Nose drops for acne scars? Topical Oxymetazoline for post-acne scars
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2023
- Post acne scars can be prominent and cause much distress. There are limited treatment options for the scars. Recently, the ingredient in nose drops, oxymetazoline, has been shown to have a beneficial effect in acne scars. This video reviews the studies and looks at the potential side effects of this treatment.
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TAN Q DOCTOR FOR UR EXCELLENT AND VERY LUCID STYLE OF UR SPEECH. GOD BLESS U.
Thanks for your very kind comments!
Very interesting indication of Oxymetazoline!
Thanks Minu! Glad it was helpful. Hope your practice is going well!
Quite a unique therapy!
Indeed, thanks for the comment!
Dear Sir fantastic explanation of oxymetazoline for Acne scars Thanking you so much 🙏
Good luck 💯📸
Thanks so much for your kind comments, glad it was helpful for you!
When would be best to apply and can we apply moisturizer after or before?
Would be helpful to apply it twice a day, morning and night. Moisturisers can be used either half and hour before or after it’s application.
Is there something even better for pie than Oxymetazoline? I am struggling with this for so long.
Topical brimonidine may be helpful but is used only in rosacea in the UK. Lasers are also known to help.
#Disclaimer# Please note that this video is for education purposes. It is not meant for personal advice as your own doctor/dermatologist will be the best person to answer specific queries.
Innovative option!
It is indeed!
With the nose drops, how many times a day should it be applied to the acne scar?
In th study the drops were used twice a day. It was applied on all the red areas of the skin, including the scar
@@DiscoverDermatologyThank you
Doctor, I use salicylic acid at night and Azelaic acid in the morning. How can I put it in my routine?
As this is a solution, it can be used in the morning and night, left to dry for a few minuted and then the usual creams ca be applied about 3 0 to 45 mins.
@@DiscoverDermatology Doctor, please, I have two questions: Does this product conflict with azelaic acid, salicylic acid, or with niacinamide? The other question is, will a 0.1 ratio of this product be effective? How long does it take until the result appears?
@@n.o.o.rrrrrrrrr This can be used with any other topical agent and does not interact with them. I am not sure if a 0.1 ratio of this preparation is available. All studies have used the treatment for at least 6 to 8 weeks.
Will xylometazoline have the same effect?
Excellent question! Xylometazoline is a similar vasoconstrictive agent so it may work. No studies done in it though.