Vitacid acne is a topical gel used to treat mild to moderate vulgar acne, which also helps reduce black spots on the skin, due to the combination of clindamycin, an antibiotic and tretinoin, a retinoid that regulates the growth and differentiation of skin epithelial cells.
This gel is made by Theraskin laboratory in 25 grams tubes and is sold in conventional pharmacies, only with dermatological prescription, for a price ranging from 50 to 70 reais, depending on the place of purchase.
- Vitacid acne should be applied daily.
- And it is recommended to use it overnight before bedtime.
- As sun exposure should be avoided during treatment.
- So it is also essential to use sunscreen during the day.
Before applying the gel wash the face with a mild soap and dry well with a clean towel, then it is advisable to apply a similar amount to the size of a pea on one of the fingers and pass through the skin of the face, without removing the gel from the skin.
Contact with the mouth, eyes, nostrils, nipples and genitals should be avoided during application.In addition, the product should not be applied to damaged, irritated, cracked or sunburnt skin.
In some people, Vitacid Acne may cause flaking, dryness, itching, irritation or skin burns, which may be red, swollen, blistered, sore or scabed; in these cases, the gel should be discontinued until the skin recovers.
Skin whitening or spots may occur and increased sensitivity to the sun may occur.
Vitacid Acne should not be used by people who are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients of the formula, in people with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or who have developed colitis when using antibiotics.
In addition, this medicine should not be used by pregnant or lactating women without medical advice.