Having breakouts after using a new sonic facial brush (using lowest cycle and brush)

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After having chemo in 2015, my pores were reduced, my skin smooth. I am 71 and had some acne as a teenager, but recently my pores were beginning to enlarge. So i asked for a sonic facial brush. Now I am experiencing breakouts particularly in hairline. Will this faze out over time or is there a problem?

Michael J. Brown, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! The breakouts that you are experiencing could be caused from the facial brush due to not properly cleaning after use. Since the breakouts are occurring near your hairline it could also be due to not washing your shampoo/conditioner out completely. I would suggest using an exfoliating cleanser instead of the sonic facial brush. This should help eliminate the breakouts you are experiencing. For more information please feel free to look at our website!

Katherine Dee, MD · Answer

Electric skin brushes (like clarisonic and others) are very popular for exfoliation. I believe these brushes spread bacteria around your face and contribute to acne. I've asked many patients, and no one seems to ever clean or replace the head. There are much better ways to exfoliate. Consider a really good glycolic cleanser.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi,It is quite common to break out after using facial brushes as most people do not properly maintain and/or clean the brushes. Bacteria can build up in the bristles of the brush, which can be transferred and spread across the pores of the face. I recommended using a gentle exfoliating facial cleanser instead that contains ingredients like glycolic acid and retinol. Alyria Skin Optimizing Systems has a wide range of products for all skin types, check them out online or you can order it from our webstore. Schedule an appointment with your plastic surgeon or dermatologist for a formal evaluation of your current skin condition for an effective treatment plan. Feel free to watch the attached link for more info.

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