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Aquaphor Alternatives for Acne-prone Skin?

asked 3 years ago by taliesmama in florida
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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I have had acne-prone skin all my life and cannot use Aquaphor because the mineral oil will make me break out bad. Are there alternatives to Aquaphor that will work just as well? Thanks.

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Try Cetophil

You might try that other dermatologist stand-by Cetophil. However, this does have parabens as a preservative. It could always be possible that you might be sensitive to this too. Patch testing to discern any contact allergies might be worth investigating. In this procedure strips containing small discs are placed on the back. The patient returns two days later and four days later to distinguish whether there is any redness (erythema) or edema ( swellling). If so, and interpreted... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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