I'm a bit worried because I accidentally poked myself on the face with the sharp end of a blackhead extractor, which felt a lot like a sewing needle. After that, about 12 drops of blood came out. The extractor was new and all I did was rinse it with water before using it. Should I be concerned about getting an infection or any kind of disease from this?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Yes take tetanus shot and get your wound cleaned properly for good healing.

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Answered 25/07/2025

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I'm using Clindac A for my acne treatment and the Episoft sunscreen. I'm wondering if I can start using the Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser on my face, or is there another face wash youd recommend? I'm a bit unsure about what's best for my skin while on this treatment. Any advice?

Yes you can use cetaphil cleanser or sebamed ,they help in maintaining healthy skin.

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I've been dealing with acne and my doctor prescribed Tretin ISO 10mg capsules along with Acnelack face wash. I've heard a lot about the AHA Glow face wash though and I'm wondering which one would be better for my skin. Should I stick with Acnelack or try AHA Glow instead? I want to make sure I'm using the best option to help clear up my acne.

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I've got these itchy rashes on my face from a reaction to a cream I used, and even though I stopped using it, the rash keeps coming back. My doctor had me try betamethasone cream, and it helps while I'm using it, but as soon as I stop, the rash returns. What do you think is causing this, and is there anything else I can do to stop it from coming back for good?

no you cannot

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