Question about accutane?
I have had persistent acne since I was in about 5th grade. I am a senior in high school now. I was on minocycline and tetracycline at different times, and I have been on Bactrim for the past year. Bactrim has definitely been the most effective treatment so far. It has cleared my face up to a certain degree. I still end up with little patches here or there consistently. Few pop up, go away, then more come in a different spot. I don't think I'm as consistent with taking the bactrim as I could be though.
Even though my acne has gotten much better than previously, I am still so tired of having to deal with never having a completely clear face. It has been such a long time.. I now have plenty of acne scars, which is just awesome... and I don't want to continue. I just want to have a perfectly clear face, for once.
I went to the dermatologist about a month ago, and she set me up to start going on accutane a month from that. The last time I had a visit to the derm, she was the one that had suggested I should try accutane. I have been pondering it for months, and this last time I decided I would do it. My derm said that basically being on Bactrim for a long time could be just as risky as being on Accutane, so I mine as well try something new & more effective. So, I am supposed to be starting accutane in 10 days. I have to get bloodwork done a few days beforehand.
There is, however, still time for me to back out of it. I was planning to go get bloodwork done tomorrow morning, but I have been reading really negative reviews and it's really making me second guess my decision- once again.
I just want to know if you think it would be worth it and what your personal experiences have been. I'm afraid of the long-term side effects.
Thanks(: !
Acne treatment-makeup-suncreen… question?
I just started taking Minocycline for my acne treatment. I read that I need to use a sunscreen because minocycline can make my skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn. Can I use makeup that contains suncreen instead of an actual sunscreen? I'm guessing makeup containing suncreen isn't as effective, but am I really in a position where I need full-on protection from the sun??
How long would it take for Minocycline to turn your skin blue?
A build up of Minocycline can cause blue spots on the skin due to iron deposits. Does anyone know how long it would take for this to happen? I'm paranoid!
How to get rid of back acne?
I'm 13 and i've had acne for about four years, but only back and chest acne for two. recently is has been getting worse, and has even spread to my neck a little and my lower back. i play football and sweat with the shoulder pads on, but i shower 3 times a day while using a special body wash (which doesn't work at all). I also take a pill called minocycline for my acne. None of this has worked for my back and chest however, and I would like to stop it before it gets worse. CAN ANYBODY GIVE ME A SIMPLE WAY TO GETTING RID OF THIS PLEASE
Can minocycline or epiduo cause blackhead breakouts?
I've always had mild acne and oily skin so i decided to go to the dermatologist about a month and a half ago. My dermatologist perscribed me with both minocycline and epiduo in order to treat my acne. I have now been following my doctors exact directions on using these drugs for about month and a half. My skin has gotten worse never before would i get blackheads and now my skin is covered in them. I have also devolped very dry skin that flakes off while still looking oily along with this random blackhead breakout all over my face. I know that one of the side affects of both these medications is maybe some dry skin in the beginning, but could this blackhead breakout all over my face be caused from the acne treatment I am taking? I have never gotten blackheads on my face until after taking this medication.
are these blackheads and dry oil on my face being caused from my acne treatment of minocycline and epiduo?
Best treatment for acne?
I am 21 years old and have had acne since i was about 15. Nothing has worked permanantly. Ive tried doxycycline and minocycline (they work but it returns right when im done) tazorac, and just about everything else my dermatologist prescribed. Is there anything else i can try? I would love to try accutane but it recently went off the market. whats the 2nd best option? please help! i am miserable!!!!
epiduo acne treatment is giving me scary side effects, what should i do?
I've been on epiduo for about two weeks now (my doc also prescribed minocycline and i've been experiencing some pretty bad side effects. First of all I noticed I started to have breathing trouble. I couldn't inhale deep breathes and my throat felt swollen. Second, the lymph nodes at the base of my head are completely swollen. I'm currently experiencing an itchy weird rash randomly across my body and my lower lip is swollen. A few days ago I had flu-like symptoms but that only lasted about 24 hours. I've read all the possible side effects and they all seem to fit my situation, but I don't know if it's severe enough to go to my doctor. I don't really have time to go to the doctor anyway, but i'm starting to get concerned. But the thing is, epiduo is working really well against my acne so i don't want to stop using it. :( help?
Does minocycline work if I have taken doxycycline previously?
Hi I'm a 20 years old girl suffering from pastular acne and I have been taking oral antibiotics since 2001. I took doxycline until 2005 before my acne flares up again. My doctor then prescribed me erythromycin which worked for a few months before I started breaking out again and it was back to doxycycline for me. Now my doctor has prescribed me minocycline, will it worked since it is the same class as doxycycline or should I try other acne treatments such as oral contraceptives?
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
ACNE EXPERT!!!! i have bad acne , chest neck back face?
u name it
but whenever my chest clears my neck worsesn
or when my face clears my back inflames
I REALLY WANT TO GET RID OF THE BOD ACNE im wash with PANOXYL
and take minocycline pills
a use
retin a micro
tooth paste burns
sun just makes them flat and fade but they still there
idk
im 13 and still
um...growing
and its hormones i kno but hell with hormones!!!
I CANT GO THROUGH MIDDLE SKOOL BEING A PIMPLE GIRL!
tear tear :(