Can Acne Corticosteroid Injections Cause Pitted Skin?

I received a corticosteroid injection in an acne cyst and now my skin is pitting in several areas around the injection site. Is this a common...

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Burning Sensation from Epiduo Gel

My face is constantly burning from Epiduo Gel, so I don't know what to do. It doesn't seem like it's working either, but I was told it gets worse...

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How Can Sebaceous Bumps Under Skin Be Removed?

I had nodular acne three years ago. After treatment with Accutane and a follow up treatment with Retin-A, my acne is now under control. However, under...

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Will Hyperpigmentation from Benzoyl Peroxide Fade on Its Own?

I applied 10% benzoyl peroxide acne medication on a small area of my face one night, and the next day, I noticed that it was significantly darker. It...

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Is It Safe to Use Proactiv with Tazorac?

Is it ok to use Proactiv in the morning and use Tazorac at night? I was wondering if it was safe to do so since I am now putting them on at the same time.

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I Used Tazorac Cream and Had my Face Waxed

I know I am not supposed to do this but I forgot about this side effect since I haven't used Tazorac in a while. The wax peeled a layer of skin...

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Why Don't Prescription Acne Treatments Work? Minocycline, Duac lotion, and Differin gel

I've consistently had mild acne for about a year, and in February my dermatologist put me on Minocycline, Duac lotion, and Differin gel. He told...

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How Effective is Obagi Nu Derm on Acne?

I have been using Obagi nu-derm for almost 3 months now. I have noticed a smoother, tighter skin appearance, but the breakouts are still bad and I...

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How Quickly Should Bactrim DS Stop Cystic Acne?

Several tetracyclines have failed ( doxy, mino, solodyn) as have topicals (evoclin, triaz, duac, retin-a, aczone. I started Bactrim DS 3 weeks ago (2x...

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While Using Tazorac Cream 0.01 for a Month, is It Normal to Break out More Than Usual?

I have been using Tazorac Cream 0.01 for about a month, i dont see no improvement. I actually see that my skin has been breaking out more that the...

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How Long Until I See Results on Tazorac? Or Do I Need Something Else?

I'm still seeing clogged pores/blackheads after 5 weeks of nightly use (the 0.1% strength, gel type). Does this mean it's not effective? Would...

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What to Do About Redness After Fraxel Laser?

I had Fraxel Laser for my acne scarring 6 weeks ago. It was very painful and the redness is really bad and it is still here. I have been told the...

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Laser Treatment a Month After Taking Sotret?

My skin is very sensitive and got a scar on my nose cause of glyco A cream which burned my skin. My derm told me to take 20mg sotret tab for a month...

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What Acne Treatment Should I Follow?

I have been experiencing tiny bumps on my forehead and have tried almost everything possible. I schedule monthly facials and Microdermabrasion as well...

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Will a Chemical Face Peel Help for Redness and Acne Scars?

I had acne and after many treatments I have now got rid of the ane on the surface but there is redness under my cheeks still and some scars. Will a...

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I Was Given Hydroquinone Usp,4% with Sunscreens and Atralin 0.05%, Which One Do I Apply First

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Acne Treatment Recommendations?

I had never had acne before and I am 28 years old! I noticed very little to mild acne a few weeks ago so I went to my doctor and she prescribed me...

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Switching from Benzaclin and Tazarac for Acne

My son had a Microdermabrasion done yesterday for acne. He has lesions around his mouth forehead, and cheeks. He was using Benzaclin and Tazarac,...

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Can Tretinoin Be Effective Without Side Effects Such As Peeling?

My derm gave me Tretinoin 0.1% cream for acne.In the AM I wash with a BP face wash(5%) & then apply Clindamycin lotion 1%. In the evening I wash...

Minocycline: Long Lasting or Quick Fix?

I am a 27 year old male with moderate acne my whole life(breakouts more severe once I quit smoking 6 months ago). I eat healthy, well balanced...

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Is It Okay to Sweat While Using Epiduo Gel?

Im outdoors a lot for school and also just because but where i live it's really hot and consequently i sweat,now im using epiduo gel for my face...

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How Can I Get Rid of a Spot/bump with Encapsulated Pus in It?

Over the summer I broke out. Recently, my acne has started to heal, but I have two spots on my cheek where a pimple began to form, but never came to a...

1 Month of Solodyn Doesn't Seem to Help. What Other Options Do I Have?

SHould I wait it out longer and see what happens or try something else? It seems like ive tried alot like: minocyline, doxycline (which may be...

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Does Applying Moisturizer Along with Tazorac Decrease the Efficacy of the Tazorac?

I have read that in order to decrease any potential irritation while using Tazorac that you should use the medication in conjunction with a...

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Red Patch on Nose a Reaction to Acne Treatment?

I have a teenager that developed a red patch on both sides of his nose about a month ago after acne treatment. I have taken him to a couple of...

Skin is Too Oily with Tazorac?

I have been using Tazorac .1% Gel/Minocycline for several months and it helped my acne with only red marks remaining. However, my face is much too...

Can Renova, Used on the Nose, Just Once, Alter Your DNA Such That You Will Have Permanent Broken Capillaries?

Can Renova, used just once, on the nose, alter your DNA such that you will have permanent broken capillaries ? If not, how long will the broken...

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Blood Clots After Using Spironolactone to Treat Hormonal Acne

I am experiencing blood clots that are not related to my menstrual cycle. I have read about GI bleeding contraindications, is this something I should...

Is Photo-sensitivity from Tetracycline Permanent?

I have been taking Apo-Tetra (Tetracycline) for 3 weeks now and I noticed that one of the side effects is photo-sensitivity. Is the photo-sensitivity...

Thermascan 1319 Safe After Accutane and Effective for Oily, Acne Skin?

I am a 42 yo cauc fem with hormonal acne. I discontinued a 4 month course of generic Accutane(Claravis) in Aug due to increased cholesterol and hair...

Differin 0.1% During Pregnancy Okay?

I used differin 0.1% few times in my first weeks of pregnancy. Does it effect the baby?

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When Does Hormonal Acne Go Away? What More Can I Do?

I was diagnosed with hormonal acne about 2 years ago. Before then, perfect skin. Usually I get 2-3 little bumps underneath my skin, currently it's...

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Is It Normal to Break out After Getting the PDT Treatment?

I am a seventeen year old male and I got the PDT treatment one week ago. I am now breaking out on my face in places I did not have acne before, is...

Does Trichloroacetic Acid Expire?

I have a Tricholoacetic acid 50% which was manufactured on 01.06.2007, is it safe to use it? Does these things get expired. the bottle does not...

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Persistent Acne and Hyperpigmentation: How Can I Permanently Resolve it?

I have been on all oral medication that you can think of and topicals like Differin etc. The second I stop and ween of off it the acne comes back...

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What Should It Cost to Drain Small Pimple on Edge of Eyelid.Took About 8 Minutes

I had a very small white pimple drained on the edge of eyelid.It was one sixteenth inch diameter and took 5 minutes.About what should that cost? Thank...

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What is the Correct Way to Use Tretinoin?

Hello doctor, I was always skeptic about using tretinoin so I just jumped in and gave it a try But I still do not the correct way of applying...

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Acne Cysts. Steroid Injections. Any Way to Stop these Cysts From Reoccurring?

I have been getting deep, large acne on my face that I would decribe as cysts. Sometimes they drain on their own and other times they just shrink over...

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Is It Okay to Use a AHA Moisturizer While Using Tazorac 0.1% Cream?

Is it okay to use an AHA moisturizer while using Tazorac 0.1% cream? The moisturizer also contains SPF 15 as well, however am worried it could cause...

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Extended Major Break out - What Can I Do?

Last year, I used "this" soap and my face started clearing up, but all of a sudden my face started breaking out TERRIBLY. Pimps and zits...

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Why Did Tretinoin and Differin Age my Skin,though They're Supposed to Help with Aging?

Started using tretinoin 0.05 a year ago for acne.the first 2 or 3 months my skin looked great.but then a small frown line and enlarged pores appeared...

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My Skin Started to Peel Due to Acne Treatments. Why?

I had very bad acne on my cheeks when I was younger. When I put on a acne treatment, I felt a burning sensation on my skin. I put water on it so it...

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I Have Been Getting Large Deep Cyst Like Pimples That Erupt and Leaves Holes On My Face After Draining?

Help… I have been getting large deep cyst like pimples that erupt and leave an actual hole in my face after draining, it’s awful and at...

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Why Are my Face Acne Medicines Not Working Anymore? (photo)

I was struggling badly with acne vulgaris when i was 14. i applied erythromycin solution and panoxyl cream on affected areas after in the mornings and...

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Are Higher Doses of Retinoids More Effective?

I've been using 0.05% tretinoin cream for 5 months, and my mild-moderate acne still hasn't cleared up as desired. When I asked my...

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I Had a Terrible Case of What Appears to Be Acne After my Peeling. Is This Common?

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Currently, on 4th Month of 2mg/kg Isotretinoin. Can Lowering Dose Cause Flare?

My doctor is saying that I should lower my dose due to some red rashes of my cheeks. I know from my course that each time I raise the dose there's...

Is My Acne Treatment What Is Causing Old Acne Scars To Look Deeper?

I have been on roaccutane for over a month and since starting I have noticed my pre existing scars and indents seem deeper and whiteheads are causing...

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Does Switching Antibitoics for Acne Treatment Cause Any Negative Effects?

I was prescribed monodox for my acne for 6 weeks, and recently was switched to solodyn. I've been using the antibiotic in conjunction with a...

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Will Getting Pregnant Cause a Acne Relapse After Taking Isotretinoin?

I took isotretinoin many years ago, had a relapse, took it again and now my skin is amazing. Will getting pregnant cause a relapse? I know some women...

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A Week Without Isotretinion For My Acne?

I have to take a week off from my medication as I cannot get a sooner appointment to get a prescription - It's my birthday within this week so can...

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Pimple Cortizone Injection Didn't Work?

I had a large pimple/cyst and got it injected with cortizone a week ago. The pimple is actually larger now. Since it is a week out, I know it...

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Can I Take a Pre Workout Supplement Whist on Oratane? (photo)

Hi there, ive been on oratane for 3 months now and i am clearing up very well, but i do like to gym and with being so i also take the normal gym...

I Had 1000 Rads to my Face for Acne. Will This Affect Scarring with Fraxel Treatment??

I was told in 1997 that CO2 laser may cause inability to heal as a result of having 1000 rads to my face for acne treatment 40 years ago.What about...

3 Months After Finishing Accutane, Safe to Use Dexeryl to Shave Beard Area?

I finished my second 6 month course of 20mg of accutane at the end of October 2011. I was wondering if it is safe to use a rich emollient (Dexeryl),...

Will Isolaz Always Make Skin Worse After Treatment?

24 hours after treatment my skin has 10 new cystic spots. I have only had 2 treatments spaced one week apart.

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Why is the Isotretinoin Course Shorter in the UK?

My son is 16 and it has taken 2.5 years to get a referral to the hospital, we had to go through every variation of antibiotic and topical face washes...

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What is the Best Treatment for Acne Pores on Face?

I have small pores especially on cheek, suggest me the best treatment Laser or peeling? I'll be moving to a new place after 4 months and can't...

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Scarzone Product

I am currently taking Isotretinoin and would like know if it is fine to use Scarzone product.

Day 31 On Oratane and Don't See Much Improvement, Why?

Today is Day 31 on Oratane N I Have Not Seen Much Improvement if Dnt Knw I Its Because of the Hydroquinone 4 % I Use for the dark spots on my face...