Can I use an anti-acne soap in addition to my Stieva?
26-year-old woman
Hi, I have acne on my face and I use the stieva product prescribed by my dermatologist, but I would like to know if I can use a face wash for acne as well or if it's too much product? If I can use any, what would you recommend? Thanks in advance!
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Alexandre Chagnon · 5 years ago
Hello,
Do you apply the Stieva only to the lesions or all over the skin? Also, do you use other skin products (moisturizer for example)?
26-year-old woman · 5 years ago
I use stieva all over my face because my pimples are not concentrated in one place. And when my skin is too dry I use normal moisturizer.
Alexandre Chagnon · 5 years ago
All right. In this case, using another drying product (like a soap for acne-prone skin) may make the skin even drier (especially in the summer).
What are you currently using to wash your face?
26-year-old woman · 5 years ago
I just rinse it off with water and use scrubber every now and then
Alexandre Chagnon · 5 years ago
If you then find that your skin is still very "oily" with the water and products you are taking, you could try an acne skin cleanser. You can find these in the cosmetic section of the drugstore, under the brands Avene and LaRochePosay, among others.
In any case, you should try one product to see if it works better for your skin than another, and in people using Stieva on a large section of their face, the risk of dryness makes it harder to use a "soap" for acne.
Try it,
Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist
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