Can I use tea tree oil and aloe vera gel for my acne while on oratane 10mg? (Photo)

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Hi I am another teenager that suffers from severe acne and I am currently on oratane 10mg. I am in my second week of my treatment and yes my acne has gone worst and skin is very dry. I just wanted to know if I can use tea tree oil with aloe vera gel for my acne . And if I can how much can I use as my skin is sensitive and oily.

Jerome Potozkin, MD · Answer

I think your best bet would be to contact your prescribing physician.  They are likely to know you skin the best and can prescribe or recommend something for you.  I have had several patients react to tea tree oil so I would avoid that.

Michael A. Greenberg, MD · Answer

I think aloe vera is wonderful, but only if you are using fresh gel from a leaf torn off the plant.  I have seen a number of patients who developed a contact dermatitis from tea tree oil, so I would be cautious.You might want to use something like Cerave cream or lotion instead.

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