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Suggest Remedy For Acne
hi my sixteen year old son has been on lymecycline for 2 years for his acne before that he was taking oxytetricycline niether of which have cleared his acne he has just been for his 6 month check up at the dermatologists and after a consultation with the consultant he is deciding to go on a course of raccutane only 20mg to start with he is not really happy about going on it but he knows that there is nothing else out there he can try can you tell me your views on raccutane is there really nothing else
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acne on the face which occurs when sebum get accumulated along with dead skin and bacteria in clogged pore of sebaceous gland. Treatment you are taking is not harmful. weight gain could be because of steroidal intake. You should Accutane which is good to use. Accutane contains isotretinoin and is used to treat severe acne but you should not use it without prescription as it will lead to side effects as well. Take antibiotic like azithromycin 500 mg. Exfoliate your skin one a week to remove the dead skin from your face. Apply betnovate on acne twice a day for 2-3 days. If condition doesn't start getting better in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotic course clindamycin or isotretinoin.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have acne on the face which occurs when sebum get accumulated along with dead skin and bacteria in clogged pore of sebaceous gland. Treatment you are taking is not harmful. weight gain could be because of steroidal intake. You should Accutane which is good to use. Accutane contains isotretinoin and is used to treat severe acne but you should not use it without prescription as it will lead to side effects as well. Take antibiotic like azithromycin 500 mg. Exfoliate your skin one a week to remove the dead skin from your face. Apply betnovate on acne twice a day for 2-3 days. If condition doesn't start getting better in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotic course clindamycin or isotretinoin.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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