Newly prescribed Minocycline and Epiduo for acne–simple question?
today i was prescribed minocycline (pill) to take once a day and epiduo (topical) to use every other day and then eventually everyday and i have a pretty simple question:
1) if the minocycline is a pill, will it also clear my back and chest acne?
i dont get super bad acne on my chest, just blackhead looking things and little red spots...but i also have a few freckles so it looks worse than it is..but my back is a different story...my lower back has some problems but i think it is just because the lower part of my back has a little hair and it gets clogged or whatever but my upper back especially where my bra and bra straps are and around on my shoulders and shoulder blades...some of it looks like little stubborn blackheads that are just a little inflammed and others are worse..will the minocycline fix this? or do you have any tips? thanks
**also i have a ceremony thing where i have to wear a dress and all that good stuff which is on May 25th...about 9 weeks away..will my back and chest be clear by then if im on minocycline? thanks again
October 18th, 2010 - 14:07
It usually takes about 2 months for the minocycline to kick in, so you could have clearer skin or at least see a difference by then. My dermatologist always tells me to use topical treatments (like the epiduo) on my chest as well as face. I don’t see why you can’t use it on back & chest. Just don’t get it near the nipple. Remember, everyone’s skin is different. If this treatment doesn’t work for you, go back to the dr. and ask to try something else. Do not give up.