Is betnovate n good to use to treat acne/pimples? Someone told me to consult a doctor and due to pandemic i'm unable to visit any derma doc. Thanks in advance for helping.

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Hi Lybrate-user! acne or pimples is an age related skin problem which has ups and downs of the lesions. Depending on the diet which you take, acne will be under your control. Pleas don't touch your pimples with your hands as it can cause spots and can aggravate pimples also. Reduce oily foods, sweets ,chocolates, non vegetarian foods like red meat, chicken ,eggs, dairy products as these foods can aggravate acne. Coming to the actual question, you can use benzoxyl gel or adapalene gel to control breakouts. You can do private online consult and show your skin pics and chat such that you can a better solution. Please don't worry ,as most of them suffer pimples in this age and get a clear skin if they follow instructions and medication. Coming to the actual question, betnovate is a steroid cream when applied to the skin, the pimples subsides initially but later pimple aggravates & face becomes irritated and acne becomes more and becomes resistant to treatment also .please be away from these creams.

Madhavi Pudi · Accepted Answer

Hi Lybrate-user! acne or pimples is an age related skin problem which has ups and downs of the lesions. Depending on the diet which you take, acne will be under your control. Pleas don't touch your pimples with your hands as it can cause spots and can aggravate pimples also. Reduce oily foods, sweets ,chocolates, non vegetarian foods like red meat, chicken ,eggs, dairy products as these foods can aggravate acne. Coming to the actual question, you can use benzoxyl gel or adapalene gel to control breakouts. You can do private online consult and show your skin pics and chat such that you can a better solution. Please don't worry ,as most of them suffer pimples in this age and get a clear skin if they follow instructions and medication. Coming to the actual question, betnovate is a steroid cream when applied to the skin, the pimples subsides initially but later pimple aggravates & face becomes irritated and acne becomes more and becomes resistant to treatment also .please be away from these creams.

Sheena Arora · Answer

Hi, not at all. Betnovate is a steroid. Shouldn't be used for acne.

Narasimhalu C.R.V.(Professor) · Answer

No. Contains steroid. Very dangerous. Alternate safe cream available. Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.