for 3 mos. and I don't see result.. When i told her that, she then promptly suggested accutane po which i disagreed. Tbh, im hoping we'll explore other option first before that.. 🙁☹️ Just this September, I have decided to self medicate doc & stick to BP.. so far, I'm liking the result. Sandwich method (moisturizer) doc ginagawa ko.. so far ok man. Im just thinking abt adapalene because of my PIE&PIH doc. To be fair, I still believe in the efficacy of adapalene po even if i don't see immediate result before.. what should i do po doc? pwede na ba? Ps. i have acne prone, oily skin.. mild to moderate acne po.. usually during mens, i have 1 to 2 new pimples. stubborn onesss. Thank you so much pooo!! 🙏🙏🙏

If you have acne I strongly suggest you have a proper consultation. It’s hard to make recommendations without assessing your skin especially if you have acne :)

Carbon laser peel - qs ndyag 1064nm applied on a face covered with carbon - is not something i use for acne.

Taking a bath more than once a day kc can cause dryness. Pero kung halimbawa pinagpawisan ka or nadumihan ka ok lng naman, just make sure to use warm (not hot) water, and to apply emollients after :)

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@@danluissuriben7278 you're welcome! :)

Regular moisturizers are usually not enough for keratosis pilaris. You would need humectants and exfoliants. Best to be guided via a formal consultation :)

I recommend a proper consultation with a new dermatologist :)

Baka d kc enough ung topical treatment, which is indicated for mild to moderate acne.

Pwede naman, mauna ung serum :)

Thank u Dr. Gaile

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I can probably talk about adapalene, but i made short-form content in my tiktok about it already (@irenegaile) :)

Sure! My clinic is in Makati (dermHQ) and BGC (beautiqueMD)

Pwede naman but if you dont have acne anymore i would suggest you shift to a different skincare product. We dont develop resistance from benzoyl peroxide naman so no need to worry

If your skin can tolerate, yes ok lng.

Yes if your skin can tolerate :)

No need, pwede na agad start

Yes if your skin can tolerate :)

Lightest to heaviest consistency, if same consistency ung mas impt for you

In my opinion, yes. But only when necessary. Still best to consult.

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Until you heal, but if mga 6 months na meron parin it means u need additional anti-acne meds

Benzac is one brand. I dont recommend self-medication though because your butt acne maybe something else.

Pwedeng magka purge with bpo :)

No it doesnt darken the skin pero meron iba na nakaka experience ng post inflammatory hyperpigmentation on acne lesions na ginamitan ng benzoyl but more from the inflammation not from the ingredient

I have a video on mild to moderate acne :)

yes, ok to use BPO in am and Tretinoin in PM, wag lang sabay