apollo
  • female
  • 25 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've got really sensitive and dry skin, especially with this winter weather. My T-zone is full of blackheads and it's driving me nuts. I've been using Dr. Reddy's Venusia cream and Episoft cleansing face wash, but it doesn't seem to be helping much. Can you recommend a good night cream or moisturizer? I also need a scrub that works on blackheads. Plus, my entire body seems to have dead skin cells; any idea for a moisturizing body lotion or oil? My hands and feet are super dry, almost like wrinkled aged skin, and nothing I use seems to fix it, not even glycerine. Would you have any tips on how to deal with all these skin issues?

Doctor 1

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

For your blackheads in the T-zone area, I recommend using a night cream containing adapalene and benzoyl peroxide. You can try using Differin Gel at night. Additionally, for a good scrub to help with blackheads, you can use Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub. To address the dead cells on your body, you can use a moisturizing body lotion such as Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream or Bio-Oil. These products will help hydrate your skin and improve its texture. For your dry, rough hands and feet, you can try using O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream and O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet Foot Cream. These products are specifically designed to moisturize and repair dry, cracked skin. In addition to using these products, make sure to drink plenty of water, eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and protect your skin from harsh weather conditions. Regularly exfoliating and moisturizing your skin will also help improve its overall health and appearance.

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

0

0

Sick? Talk to a doctor now

More Dermatology Health Queries

View all

I've been dealing with this jock itch issue for a couple of years now, and it's really stressing me out. My groin and butt area have turned completely black, and I've tried all sorts of home remedies, but nothing seems to work. Do you have any advice or treatment suggestions to help me get my original skin color back? Is there anything specific I should be doing?

It sounds like you may have a chronic fungal infection causing the jock itch and skin discoloration. To treat this, I recommend using an antifungal cream containing Clotrimazole. You can apply it twice daily to the affected areas for at least 2 weeks. In addition, taking oral antifungal medication like Fluconazole may also be necessary in severe cases. Make sure to keep the area clean and dry to prevent further infection. To help restore the original skin color, you can use a skin lightening cream containing Hydroquinone. Apply a thin layer to the darkened areas once daily, preferably at night.

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I've recently had a keratin treatment done on my hair, and now I'm dealing with some dandruff issues. I'm considering using Ketomac anti-dandruff shampoo, but I'm worried. Is it safe to use this shampoo on my keratin-treated hair, or could it potentially affect the treatment?

you can use it no problem.

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I've been taking a tablet that my skin doctor recommended to boost my immunity and help prevent warts. But now, just a couple of days later, I've started getting mouth ulcers. Could the pills be causing this, or is it because of the hot weather? My stomach seems perfectly fine, no issues there.

Tab. Vitamin B complex once a day

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.