does anyone have an answer to this question? thanks

[rev3]

this was posted by another poster but i am wondering the same

anyone have an opinion?

thanks

 

 

Hi all!

 

I am very interested in hearing whether certain kinds of acne treatments would be safe for me to use now. I am currently being treated by a dermatologist for acne, and my dermatologist has suggested that I consider the following kinds of treatments for the cysts in my transplanted/recipient area:

 

- Diluted kenalog+saline injections to reduce the inflammation

- Clindamycin phosphate topical

- Benzoyl peroxide 4% solution topical gel (though she warned that the benzoyl peroxide solution, while potentially effective, might be mildly irritating to my still-pink recipient area)

- Salex Shampoo (active ingredient 6% salicylic acid)?

 

Should any of these treatments be safe to use in my recipient area 1.5 months after surgery? Can anyone think of any reasons why one or more of these treatments might pose a risk to the transplanted area?

 

Thank you in advance for any info. This forum is a tremendous resource!!

[Blake Bloxham]

Hmm, good question.

 

If it helps: kenalog is a steroid, clindamycin is a fairly intense antibiotic (acne, amongst other things, is caused by a bacteria), and the others are drying agents frequently used in topical acne solutions.

 

While I'd love to say "yes or no" one way or another, I think the best thing you could do is check with your operating surgeon. This way, you're following the post-operative instructions exactly as stated.

 

I hope this helps!

[rev3]

thanks no surgeon to ask, that's why i came here

 

but someone just answered this for me on another site though

 

thanks again for your response