I have 4 cystic pimples right now and plenty of other ones. I've used almost every topical acne prescription there is. I've taken tetracycline, doxycycline and started taking 50 mg minocycline twice daily, a month ago.
I saw little difference after about 2 weeks, then it seemed to get worse. I know I need to stay on it longer to see full results but how long should that take and is this experience normal?
And if it doesn't work, should I take Accutane? How long should that take to show results?
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Skin is extremely sensitive and easily traumatized while on Accutane. The dryness that everyone on Accutane gets makes the skin more susceptible to irritants, like bleaches and hydroquinone.
If you must bleach your hair, I would do it very cautiously so as not to cause irritation...
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
