2007-03-24 13:57:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Ask your dermatologist. If the acne is serious enough, she will prescribe something oral like adoxa. You can't pick it up without a perscription. It really works, too.
2007-03-24 14:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the counter products for acne aren't worth using, you should see either a dermatologist or your primary care physician to obtain a prescrition medication. Depending on how serious your acne is or isn't, some doctors believe in topical treatments only. However, for more serious acne, doctors usually prescribe antibiotics like tetracylcine or minocylcine to be taken everyday to prevent pustule formation. Your doctor may deem it necessary for a heavy dose antibiotic therapy intially, usually they choose to use a Z-pak (zithromax) -- a great product that you only have to take for 5 days. However, it decreases the effectiveness of birth control, so if you're sexually active, be careful! Sometimes, doctors choose topical and oral therapy combinations and these work great as well! Best of luck to you!
2007-03-24 14:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i just got this stuff about 2 weeks ago called skin factors by michael's. it has a bunch of vitamins and antioxidants in it. i haven't had it that long but it seems like it's working though. i got it online shipped to me for like $10 so i think it's well worth you giving it a try. $10 for a months worth of pills but you gotta take 3 a day it says it's better taking one at every meal but otherwise you can take 3 in the morning. i have noticed a change in my skin. give it a try.
2007-03-24 14:18:48 · answer #3 · answered by happyrolrol2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your doctor. The over the counter ones are a waste of money.
2007-03-24 14:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by PhysicianAssistant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a dermatologist.
2007-03-24 14:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋