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How long should I leave acne medication on my face?

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(@cittykats)

Posted : 06/30/2016 2:14 pm

I have recently went to a dermatologist where she prescribed me Acanya for the morning, Atralin for the night, and doxycycline to take. I forgot to ask her how long I should leave Acanya on my face and I'm too shy to call her and ask. My face kinda gets oily even with the medication on so is it okay if I wash it off? Or should I wash it off and reapply it to my skin? Thank you!!

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(@snarkygirl)

Posted : 07/01/2016 5:45 am

I googled it but it should say so on the package. Most meds are meant to be left on until you next wash your face to work. Maybe you're using too much.
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(@monroeqt)

Posted : 07/02/2016 5:50 am

12 hours is the standard time. So, say you wake up at 7am. Wash your face, apply Acanya. Then at 7pm, wash your face, apply Atralin.

On June 30, 2016 at 2:14 PM, CittyKats said:

I have recently went to a dermatologist where she prescribed me Acanya for the morning, Atralin for the night, and doxycycline to take. I forgot to ask her how long I should leave Acanya on my face and I'm too shy to call her and ask. My face kinda gets oily even with the medication on so is it okay if I wash it off? Or should I wash it off and reapply it to my skin? Thank you!!

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