Acne Treatment

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Can Acne Corticosteroid Injections Cause Pitted Skin? 9 answers

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...

Can Renova, Used on the Nose, Just Once, Alter Your DNA Such That You Will Have Permanent Broken Capillaries? 6 answers

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...

How Long Until I See Results on Tazorac? Or Do I Need Something Else? 5 answers

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...

Burning Sensation from Epiduo Gel 4 answers

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...

Does Applying Moisturizer Along with Tazorac Decrease the Efficacy of the Tazorac? 4 answers

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

Is It Safe to Use Proactiv with Tazorac? 3 answers

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.

How Quickly Should Bactrim DS Stop Cystic Acne? 2 answers

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

Switching from Benzaclin and Tazarac for Acne 2 answers

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

While Using Tazorac Cream 0.01 for a Month, is It Normal to Break out More Than Usual? 2 answers

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...

Is It Okay to Sweat While Using Epiduo Gel? 2 answers

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...

1 Month of Solodyn Doesn't Seem to Help. What Other Options Do I Have? 2 answers

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...

Minocycline: Long Lasting or Quick Fix? 2 answers

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...

Differin 0.1% During Pregnancy Okay? 2 answers

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

When Does Hormonal Acne Go Away? What More Can I Do? 2 answers

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...

Does Trichloroacetic Acid Expire? 2 answers

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...

Are Higher Doses of Retinoids More Effective? 2 answers

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...

How Can Sebaceous Bumps Under Skin Be Removed? 1 answer

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...

Will Hyperpigmentation from Benzoyl Peroxide Fade on Its Own? 1 answer

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...

How Effective is Obagi Nu Derm on Acne? 1 answer

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...

I Used Tazorac Cream and Had my Face Waxed 1 answer

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...

Why Don't Prescription Acne Treatments Work? Minocycline, Duac lotion, and Differin gel 1 answer

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...

Laser Treatment a Month After Taking Sotret? 1 answer

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...

What to Do About Redness After Fraxel Laser? 1 answer

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...

What Acne Treatment Should I Follow? 1 answer

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

Acne Treatment Recommendations? 1 answer

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...

Will a Chemical Face Peel Help for Redness and Acne Scars? 1 answer

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...


Persistent Acne and Hyperpigmentation: How Can I Permanently Resolve it? 1 answer

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...

What Should It Cost to Drain Small Pimple on Edge of Eyelid.Took About 8 Minutes 1 answer

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...

Extended Major Break out - What Can I Do? 1 answer

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...

My Skin Started to Peel Due to Acne Treatments. Why? 1 answer

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...


Is My Acne Treatment What Is Causing Old Acne Scars To Look Deeper? 1 answer

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...

Does Switching Antibitoics for Acne Treatment Cause Any Negative Effects? 1 answer

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...

A Week Without Isotretinion For My Acne? 1 answer

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...

Will Getting Pregnant Cause a Acne Relapse After Taking Isotretinoin? 1 answer

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...

Why is the Isotretinoin Course Shorter in the UK? 1 answer

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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),...
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