Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide(5%)?!
Question: My dermatologist prescribed me these two gels along with a Retin - A cream(Nighttime).
. Which substance should I apply first (clindamycin or Benzoyl peroxide)?
and
.How much Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate should I apply to my face? (Pea size? generous?)
Answers: My dermatologist prescribed me these two gels along with a Retin - A cream(Nighttime).
. Which substance should I apply first (clindamycin or Benzoyl peroxide)?
and
.How much Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate should I apply to my face? (Pea size? generous?)
The clindamycin is a thinner, more watery, alcohol-based medication, so you should apply it first. Then, apply the benzoyl peroxide, which is a cream. If you apply a cream first, it the alcohol-based medication will just dissolve the cream.
You should just apply enough of each so that a very thin layer is present on the skin. Using too much will only result in over-irritation and not increased results.
You should NOT be using the Retin-A and benzoyl peroxide at the same time of day. Retinoids (like Retin-A) and benzoyl peroxide interfere with one another. So, you should only be using the benzoyl peroxide in the morning when you're not using the Retin-A. You can use the clindamycin both morning and night with each. You will want to apply an oil-free moisturizer before you apply the Retin-A at night; this will help to reduce the irritation, sensitivity, and redness that the Retin-A will cause as your skin adjusts to the medication.
You must have a pretty oily complexion (as I do); these are all pretty drying medications, so be prepared for that. Good luck!
your derm should have given you some instructions when they prescribed them to you. I would put the bp on first, using only enough to cover the affected area.
Good luck
Wow! why so many different things? I use clindamycin phosphate in morning & at bedtime. Thats all. Maybe you should check back with the doc. He may have you alternate between them. I have the worst complexion of anyone. I don't understand why you are using 3 different ones at the same time.
The clindamycin and Benzoyl peroxide are 2 seperate gels? You might as about the combination called Benzoclin. that is what my daughter uses, and it takes the guess work out of what to apply first! Just a thought! Sorry I am not much more help.
call your derm and ask before you do anything. you can seriously burn your face with that stuff.