Ask Dr. Sarah About Acne Medication
John asks…
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?
Dr. Sarah answers:
I started a topical antibiotic two weeks ago and it seemed as though all the pimples came to the surface, so it did seem worse for the first two weeks, now though, it seems to be clearing up. I also am taking oral antibiotics which help with the redness and swelling. Good luck.
Joseph asks…
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???
Dr. Sarah answers:
I’ve been battling acne since i hit puberty and have used several different types of acne meds. Many times, you can just go see your family doctor who will give you basic acne meds. If this doesn’t help, they’ll refer you to a dermatologist. The times i’ve been perscribed meds, its always been in three parts, an oral antibiotic such as tetracycline or monocycline, a topical antibiotic – clindamycin, and retin A. These have always worked fairly well for me. Right now, i’m on a 5% benzoyl peroxide wash, topical clindamycin and retin A and my skin is clear. The only side effect i’ve had is very very dry skin for the first week and a half. After that, your skin gets used to it and goes back to almost normal.
I’ve noticed that with my acne, if i don’t use my perscriptions everyday, i get zits. This stuff doesn’t cure acne for good, it just clears up your skin, so its more of a long term thing.
If you want to try something not perscription, consider trying proactive, i’ve used this before too and had great results.
Jenny asks…
Acne Medication?
what is the best acne medication that actually works for all skin types? and how fast will it show results?
I dont have major acne, but if i dont treat it now, it will get worse. So i need to know what i can use?
oh yeahh and how effective is murad acne complex?
Dr. Sarah answers:
Ok, I bet I wasted atleast $200 bucks on facial cleansers and moisturizers that DONT WORK! Right now I’m using SpectroJel, it eliminates clutter of dead skin cells, oil, makeup, and leaves your skin SOOO glowy and smooth and moisturized, no grease! Oh yeah, and afterwards I just use Aveeno which has natural stuff to smooth out my skin.
Here’s the webbie for SpectroJel:
http://www.spectroskincare.com/
Only around $10, and its good because its basically multipurpose.
And for pimples and acne, use TEA TREE OIL, which you can find in the Body Shop, for around $9, dries up the pimple and heals the acne WOOT WOOT!
Ken asks…
What type of acne medication should I use along with prescription Benzoyl Peroxide?
I have a prescription for Benzoyl Peroxide 2.0 for Rosacea. I am supposed to pretreat with an over the counter acne medication, but I don’t know which one I should get. Any recommendations?
Dr. Sarah answers:
Try something simple. Clean and Clear morning burst. Its like cleans then it cools the skin. That might help with the redness of Rosacea
Nancy asks…
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.
Dr. Sarah answers:
Try Cetaphil Cleanser, it’s so natural to the skin that you can feel it just like water, odorless. And also try Panoxyl, start first with the low percentage. Me, I tried already other products that are also expensive but not as that effective. Try the two, I’m sure they will work fine for you. Take Care! Hope I will be a good help. C”,
Sandy asks…
Should I stop using a topical acne medication if my face has become dry?
Lately I have been using topical acne treatment where the main parts of my acne were (T-zone), and after about a week of using the medication, the acne has significantly cleared up. Even though, every time I wash my face I can see that the places where I used the medication have become dry and somewhat flakey. Seeing this I used a acne-preventing moisturizer and that helps during the day but my skin is still dry after I wash it. Should I still continue this routine?
Dr. Sarah answers:
You can use astringent to get rid of the flakes, but be gentle about it because it might sting. If you could possibly lessen the usage, you should. Also, you might be able to get away with just dabbing your pimples with the medication so that it doesn’t damage the blemish-free skin around it.
Steven asks…
What can I do to avoid my acne medication from bleaching my pillowcases and shirts?
I use a medication with Benzoyl Peroxide for my acne. It has bleached out my pillow cases and some of my t shirts. I’m going to stop using it because I’m getting new sheets. Does the medication have a half life should I be worried about it bleaching my new sheets if I haven’t used it for a day?
and will continue to not use it.
I dont have a major problem just about anything works, I need to know what wont bleach things.
Dr. Sarah answers:
Ask a pharmacist. They will give you the facts pertaining to your exact medication and it doesn’t cost anything.
Mandy asks…
What is the best oral acne medication to take?
I have adult acne (Inflammatory acne ) and i’v taken the topical meds but they do not work and i am going to the dermotolegest today and i would like to be in the know about the best oral medication out there.
Dr. Sarah answers:
Here are just a few tips to treat them so they would disappear and not multiply.
First of all, when you see a small pimple, try to avoid the temptation of popping it. Popping it can cause it to multiply as it can spread the infection underneath the skin and the next morning you’d find dozens of them on your face! If ever you do pop a zit, make sure you wash it with soap and water or some alcohol to avoid the risk of infection.
Second, wash your face morning and night using mild soap or facial wash. You need to keep your face clean but you don’t need strong cleansers to do this. Stay with the mild ones so you would avoid irritation.
Third, choose the right toner. Toner is the new astringent as it’s a lot gentler to the skin. After washing your face, apply facial toner.
Fourth, exfoliate. Don’t exfoliate your skin everyday! Exfoliate every three days and use a gentle scrub. Don’t use a product that once used would make your face feel like it’s been scrubbed by sandpaper. Your facial skin is really sensitive and it can’t handle such beating. Be gentle with it.
Lastly, get enough sleep. Not enough sleep can cause pimple breakouts so make sure you get 8 hours of sleep a night. Sleep is a very important thing as it reduces your stress level. Stress influences acne breakouts so in order to reduce your stress level, get some sleep! When you have plenty of sleep, you don’t only get rid of acne but you feel much happier too!
I don’t know if any pharmacies stock Acnezine but I do know that you should purchase it directly from the manufacturer and read more about the product via the offical site http://www.acnezine.com/?aid=853116
It’s really worked for me ive been through a number of different products but this is by far the best
Best Of Luck!
Michael asks…
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?
Dr. Sarah answers:
I used to have acne really bad and know how you feel. One day I was searching for acne cures and crap I found this website http://www.my-info-portal.com/acne/ haha( I bookmarked it lol )
Anyway I got the acne free product deal he recommends and my acne literally disappeared. It was crazy. The product i bought guaranteed it would cure your acne in 3 days or your money back. I think it’s only like $25 or something
Anyway, I hope that helps 
Jessica
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