Acne Skin Care - New Acne Medication Knowledge Base

New Acne Medication Knowledge Base

How long should you wait until you put on new acne medication? i have been using this thing to help me fight my acne..but it didnt work so i got something else.. my mom said that its probably best if i just wash my face with a clensar for a few days so the old chemicals from my old acne treatment would have left my skin. should i do this? or is it okay if i put the new one on now? sorry i know i already asked this, i hope to recieve more answers

Does anyone know where i can find the acne medication called ACNEXUS in New York? I'm having a really hard time trying to find this acne medication in pharmacies. Either the pharmacist never heard of the medication or they just don't know where I can find it. UGH I NEED HELP TO FIND IT PLEASE IF ANY1 KNOS TELL ME... member it has 2 be in New York tho (just boroughs) thank u!!! = ]

I have a pimple fetish and my girlfriend got a new acne medication, will i still love her if it works? She will be so happy, but I will not. Should I move on?

After using a new acne medication, I've been getting red bumps on my skin on my arms, legs, and stomach. Alrg? The main ingredient is benzoyl-peroxide.

What is the best acne medication for a good price, thats cheaper than proactiv? proactiv is pretty expensive, but I'm looking for a good acne medication that really works.

What acne medication has worked best for you? I want to know: What acne medication has worked best for you? and what is your skin routine now? Does it work? (: Thanks!

What is the best working acne medication that you have used or that you would highly recommend? I have tried many different solutions but so far--nada. They will always start to work then just stop working. Is it the acne medication or is it something I'm doing?

What is the most effective non-prescription acne medication? I am a teenager and I get the normal whiteheads and the painful, long-lasting under-skin pimples as well. I have tried many types of acne medication and they have either been useless or made it worse. I have oily skin. My acne is not really severe, but it is still painful and embarrassing. What would be the best thing for me to use? Thank you so much!

What is the best acne medication out there? I really need some good acne medication.....What medication has worked best you you?

What is the best OTC acne medication for an over weight person? Hi, I am over weight and currently looking for an over the counter acne medication that works. I have tried stridex, clearasil, noxema, and acne free and those didn't work. I tried clean and clear, and that worked for a little while. I also tried Neutrogena, that was the best, but it quit working. Can anyone please tell me something besides these products that you have tried and found sucessful?

What is the best perscription acne medication? What is the best perscription acne medication? If you post medication, tell me how long it took for your face to clear up. Thanks so much, Meghan

What kind of acne medication should I try for mild acne? About how much will this cost? I have a few big zits here and there, a lot of blackheads on my forehead, on my nose, and a few on my chin, plus my skin gets really red. My friend recently got acne medication and it's helped her skin so much, she hardly has any pimples at all. However, I'm worried about his cost. About how much would an acne med. cost that would cure the things I listed above?

Can acne medication reduce birth control effectiveness? I just started Loestrin birth control about two weeks ago. Will taking Minocycline and Benzaclin acne medication interfere and reduce the pill's effectiveness?

What is the best over the counter acne medication ? I usually get breakouts every once in a while around the time of my period and what not, but just the past week or my entire face is breaking out terriably. I wash it daily, but have changed my face wash and think that may be the reason for the big breakouts. So with that said what do you think is the best over the counter acne medication ?? Thanks in advance !!

Can acne medication darken the area around the eyes? I have two dark lines extending 45 degrees in between my nose and eyes. I've heard that these are darkened when the skin is dehydrated, and I use some skin medication for acne (still. I know, it sucks.) Since acne medication dries up the skin, is it darkening these lines? And how can I improve them? I'm sick of looking tired all the time. Thank you to all, everyone's been very helpful!

What acne medication can I use if i have VERY sensitive skin that wont make my skin dry and flaky? I have tried Proactive,clean and clear "soft", and Clinique and nothing seems to work. It will work for 3 days and then my skin becomes flaky and VERY dry and the dry skin doesn't disappear for up to 2 weeks. I am currently using Acne Free (just started yesterday). What will work for my skin type? It can be over the counter or i can ask my dermatologist for the medication.

Will changing foundations have any effect on the typical burning of your acne medication? Sorry, this may sound like a slightly irrelevant and stupid question but i've got to ask. Every day i wash my face twice a day and put acne medication at night up until about the last few days i've just been washing my face once at night and putting the medication on. Well i got tired of my old foundation so i bought some new kind lastnight. Tried it on today, worked perfectly fine and actually better. I did my make-up the same as always except that one change. Just a few moments ago when i washed and put the medication on, it seems to be burning more than ever. Which hasn't happened in a looong time since my face started really clearing up. Any relevance whatsoever between the two or just coincidence? Rude remarks aren't neccessary ty.

Could the acne medication Minocycline negatively affect my new tattoo?

Is my acne meant to look like this while in acne medication? So ive been correctly using my twice a day three step acne medication which my doctor prescribed me to and fortunately it seems to be reducing/clearing the redness of my acne alot more than the over-the-counter products i had been using. Ive been using this medication for about a week now and my acne has gone from red spots/bumps to flat (reddish and slightly purplish) scar type looking things. Is my acne meant to look like this? Is it all part of the process to getting clear skin? Please explain. Thanks

What are some things, possibly around the house that might get rid of flaky red skin from acne medication? What are some things, possibly around the house that might get rid of flaky red skin from acne medication?

How long does it take for an acne medication to start working? This my first using an acne medication & i was wondering... HOw long does it take to start working? & the breand I'm using is "NOXZEMA Anti-Blemish Astringent" go to this website to learn more about it. www.noxzema.com So how long do u think it would take before it starts working?

Is it okay to apply moisturizer on top of acne medication? My normal regimen is to apply either a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid acne medication during the day, then apply jojoba oil at night to moisturize. Do I need to keep the acne stuff and the jojoba oil separate like I'm doing, or is it okay to put both on at the same time?

Why does my acne medication make my acne worse? I just started using a new acne medication last week (Neutragena for men) to treat my mild acne. Nothing too big, just some sparse pimples. Ever since, it seems my acne has been getting worse, popping up in places that it never was before on my face. I am kinda concerned!

Acne medication for those allergic to benzoyl peroxide? I am a teenager who needs help for acne medication. I am allgeric to benzoyl peroxide so I can not use ProActiv or Nature's Cure. Are there any wellknown acne products that work that do not contain benzoyl peroxide? Thanks. Ellen Marie P.S. Rude, inappropriate, or irrelevant answers will not be tolerated. Remember, 10 points to best answer.

can i wax my eyebrows while using the acne medication differin? i want to go get my eyebrows waxed in two days and i don't want them to wax my skin off because i am using differin which has made my skin dry. i am using moisturizer but i was just wondering if it is ok to go get my eyebrows waxed while i am on this acne medication. does threading hurt?

how do i get rid of wrinkles on my forhead caused by using acne medication in the sun? I didn't know it was a no no to use acne medication high in benzoyl peroxide in the sun. I was in jr. high at the time and so now i have wrinkles and fine lines on my forhead. It looks like I'm sunburnt! I'm not looking to see a dermatologist but I am willing to get regular facial treatments at the spa. I just need to know which kind of facial will benefit me the most.

Best moisturizer to use for dry skin associated with acne medication? right now, I am using cetaphil daily oil control, retin-a at night and taking an oral medication, all of which dry my skin out, and I need something to give it some relief, without messing up clearing my acne

Since I use acne medication - it drys my skin - will my skin age quicker with wrinkles? I use acne medication and it drys out my skin. I only use moisterizer in the morning before I go to school. But at night I dont use one. Now, when my acne goes away, will my skin go back to the balanced oil skin? Or will it be permenantly damaged, and make me age quicker? PLease stop advertising me acne products. My question is, will I age quicker with wrinkled and damage skin because of my temporary acne medicine treatment?

would it be okay to use Neutrogena Body Scrub if you are already using Topical acne medication for your face? i want to use Neutrogena Body Scrub to get rid of body pimples, but i'm not sure if i should because i'm using a topical acne medication on my face at the same time. i'm not old.

Can I use Jergens Natural Glow with my acne medication? I just bought jergens natural glow today for my face and body. I have 2 prescription acne creams that I use every day. Benza clin for morning and retinamicro for night. Usually I apply a moisturizer and then apply my medication but since this is a self tanner moisturizer I was wondering if it will have a bad effect? Has anyone else had experience with this?? If so how should I apply it?

What acne medication has worked for you? What acne medications/ regiments...stuff like that has worked for anyone...I have had some bad acne for like 5 years and its has ruined my life...There are so many things I would have done without acne on my face....Right now im 19 and I feel like im the only on the planet with acne.....Anyone got any suggestions as to ridding this stuff?

what's a good acne medication that makes it go away real quick? i've been breaking out pretty badly, and i was wondering if anyone knows of a good acne medication..apparently pro-active doesn't work for me.

Acne medication and waxing question HELP please? I am fifteen years old, and I have suddenly broke out in acne on my forehead. It's not severe but proactive or any other fash washes don't work. I'm going to the doctors but I heard that when you take acne medication you can't wax or else your skin will rip off. I wax every few weeks, my eyebrows and upperlip, so I can't pluck. If I use YAZ birth control that is proven to treat acne, will I be able to wax?

Reccomendations for a good acne medication? does anyone know of a good acne medication that fades scars as well as fights bacteria?

What is the best acne medication to use? I've had bad acne all over my cheeks and chin since 8th grade (I'm 16 now). I've tried a lot of stuff, Clearasil (not sure how to spell that), Proactiv, Benzol Peroxide and lots of other face washes but nothing seems to work. I even went to the doctor and got birth control pills because they r supposed to help your skin but those didn't work either. It's really embarrassing and horrible and if anybody has any suggestions, please help. Can anyone suggest good acne creams, washes, etc?

best acne medication, easy to get and it doesn't matter if its expensive? ive used salicilic acid and benzoyl peroxide, but they didnt work a lot, i really need a medication that closes pores, and eliminates blackheads and whiteheads. my face is oily and poory, not delicate. im 13 and i already have some acne scars.

Can I wear Jergens Natural Glow Under my acne medication cream? I've used Jergens Natural Glow on my Face Before, and it didnt break me out at all...All i want to know is Can I put jergens natural glow on my face at night, but yet still be wearing my acne medication (its benzaclin) over it? Or will the acne medication not work over it, or will the Jergens Natural Glow not work under it?

How long does the acne medication Differin take to work? I recently visited my dermantologist and she prescribed Differin for my acne which i have had a hard time controlling lately. My acne is hereditary i guess because my parents had it growing up so i was just wondering how long differin is going to take to work?

what is the best acne medication without a prescription? i have horrible acne on my back and ive tried a few different things with no results. any info would be appreciated.

Does oral acne medication work for mild bumps on the forehead? I have a couple little bumps on my forehead and I don't know what to use to get them off. Would an oral medication work for them? Thanks The medication is minocycline

What have you found to be the best acne medication? 14 year old daughter is beginning to get some minor acne. What have you used that has worked best for you. Thank you!

Is there any acne medication that works better than proactiv for oily skin? I have had mild-moderate acne since I was 8. Prescription didn't work as well as proactiv, but now there's that neutrogena stuff and I want to know if any of you guys have tried it. Does it really work better than proactiv?

What is the best acne medication on the market? yeah i have acne pretty badly, i get it especially on my chin and aroudn my mought, and i also have alot of blackheads on my checks right next to the nose, any idea whats the best one i should use?

What happens when you go to the doctor for acne medication? do they get all in your face? are they only going to perscribe medication if they think its bad? is it basically treated like a routing checkup?

Is there a cheap acne medication that makes pores smaller? I once heard about this over the counter acne treatment that makes pores smaller and gets rid of acne. But i don't remember what it's called. And how much does it cost?

I would like to hear personal experiences ones have had with the acne medication Accutane? I do not have severe, nodular, or scarring acne, but I am in my late twenties and have not had one completely clear day since I hit puberty. I always have little to big breakouts, and extremely oily skin. I would like to hear personal experiences with this drug. It sounds like it's really effective, does anyone regret going through this treatment? Right now I use Pro Activ, which keeps my acne at bay, but does not get rid of it completely.

Is it possible for acne to become immune against the acne medication if used to long? I know that bacteria can become immune against antibiotics so I just wonderd because acne is caused by bacteria and other things.

Is it safe to use two different brands of acne medication at times? I'm currently using Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash and something completely different my clinic doctor gave me as a prescription at usually both in one day. Is it safe and are there side effects?

How can I get rid of some dry skin caued by my acne medication? I don't use that medication anymore but it left some dry skin what can I put on it to get rid of it?

What is a really good acne medication? I'm not gonna lie i have terrible face acne... Does anyone know a good vanishing cream and monthly face mask. I have wash that i use but i need a good vanishing cream that works FAST. Thank you so much ahead of time!

New acne medication i got? i got a new medication named "AcneFree [Severe]" it says it is 4x more powerful then proactiv , did any of you hear anything good about this? according to the no named guy it is amazing... so you hould invest in the 30 dollar product.

When applying acne medication, does it get rid of scars? So my acne medication has worked very well, however I am left with some scars. What good will applying acne medication (doctor prescribed) do for my scars?

is it normal to react to acne medication this way? as soon as i put on almost any kind of acne medication like gels and stuff it makes all the acne on my chin line almost light up and visible like crazy, is this normal, or am i just throwing away money to make my acne irritated?

How does oral medication for acne know how to clear up the area? I have a minor acne problem on my chin and the corner of mouth. I recently went to the dermatologist to find out how to get rid of it. She prescribed oral medication that treats acne. My question is how does the oral medicine know where the acne is and how does it clear it up? I guess I'm just really skeptical about this whole thing. Thanks!

Using acne medication and exposure to sunlight? I remember reading somewhere that if you use acne medication that you should not go out in the sun. I am currently going to a tanning bed a few times a week, so I was wondering what would be the best thing to do? Should I use the medication at night, and then if I am going tanning a certain day, just not use the medication that morning? Thanks, and btw its called acne free, its like proactiv but its a walmart brand. X_X

what kind of Acne Medication works really good? I have heard proactive is really godd but what other kinds are also good and get rid of acne.

Does Continuously Clear Dry-Lo Spot Treatment Acne Medication actually work? I heard great reviews on it and I'm tempted to try it out. Any reviews? http://beauty.hsn.com/continuously-clear-dry-lo-spot-treatment-acne-medication-autoship_p-3559812_xp.aspx Oh and any other good products from this line for acne, blemishes, and scars? Thanks!

What have you found to be the best acne medication? I have mild acne and have been suffering with it for about a year. I have tried benzyclyn, dove soap, and tetracyclin. None of these seemed to work for me. I'm now just using a Nutregena Oil-Free acne wash, and am thinking about proactiv? Do any of you have any ideas? Thank you

What is the best anti acne medication on the market? I have tried everything from regular benzoyl peroxide to Proactiv to Omyxocylin. I still get pimples! Any suggestions?

How do i get rid of Acne(Pimples)? Does Acne medication really work? I just watch the video below about Acne Medication. Does it really work? Video on acne medication(flash): http://geocities.yahoo.com.br/theguider/acne.htm

What is the fastest working acne medication on the market? i have a wedding to go to this in6 days and i got this horrible under the skin pimple and i need to know if there is anything that can zap it fast or atleast make it less noticeable!!! i am freaking out!

is there any oral acne medication i could take? i got an allergic reaction to minocycline (dynaclin) that my derm prescribed. I have really serious acne and topical medication is not effictive, is there any other oral medications that i can take?

Can using acne medication infrequently have the reverse effect? I've used my sisters face scrub about 3-4 times in the last week (about every other day) and my acne has gotten MUCH worse. Usually I only have a one or two pimples, three at the most, but in the last two days I have had a huge breakout. No diet/excersize changes or any other significant lifestyle changes other than the face scrub. The only conclusion I can come up with is that it says to use daily, and I used it about every other day. But that doesn't seem right.

Whats the best acne medication i can get at the drugstore? Im currently using clearasil face wash in the shower, and oxy pads for my face and shoulders. Seems to contain it well, but not beessarily make it go away. Any recommendations that have been succesful?

What are some good kinds of acne medication besides proactiv? I already use proactiv. It ususally works very well for me but lately it has been letting me down. Any suggestions? What other good brands are out there?

what's the best acne medication for mild acne on a person with naturally oily skin who is active in sports I have used proactiv and acnexus and a number of other products. I'm 30 yrs old now and I still break out and I'm tired of it. I have had no luck with the dermatologist recommendations like benzo cream or tetracycline pills. I was wondering if anyone with my type of skin or similar to mine has found a good acne defender. If so please help me I'm self conscious enough and sales is how i provide for my family. It seems like if I don't break out by my forehead then under my lips or my side. I have never been completely free of acne and don't completely expect to with my oily skin. I would like to hear some recommendations or antedotes others have found to be successful for them....

How do I keep my skin from getting used to my acne medication? I heard your skin gets used to the things you put on it over time and I believe this too because I notice at the end of my bottle of face wash, it's not doing much. What can I do to keep this from happening?

What is the best acne medication that worked best for you? Besides Proactive, if you say proactive i will hunt you down!!!! err!!! i just need to know what to buy that will actually improove it or prevent well.

What sort of questions will my doctor ask before I get acne medication? I've never been to doctors on my own before, first time going today. What sort of questions will they ask?

Does the deratologist prescribed acne medication Finacea really work? If so, how long did it take to see results? What were your results? DId it get rid of acne scars?

Should I put on scar medication or acne medication first? I just bought new scar cream to try and get rid of my old acne scars but I still use a 2% benzoyl peroxide acne cream to keep the zits down. How should I use them together

What is the best acne medication out there? I am 24 and recently started breaking out like crazy. My boyfriend comes home from Iraq in a month so I need something that is fast and effective. PLease Help!!

If I wanted to test effectiveness of acne medication on bacteria for science fair, what bacteria should I use? I need to order bacteria for my project, but I have no idea what type to order. Please tell me what bacteria I should use and, if you know (though this is not the important part), where I could order it from. Thanks so much!

Can your skin build an immunity to your acne medication? I had been using the same medication for about 2 years and last week it stoped working. It was Duac something, and i had been increasing my topical doseage for quite a while. Did i build an immunity to it?

What is the best Acne medication in your opinion??? please, i've been having acne problems for a while and i need to know which medication i should use(proactive, retin-ae...) that is best known for being most effective

Did my acne medication stop working? So i've been on this acne medication that by derm. prescribed for about 3 months, and its worked very well, i've had the occasional breakout now and then, but nothing serious, then in the last week, i've gotten like 7 new pimples on the spots of my face that were previously very susceptible to breakouts, as well as breaking out on my chest. Did my acne med stop working or is this just a breakout that will pass? thanks for the help!

Temporary acne medication replacement? Right now I am going to a dermatologist to treat my acne. They have me using benzaclin at night as part of my regemin but right now it has run out my prescription has expired so it is going to take a week or so to get a new prescription and get it filled. I was wondering if there was a decent temporary replacement for it (probably something with benzoyl peroxide but anything else will probably be okay). I just don't want my acne to get worse while I can't use the benzaclin. Also, I am using differin in the morning with moisturizer , a prescription cleanser, and a prescription oral medication in case that is important at all. (yes i know that it a lot of stuff but my skin just started clearing up after about 6 months and i don't want it to get worse because i am not using the benzaclin)

Rezamid Acne Medication? Rezamid is a topical acne medication. I was hoping someone would know where to purchase this medication in a store, rather than online. I live in Brooklyn, New York.

Acne Medication? I've booked an appointment with my GP, as I have mild acne. My acne isn't terrible, but I get breaks outs and I think its more about how they make me feel, then how bad they look. I am very paranoid about my acne, and I have skipped college during breakouts. What sort of medication will my doctor prescribe me? And more importantly, what is the best prescribed acne medication? I've tried Proactiv, Neutrogena etc and none of them work that well. I will tell him I need a medication which doesn't have the risk of causing more breakouts (even for a short period). Thanks.

acne medication? i have been using vaious acne treatments for a long time, and i used them everyday and twice a day like the direction say, but it seems like the more i use them the more acne i get and it doesnt even work. if you have some suggestion or ideas for acne medication please let me know

What acne medication gets rid of acne in 3 to 4 days? Im a teenager, and a few years ago, I had an acne medication that got rid of my zits/pimples/whatever u wanna call it, in 4 days or less! I'm pretty sure the brand of the tube I used was CLEARASIL. I didnt get too much acne for a couple years after, but now i have a few zits, and I'm gonna have a photo shoot really soon. I got another tube of clearasil which I've been using for the past week or so. Doesn't seem to make much of a difference though. Does anyone know of an acne medication brand named CLEARASIL that gets rid of acne in 3 OR 4 DAYS? Thanks in advance!

Acne medication? I'm considering using prescribed acne medication (I've tried all sorts of cleansers and eating healthy but I've still got acne). Can anyone recommend which medication to use? Please let me know how well it has worked for you, and if you had any side effects. Do I need to use it long term, or can I go on it until my acne clears up, then go off it again???

Acne medication worse for acne? would it be best to let your body get rid of the acne instead of having to rely on a medication? Would your acne just keep getting immune to these medications and keep getting stronger and stronger because you're not letting your body fight it anymore?

Best acne medication.? Alright. So I've tried Noxema, Clearasil, and Neutrogena. Along with many other smaller products. All of them have had little to no effect on clearing my acne. I need the best dam acne medication i can get. Anyone have a similar experience, then found a working product.? And any other tips not medication/cleanser related would be awesome. and I really want to avoid a trip to a dermatologist. I'm desprate here! please help! and i'm a guy damn it!

acne medication? Do some medications make your acne worse before it gets better?I mean, does your body have to get used to the medication before it becomes effective? I've heard that many medications usually bring the acne to the surface so it can heal it or something, making it look worse before it gets better. Is this true?

acne medication breaking out skin? I recently have been using Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub. It is a Saliglic Acid Acne Medication. I have noticed that my face turns a little pink after using it. I also noticed that my forehead has broken out. Well i have heard people said that after using acne medications (like Pro active and others) you break out because the product is drawing out the pores or something.And then the product will start working. Is this true? I have sensitive skin. So does should i stop using this blackhead clearing scrub from clean & clear?

What acne medication works for you? Does anyone use acne medication on your back and chest area? I have it really bad in those two places, so can anyone suggest and acne medication or remedy that would help with the acne that I have? Thanx

Acne medication.How to wash your face.? when you are using a prescribed acne medication do you wash your face with another acne medication first, like netrogena/clean and clear, first and then use your prescribed medicine

acne medication? just wondering if anyone can recommend a good tablet to take to control acne and whether medication is worth it? i was on the contraceptive pill for a couple of yrs. when i stopped i got acne for the first time. i cant be on the pill anymore due to it giving me headaches and making migraines worse however the pimples are sore and annoy me a lot. i keep my face clean and have tried various treatments, proactive included. my cousin takes a tablet that works well for him and i'm thinking i might see my dr about trying a tablet myself. any suggestions or advice on tablets for acne?

Fastest Acne Medication/Prescription? I was wondering what is the fastest acne medication/prescription for moderate acne on the face. I will be going to the dermatologist soon and wanted to know about how long I will be free of acne after using the medication beforehand. Thanks!

Any acne medication that would help???? I have like very little acne on the forhead. It's noticeable but it's not serious. I've been trying to get the right product that's actually going to help me get rid of even the little bumps but the 2 types that i've tryed, havent really helped that much. I recently found out that my skin type is a combination. I found out that combination skin is when it's oily on the t zone but it's nomal like on the cheeks. Which is exactly the way my skin is. I've tryed clearesil ultra day wash, and st.ave apricot scrub but it helped for like 1 day and than my skin went back to it's normal oilyness. Does anybody know what would be the perfect ACNE MEDICATION THAT WILL WORK FOR COMBINATION SKIN TYPE.???????!!!????!?!?!?!??!?!?????!!!?!?/1/

Best medication for acne?!? I have acne and am a teen. It's not mild but it's not totally covering my face with big red zits either. I've tried Neutrogena and something my dermatologist gave me but neither really worked. I'm using Clean & Clear Advantage but my acne doesn't seem to be getting any better. I mostly get zits on my forehead and nose. But I have some red spots on my cheeks and eyebrow area. I can't afford a $30 acne medication. Nothing more than $20. I don't know what to do and I don't want to go back to school with acne again.

Has murad acne medication worked for anyone? I've been using murad acne medication for about a month now, and i will admit, that I didn't use it but every day like you are supposed to, but now have been for about 3 weeks. I have noticed it is helping, but not significantly. I have never used proactive before, and I heard switching medications is dangerous for your skin and can make it worse. I don't have severe acne, but I do get blemishes from time to time, and it can get bad when I'm stressed out. If I stick to this murad medication, will it help with the blemishes after time, and almost completely prevent blemishes from appearing at all? I REALLY don't want to switch to proactive. Thanks.

Acne medication from your doctor! PILLS? Okay, in a few weeks I'm going to my doctor for acne pills. My questions are: -Do they actually help to clear acne? If so, how long will it take for a noticeable result? -Do the pills help clear blackheads or redness (blemishes) on the face? If they don't, should I ask for more medication for these from my doctor? Thanks.

Doctor Acne Medication? Can a primary phhysician prescribe acne medication such as Tretracyline or Retin-a? Also, can they prescibe both topical and antibiotic treatment? I need to treat my acne, and over the counter products have not been working. I have had acne for about 14-16 months, 16 years old. I would rather go through my doctor rather than a dermatologist because doctors are much cheaper. Thanks for any help you can provide!

acne medication && piercings!? I am currently on an Acne Medication called Accutane that dries out skin. However I really want to get a monroe piercing. I know that since I am on this medication it will take longer to heal....but I don't feel like waiting 6 months until getting the piercing. What do you guys recommend?

Acne medication? Whats the best acne medication or facial scrub to use? my brother has really bad acne and weve used pretty much everything...even proactiv?

acne prescription medication? i went to a dermtotoligst over the summer and he gave me benzaclin to apply at night and this roll on medication w/ salicylic acid for the morning.. my skin has improved a little, but not much. actually, i feel like it's getting worse. it's not huge noticeable red pimples everywhere. it's little tiny bumps, clogging almost pore on my forehead. inside, they're not really noticeable, but if i go in a bright light or in the sun, it looks terrible. can anyone recommend andy really good prescription acne medication for me, this is really really lowering my confidencee knowing its always there oh, and yes i'm sure it's acne and not some irritation. the bumps are big enough to be called pimples, and the dermatologist was basicaly just like.. "whoaa every pore in your skin is clogged on your forehead!". thanksss, i'm aware hah.

Which Acne Medication should I use?? (Plz Read Details)? Hi! School photos are coming up in exactly a week on the 22 of August. My "Aunt Flow" hasnt come yet so I'm probably gonna break more than I already have. Which acne medication will clear it for photos? A) Clearisil Total Control- Acne Crisis Clear Up or B) Proactive

Best acne medication?? I have really bad acne, espically rite now.. i'm in my early 20's and it just doesn't want to go away! it annoys me cuz i breakout and its bad... and i just wanted to know what the best medication for acne is... i use oxy right now and that doesn't seem to be helping... any other suggestions???

prescription acne medication? i went to a dermtotoligst over the summer and he gave me benzaclin to apply at night and this roll on medication w/ salicylic acid for the morning.. my skin has improved a little, but not much. actually, i feel like it's getting worse. it's not huge noticeable red pimples everywhere. it's little tiny bumps, clogging almost pore on my forehead. inside, they're not really noticeable, but if i go in a bright light or in the sun, it looks terrible. can anyone recommend andy really good prescription acne medication for me

using acne medication and tanning..? my acne medication im about to start taking is said to make you sensitve to sun but do you think it would hurt if i tanned while using it?.... would it just help me tan more easily ? or it would it only cause a sunburn?... or would i break out in a rash... or just get more acne.... i mean i dont know what it would do so if you have like any knowledge of what it would do it would help it's a pill

Acne medication? i seen a acne medication, its in a small bottle and theres clear gel inside and I heard it cost around $100 to $120 does anybody know what it is

Acne medication issues!? So i have an issue with pimples, so of course i went to my local drugstore and bought Neutrogena(sp?) stress control face wash ( a few months ago). After about one or two days of use, my face broke out in a weird rash-type thing. It burned and was red- my skin felt like sandpaper and was extremely dry even after the rash went away. Then, about a week ago i bought "acne free" skin medication and it then the same thing happened all over again. Also, keep in mind through all this suffering my face didnt get ANY clearer. The only thing that doesnt irritate my skin is Clean and clean face soaps but i dont really see a difference in my complexion. What can i use that will be effective but my skin will take well. im really frustrated! Thanks! If i posted this more then once.....really didnt mean to!

Since I use acne medication - it drys my skin - will my skin age quicker with wrinkles? I will make this question easy to understand. please, dont advertise acne medication, that is NOT what im asking. I use acne medicine that drys out my skin. I use moisterizer in the morning. but i DONT at night; so it can really work on my acne. Now.. when I pass this stage of acne. And my skin goes back to normal. Will it be too late? Will my skin be peremantly damaged, and will I gain wrinkles and age quicker?

Acne medication in need, tried most stuff and nothing works? My girlfriend has tried many acne medications and nothing seems to really work,I was told ProActiv makes you break out. We live in New Mexico so I dont know if the dry heat has anything to do with it, she has very sensitive skin, has anyone had any similar problems.

Acne medication?? I'm breaking out left and right and it's driving me insane!!! Does ne1 kno a really good acne medication that actually works?? Hopefully u'd answer from experience but all responses r welcomed.

Acne medication......? i have been using isotretinoin(generic Acutane) for about three months now. i have experienced some of the side effects, my skin is red, i am having severe nose bleeds 2-3 times a day, i have patches of dry flakey skin above my mouth. i went to my dermatologist again today and insisted that i end the treatment and begin an antibiotic to mantain my skin. she prescribed my Doryx. will this help even out my skin tone and still keep acne at bay? what are the side effects? i have researched it somewhat, but would like the opinions of others and specifically those who have taken, or are currently taking, this medication. Pls help!! P.S. I have used Proactive for a couple years and my skin was amazing! i love proactive and would begin using it again in a heartbeat. however, my mom doesnt want me to use it :( y? idk. and i dont want to burn. i get really tan and look rly good in the summer. i have never burned in my life! and i dont want to start now!

Acne Medication from Dermatalogist- what is it? many years back Dermatologist prescribe me a medication for my break out (acne) but i dont remeber what it is. anyone know what it might be? it works great! no pimples on my face at all. now i would like to get back to it!

Anyone know any good acne medication? I'm turning 14 in June and I just started to grow acne anybody know some good types of acne medication. And please don't say anything to expensive just someting that can start to clear my face thank you!