Acne Questions (Page 3)

Has anyone developed Type 1 Diabetes after taking Claravis (the generic of Accutane)?

I took Claravis (generic of Accutane) for about 5 months. I was taken off because I got TMJ (Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) in my jaw. I have been off of it for about 11 months now. Last month, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. After looking over my claravis packaging, I see that high... read more

How long does doxycycline take to work for acne?

I have been on doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for just about a month and I would say a good amount of my acne has been cleared up, but my question is whether this medicine first needs to push out all the junk in your pores before your skin becomes clear? has anyone else experienced this and about... read more

How high are the chances of having problems years after you have taken Accutane?

Such as Crohns disease and liver damage?

I am considering taking accutane, but am 13 years old and need help?

I am 13 years old, and have tried literally every acne medication available. BP cream, minocycline pills, retin-a cream, you name it. Tonight, I pretty much reached the breaking point and broke down in tears. I just cannot live another day (I have had acne since 1st grade) with this. Can someone... read more

Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo - has everyone heard yet that Jansen, the company that makes Ortho...

... Tri-cyclen Lo has discontinued their entire line of birth control? I called them this week to see why there is a shortage of OTCL. Shock! Was told they have discontinued the manufacture of all birth control! I asked why didn't they inform the pharmacies because the pharmacies just think it... read more

I have acne scars on face kindly tell the best treatment to get rid of acne scars..pllz?

Pristiq - Has anyone had trouble with acne after starting Pristiq?

I have always had clear skin, a pimple here or there but never like this acne I've got now. I noticed it starting in June and couldn't figure out why I was all of a sudden breaking out. I realized I started taking Pristiq in late April and this is the only change. Anyone else had this... read more

Aldactone - Has any other women on Sprio experienced severe reocurring ovarian cysts?

Doxycycline - Has anyone else felt anxiety and feeling withdrawn and irritated from this drug?

I’ve been on Doxycycline for over 3 months now and I have seen a massive improovement in my face but I have suffered from anxiety and I feel often depressed and irritated. Wondering if anybody else has felt the same? Many thanks.

I was wondering if Prednisone could help clear up an acute case of acne?

I know that taking Prednisone for the long term is dangerous. I just wondered if it could help if taken for a short period of time and how long it would take before I see results.

I've been on Epiduo for acne for five months. What now?

Hello everyone, I want to relate my Epiduo experience to you. I was first prescribed Epiduo (apply at night by itself; no moisturizer) in late December 2012. I was 21 at the time. I'm now 22. I had pretty bad acne on my face (for four years), not to mention all the scars and discoloration... read more

How to avoid nausea/vomiting from taking Doxycycline?

Hi, I was recently prescribed 100mg capsules doxycycline to help with my acne problems. I have read many forums stating that alot of people get very nauseous and some even vomited from taking it. How can I avoid this all together? Is there a method to prevent it? (I have a phobia of vomiting)

Do the side effects of Prednisone (puffy face, acne, joint pain) go away after you stop taking the?

How do I know if Tretinoin is working for me?

I began using Tretinoin .025% cream approximately 10 weeks ago when it was prescribed to me by my dermatologist. So far, my skin is continuing to get worse, which is extremely frustrating. Should I continue the use of it? I've heard that by the end of the third month of using this product,... read more

Has anyone experiened hair loss on spironolactone?

Hi, I was on spiro for acne for almost 10 months, it did wonders for my skin but I noticed that after 2 or 3 months my scalp was really itchy and hair was shedding everywhere! It never slowed down so I quit last month but I am still shedding. Has anyone been through anything similar? Would really... read more