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acne meds
ive been using antibiotics for acne and it only helps moderately. has anybody used anything like accutane or differin, and if so, did it completely clear things up?
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I used (Ro)Accutane made by Roche for about three courses and my pimples came back every time. The dermatologist said I was one of the "unlucky" ones. Apparently only 1 in 1000 people end up getting pimples after three lots. Anyway, just thought I'd put my word in against.
I did get side-effects though. Make sure you have a lot of lip balm, and use a moisturiser like sorbolene so your skin doesn't dry out too badly. The pictures on the information pack often look really gross, but they're just for scare. If you use lip balm, and don't let it get away from you then it should be fine. If you skip the lip balm for a day or so then your lips crack and hurt, and it takes maybe a week for them to heal once you start using it again.
My concentration was the worst side-effect. My concentration got REALLY difficult to keep on the topic. I had to resort to herbal things that wouldn't interfere with the Ro-, and burning rosemary oil. Still couldn't concentrate well. What was worse is that all the side-effects were meant to go away after a few months. I could be a freak case, but my concentration never recovered. It got better, but it never got back to where it had been.
You didn't say whether you were male or female. Girls have more options; Has your doctor tried you on hormone treatments like the pill already? Hormones work better in girls than boys, and they sometimes prescribe the pill which would double as a backup contraceptive.
Oh, one last thing. If you do decide to use it, wash your face with water while you're using the accutane. You could use very diluted vinegar if you wanted an anti-bacterial touch, but if you wash with soap, or too often then you'll dry your skin out and damage it. Hope you can find the right thing to help you...
-K
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Yeah I have used differin Tazorac and Clindomax, but none of them clear up completely. I take pills now. It's called amphicillin and even that hasn't worked yet but these things take up to two months to make a difference. I heard differin gel was just for light acne. If you have bad acne, then u shood use Tazorac. I hope this is the info u need!
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Try using Pro-active. It costs about $40 but the whole package lasts for 2 months. You have to reorder it every 2 months and pay $40. I use it but I haven't been using it lately because I dont feel like ordering it lol. Hope I helped! If you have any other questions, just drop one in my inbox or IM me on AIM at fAbOlOuZ x kAy 8.
<3 Karen
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I just heard advertised, on the radio, an over the counter pill (no prescription needed) that you can take for acne. I cannot recall the name, but I do know the commercial said that TARGET stores carry this product. Let me know if you find out the name of it, or if you try it and it works.
I did use Accutane when I was in my early 20's and it worked to dry up excess oil in the skin glands internally. I did have VERY dry skin to combat (even my lips!) and was used to treat cystic acne, (lumpy, larger under the skin types of blemishes along the jaw line). I've heard that this drug is not considered as safe as it was once thought to be. I do know that it is VERY HARMFUL to a developing fetus, so pregnancy is to be avoided while taking Accutane. Call your family Dr. and get the name of a recommended dermatologist who can answer your specific questions and offer treatment. It can change your life, if you have problems with acne!
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well i dont use ne of that stuff imma kinda cheap fer my face i use acne pads n velocity mostiureizer n my face is soft n silky ! hope i helped lemme no how it goes! plz rate me! xoxo steffy
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I use something called noxema its a cream but it works very well. Just use it everyday once you wake up and it will clear up soon after. Hope iv helped a little and good luck, dont be afraid to write back.
Signed
Short N Punky
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hey..well my 4-head used to break out...alot!!..but it gotten clear over tha months...i use...clean & clear continuous control acne wash...then put the clean & clear astrigent...and 2 moisturize my skin..i put tha clean & clear...shine control moisturizer
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Well hey I have acne too but I have a specially prescribed medicine and it works in like a week but keep using. Ill give you the name so u can ask your dermitoligst. But its 40$ w/ insurance. It works great though!!! The name is.....
Clindamycin phosphate topical solution, usp
Kepp that name in mind. Its Pads 60 of them! Well best of luck!!!
Plz rate me and this was a good question!
~Bianca~
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I take antibiotics for my skin as well and I use a topical cream called Benzaclin and it has done WONDERS for my skin!!I apply it at night after I wash my face!My dermatologist tried putting me on differin gel in the mornings for a while as well as the antibiotic and the Benzaclin,but the Differin was way too harsh on my skin!I broke out all red and my face burned!! I have extremely sensitive skin!!Talk to your doc about Benzaclin,it's AWESOME!!!I noticed a difference fairly quickly after I started it too!Hope this helps ya!!! :)
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