I know that Accutane is the best option for me but I think the side effects are too great. Is there something that works really well that is less damaging to the body? I know people will answer with Proactive, but what are some other solutions?
2006-12-12 03:08:11 · 2 answers · asked by September B 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Accutane really is the most effective, there is nothing I know of that works as well. Prescription topicals can help for some people. There are several--I use Retin-A, Differin, and Benzaclin (not at the same time!) and have seen dramatic improvement.
Good luck!
2006-12-12 03:10:08 · answer #1 · answered by strawberrycrush 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dr. wanted to put me on accutane and we were going to go through with it, but inorder to go on accutane you have to have been on birth control for 3 months. Well durring those three months my acne almost completely disapeard. So I stuck with that. I'm 22 and still have some trouble spots, but nothing like it was when I was 15. Try the birth control first, I went on Ortho Tri Cyclean which is supposed to help with acne. There is also a low version of this if you're worried about the weight gain. I tried every gel and cream on the market and BC was the only thing that ever worked. If accutane becomes the option, talk to you Derm. about doing a moderate does, like only pills every other day. Sometimes the BC and just a little accutane will do it, without doing the full course. Good luck to you! Hang in there I know it's frustrating.
2006-12-12 03:13:12 · answer #2 · answered by auequine 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My son had HORRIBLE acne...
his Dr. prescribed him "Tetracycline"
It was amazing how will it worked :)
Good Luck !
2006-12-12 03:19:13 · answer #3 · answered by Teri 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋