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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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Fraxel Vs Photodynamic Therapy: Which is Better for Acne or Acne Scars?
I'm a 38-year-old Mexican female suffering from cystic acne since 2 years ago. I was given cortisone injections, but it left some wide pits....
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Acne Treatment for Large Chest Acne?
I'm from Malaysia, and I have some large acne on my chest. I went to lots of doctors to have it checked, but the advice I got didn't make any sense....
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Best Acne Treatment for Cystic Acne?
I have an acne cyst, and it's very sore and inflamed. I don't have terrible acne. I get pimples now and then, but nothing this severe. I was wondering...
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Best Laser Treatment for Cystic Acne?
I am 42 years old. I have perioral dermatitis and have cycstic acne on my face as well as brown spots. In my early 20's I did take a low...
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Cystic Nodular Acne After Corticosteroid
Doctor gave me Lameson (something like prednisone) - corticosteroid for my Bell's Palsy. After taking it for 2 months, in my 47yo - acne appear on...
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Hormonal Acne, High Testosterone. Best Options?
I never had acne until recently. I am nearly 40 with cystic adult hormonal acne. I had my hormones checked and the testosterone was high. I would like...
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Is It Better to Drain an Acne Cyst or Do a Cortisone Injection to Reduce Skin Atrophy/scarring?
I've had successful cortisone shots from my dermatologist before, but when visiting my plastic surgeon, with a large cyst, he insisted on trying to...
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Acne Medicine Alternative: PDT Vs Levulan Blue Light?
I am a 38 year old mexican female. I had a miscarriage 3 years ago, which most likely triggered cystic acne breakouts I get every month, around my...
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What Type of Cortisone is Used for Acne and What Dosage is Correct?
I was just curious about the type and dose on injectable cortisone for acne cysts. Are they're different types? How much is used and how is diluted?
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