Usage of Timed-Release BHA Toner for Acne: Clogged vs. Inflammatory
Question
Can Timed-Release BHA Toner be used as a spot treatment for inflammatory acne? I understand BHA helps with clogged pores, but applying it heavily on inflammatory acne might worsen it. Is it better to use BHA on the whole face for clogged pores and a separate treatment like Clindamycin for inflammatory acne spots?
Answer
Based on the forum discussion, the Timed-Release BHA Toner is used for the whole face, not as a spot treatment.
Regarding spot treatment for inflammatory acne, BHA is primarily effective for clogged pores (สิวอุดตัน), not inflammatory acne (สิวอักเสบ). Applying BHA heavily on inflammatory acne might worsen it.
The advice given suggests that for inflammatory acne, a different approach or ingredient (like clindamycin, a medication) might be needed for spot treatment. The general recommendation is to use BHA on the whole face to prevent clogged pores, which helps prevent inflammatory acne from developing.