I never had issues with acne! Not even as a teen. An occasional pimple around my period at most. I gave birth to my son >1 year ago (I'm 30) & I've had nothing but horrible acne around my mouth/jawline & under the "sideburn" areas. I'm currently using Retin-A. My doctor prescribed Aldactone. I took it briefly but stopped after reading it has the potential to cause tumors. I tried doxy for 3 months. I've seen little to no improvement! What else can I try without ill side effects? TIA!
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Answer: What is the best treatment to reduce acne and scarring? I've tried Aldactone and doxy with little improvement. (photo)
If you are using retinoid creams, you may experience dryness and irritation that is commonly referred to as the ‘retinoid reaction.’ In our office, we recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to help reduce the dryness and to improve the skin’s natural moisture barrier function. Elevase contains ceram...
While Retin-A, as well as other topical retinoids, with regular and continued daily use, can help to maintain skin and treat photodamage from chronic ultraviolet, it typically has little impact upon all but the very most superficial wrinkles and crepiness. Sorry. Although the photo provided in i...
Thanks for your question. All products are not made the same. Where did you buy it? Was it over the counter or an internet special? Your product may have had the described amount of tretoinin, but didn't have a delivery system and it just stayed on the surface instead of soaking into you...