my dermatologist prescribed to me for my acne to fight the infection that is causing it. i have some red ones that on the side of my face actually on both sides...how long does it take to see results....anyone have good results with this? i am also on retin a during the day.
2007-03-14 07:37:14 · 5 answers · asked by cd 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
my dr put me on tretinoin (retin a) 0.05 apllied in the morning with sunscreen and i use the erythromycin ointment 2% at night
2007-03-14 07:52:37 · update #1
Usually 5-10 days and you should see improvement.
Paramedic in SC
2007-03-14 07:40:56 · answer #1 · answered by JD, MAPSY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be on some medications for my acne. My Dermatologist had me take a pill and also a cream that I would apply to my face. I remember the pill made me very susceptible to burn out in the sun and the cream made my face dry out really bad. I have been using Proactive for about a year and 1/2 and I love it. I really don't have any breakout any more (unless I am on my cycle) and it help get rid of any scaring that I had from the past. It is a lot less expensive too. I would suggest trying that. I used to never have people ask me what kind of skin care I used because I didn't have the greatest completion. but now people ask me all the time.
2007-03-14 07:48:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you?
What do you mean by "I am am also on retin a during the day"??? Retinoids are not applied during day time generally.
Erythromycin is an antibiotic. It is prescribed to reduce the infection inside your acne. It should take 1 to 3 weeks to see results. Be patient.
-B-Calm.
2007-03-14 07:47:54 · answer #3 · answered by B_Calm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it worked very quickly for me. I saw results within a few days.
2007-03-14 07:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-14 07:42:12 · answer #5 · answered by tuff luv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋