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Benzoic Acid: A Treatment For Acne

Acne is a skin problem that occurs when your skin pores get clogged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne is the most common issue faced by teenagers but people of every age encounter this. But you need not worry about pimples, whitehead, or even for the blackheads as you can easily reduce the risk of acne on your face only with few home remedies and precautions. 

Benzoic Acid: A Treatment For Acne

Acne is the bacteria that reside on your face and cause infectious puss. Benzoic acid is the medicine used to treat skin irritation and inflammation caused by burns, insect bites, fungal infections, or eczema.  

How to use benzoic acid on your face?

One precaution that you should keep in consideration is that you should be very careful before using it. You should also see your dermatologist in case of any emergency.

Normally this medicine is applied in a very small amount twice a day only on the areas where you see a pimple or redness. 

Benzoic Acid: A Treatment For Acne

Always apply for 30 minutes and then gently wash your face with lukewarm water and dry it. Never apply any other things on your face with benzoic acid, whether it is any natural ingredient of any other medicated product. 

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About the Author: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Lahore, Pakistan. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care planning. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.

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