I have had cystic acne for years now. I have tried all sorts of stuff ( even antibiotics) to get rid of it but, nothing seems to work. Any ideas.
2006-10-23 12:18:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I posted this just a moment ago for someone else but here goes:
1. For me, I had no success until I got laser surgery called IPL or PhotoFacial done in NYC by a dermatologist. I have not broken out since. The cost was 600 for 2 treatments 2 years ago.
2. Accutane works. If you are a woman they don't like to prescribe because of nasty birth defects. If you would like to go this route, call the doctors on your medical insurance and make sure they prescribe Accutane before heading in.
As far as I am concerned those are the only 2 things that work.
Check out this guy's site www.acne.org for some good advice from someone who has been there. The message boards seem pretty good. He is not pushing products only sharing his story. I had already cleared up by the time I found it but I wish I had seen it years ago.
Best of luck to you.
2006-10-23 12:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by Holly O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strivectin-SD is the best thing I have ever used to treat my adult acne. It is the only thing that has worked . The dermatologist I went to gave me a prescription for long term antibiotics - guess what - 2 weeks later I had a severe allergic reaction and almost died. What kind of HELPING me was that!? Anyway- good luck with it. Don't pick it if you can help it, you'll get scars.
2006-10-23 12:21:11 · answer #2 · answered by Shesha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had acne really bad and find that if I use pro-active and take a multi-vitamin, calcium and iron, that my flare ups are alot less. Especially the calcium. I started taking calcium for another reason but soon I noticed that when I eat tums (easiest way for me to get that calcium) consistently, that my infections started clearing up more. The sulfur mask by proactive is also really great at keeping the acne down.
2006-10-23 12:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by Semi-charmed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accutane is the best treatment I have seen work, but the side affects can be extreme. Consult a dermatologist for all the details. My brother and my best friend in college both were treated successfully for cystic acne. They both now have flawless, glowing skin.... Please do your research if you choose Accutane.
2006-10-23 12:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by Joan H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acutane. See a dermatologist and seriously consider going on this drug. If you are not already getting acne scars you most likely will if you don't do something about it. I had it for a long time and NOTHING worked for me until I went on Acutane. It has bad side effects and is expensive, but it IS worth it.
2006-10-23 12:21:54 · answer #5 · answered by Andastra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋