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Discontinue Acne Medication Before Mixto?
asked 10 months ago by candi06 in Edmonton, AB
Latest answer by Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Question viewed 97 times
Tags: acne, medication, Minocyline
I am on Minocycline (50mg bid), as well as a daily cream (2% clindamycin/0.25% hydrocortisone in a nutraderm base). Do I need to discontinue the pills and/or cream prior to Mixto treatment? Also, how long after Mixto should I wait to use it again? The Dr at the consultation mentioned that hydrocortisone thins the skin, is this a concern for Mixto? Thanks
1 answer to Discontinue Acne Medication Before Mixto?
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Ask your physician about meds while being lasered
Yes, it is true that hydrocortisone can thin the skin and chronically even cause acne. In addition, it can impair wound healing in some circumstances, thus I would recommend that you ask your physician performing the Mixto procedure whether you should stop taking your topical meds.
Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon