Bad for Sensitive Skin

As my skin has been better now but not recovered completely. When i visited dermatologist (new one) she gave me doxycyline (mono dox) and Differin. And as before, it makes my stomach upset AGAIN!!!. She told me if this doesnt work she will give me accutane and i dont want to that. I am planning to fo chemical peel but my skin is so sensitive to any chemicals not sure it would work or not? Any suggestions?? Hope it wont be worst that what i have left right now!

I'm sorry to hear your story and feel for you... I too battled with acne my whole life and tried every cream and medications on the market until my dermatologist recommend Accutane. Yes, Accutane is very highly regulated by the FDA with monthly visits to your Dr. prescribing the drug. In the long run it will help get rid of your acne forever... It worked for me. It did leave some acne scars not due to the medication but from my acne. My dermo suggested Retin-A twice a week to help reduce/fade scars; again, it worked. Pls note, it take seven weeks before you see results with Retin-A. If you do not decided Accutane is right for you, I would continue with your Doxcycline, us Cetaphil as your daily face wash morning and night followed by Retin-A at bedtime. Depending on how oily or dry your face is will depend on how often you use Retin-A. Use a light moisturizer for sensitive skin that wont clog pores in the daytime followed by a light SPF lotion. If you use makeup the best product is minerals with SPF. If you feel your skin is dying out due to Retin-A, you can mix it with your daily moisturizer. Hope this helps... Good Luck!

So, if I am figuring the time correctly, you have been using Retin-A for about a month(?). Unfortunately most doctors do say it takes some time before you will see good results. :-/ Here is a Q&A where on doctor says about 6 weeks and another says up to 4 months.

Will Retin-A Make my Skin Worse Before It Gets Better?

I know how difficult it can be to want to stick with something like that when it is making the very thing you wanted to see improvement on, worse. I wish there was a quick fix for it. Please keep us posted if you decide to keep using it, or if you don't think it was worth pushing through the adjustment phase.

6th Week: I have stopped using Retin-A also my oral medicine. I have started using Herbal treatment. If the herbal treatment doesnt get any better i will get back to this medication again. Crossing my finger!

Hi there, I used Retin A when I was young. I am now and have been a Beauty Therapist for over twenty years. Were you told how to use the Retin A cream to avoid the side effects you are experiencing? If not let me help restore your faith in it. First three days apply for only half and hour, wash off. Day four, five, six and seven for 1-2hrs. Then second week only half day. Once your skin can handle half a day then SLOWLY increase the time it is on. If getting sensitive decrease etc. Stay out of sun. No waxing (and for 6-12mths after treatment finished) as skin is thin due to cell turnover, you can rip the skin off. Also remember synthetic vitamin A can cause birth defects too if applicable to you. I am concerned with all the treatments you were doing at the same time no wonder your skin had a hissy fit. Way too much all at once.. Please try again but slowly and just use mild foaming face wash that is gentle non drying even phisohex or something along those lines but I hope your skin has found a cleanser that it likes. I would even try a nice milky cleanser gentle on skin especially made for acne prone skins. You can look on strawberry net pevonia botanica has a range suitable. Hope this helps and ask if need more info. I did the doxycycline thing too and my skin is just great now. Bless you