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Sensitive Skin And Burning Sensation After Discontinuation of Salicylic Product Use.
asked 8 months ago by desperate student in tokyo
Latest answer by Alexandra Chambers, MD
Question viewed 101 times
Tags: burning, discontinue, options, salycilic acid gel, sensitivity
I'm suffering from rosacea symtoms. I used an essence containing Salicylic acid. I assume that the amount of the ingredient would be not so much ( 0.5 % or less) because this product is imported to my country and it allows 0.5 % of Salicylic as maximum. I used the essence every night(much amount) without moisturizing afterward, and i used other scrub products twice a week during that period. now my skin became so sensitive and I have burning sensation so much even though much time has passed after i stopped those products. Now what?
1 answer to Sensitive Skin And Burning Sensation After Discontinuation of Salicylic Product Use.
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Rosacea , salicylic acid, sensitive skin
Thank you for your question.
I assume you had a diagnosis of Rosacea made by a doctor, if not please see your family physician or a dermatologist.
I would not use Salicylic containing topical products on your skin without assessment of your skin. It is not treatment for Rosacea, but used for acne, when skin is oily. It tends to dry skin.
Rosacea is treated by avoiding sun, hot drinks, alcohol spicy food, hot environment. Topical application of Metronidazole cream/gel and...
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