Instructions for Acne Care HF#6492



• Gently wash skin surface with acne wash or a mild soap or cleanser (such as Cetaphil^®, Neutrogena^®, Aveeno^®, Dove^®, Vanicream^®, or Purpose^®).  Avoid the use of washcloths, buff puffs, scrubbing sponges, astringents, facial scrubs, and any over-the-counter products that dry or irritate the skin.  Pat the skin dry.

 

• Do not squeeze or pick pimples.

 

• If cosmetics are used, they should be water based and oil-free.  Skin creams that do not cause acne (non-comedogenic) may be used.

 

• Use medicines as prescribed.  Topical medicines are meant to be applied to the entire face. Do not simply spot treat the lesions unless told to do so.

 

Topical Medicine

• Apply _____________________to the affected areas of the face/body ____ time(s) per day.

Apply in the:   morning    evening

• Apply _____________________to the affected areas of the face/body ____ time(s) per day.

Apply in the:   morning    evening

 

Topical Washes

Apply ______________________ to the affected areas of the face/body ____time(s) per day.

Apply in the:   morning    evening

 

Topical Retinoid Medicine

Apply ________________________________ to your face daily.

Apply in the:   morning    evening

• Be sure that your face is completely dry before using the retinoid.
• Use once every other day or every three days for 2 weeks, then use daily.
• Squeeze a "pea-sized" amount of the medicine onto your index finger, and rub in.
• Apply ¼ of the cream or gel to each quadrant of your face.

Apply non-oily ("non-comedogenic") sunscreen with an SPF of 15-45 daily.

 

Oral Medicine

Medicine: ________________________;   Dose: ___________________________

Special Instructions: ____________________________________________________________

 

UW Dermatology Department 1 S. Park St 7th Floor Madison, WI 53715 Clinic: 608 287-2450

American Family Children’s Hospital Pediatric Dermatology Specialty Clinic 1675 Highland Ave. Madison, WI  53792 Clinic: 608 263-6420

The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.

Last Updated: 06/25/2010

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