Acne Questions (Page 4)

Does anyone have bad acne whilst taking pregabalin?

I have been taking pregabalin for over a year to with my anxiety. I started on a low dose and eventually needed to take 600mg daily. When I was on this dose my skin started to get really bad acne (starting on my chin, moving to my cheeks, then nose and then my forehead). My doctor claimed that it... read more

How do I deal with acne on bupropion?

I have been on bupropion, off and on, for nearly 3 years, mostly for ADHD. This medication treats my symptoms of inattention, though it does somewhat exasperate my anxiety symptoms at times. That said, I have tried to go off of it, experience withdrawal symptoms, and once those end, I get... read more

Can mupirocin be used for pimples / acne on the body and face?

Doxycycline - Side effects? Our son has taken this med for 2 months for acne and has had a reaction?

... that we just figured out was because of the meds. He was passing out regularly, said his brain felt numb, tongue thick, terrible anxiety and heart palpitations. The doctor referred us to a cardiologist but the day before the appt I thought about a possible drug reaction. After researching I... read more

Should I stop taking Doxycycline for my acne? If I stop and start again, will my acne get worse?

For 5 months, I took 2 pills of doxycycline a day and then for the 2 months after, I tapered down to 1 pill. I also have been using retin A (0.05% and recently 0.1%) at night and Clindamycin both morning and night. I cleanse with a cetaphil wash at night and 5% benzoyl peroxide in the morning. Over... read more

Does anyone else experience extremely dry lips while on Spironolactone?

I have been taking spironolactone for 8 weeks for acne. I haven't experienced much for side effects except for extremely dry lips! The corners even crack open. I am constantly using lip balm and carmex. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this issue? Did it go away with time? It's... read more

How long for Yaz to kick in?

I went on Yaz to help clear my skin and wanted the low levels of oestrogen so that my boobs didnt grow too much. I have been on it for 2 and a half months now and my skin is just getting WORSE! lots of big pimples all over my forehead and around my mouth. It is making me so horribly self conscious... read more

Contrave - severe face and head acne?

I am on week 3 ( 2 in morning and 1 at night) of contrave about to start week 4 ( 2 in morning and 2 at night) . Did not have any symptoms or side effects in the first two weeks. All of a sudden i am getting big clusters of pimples, about 5-6 on both sides of my forehead and some in my hair. The... read more

Recurrent staph infection on face causing Folliculitis?

It began as impetigo and would return after Amoxcillin so Augmentin Duo 3 day course was taken and it went. In its place I have had very bad Folliculitis that constantly grows Staph when swabs are taken. Amoxcillin is the only antibiotic that clears it but then a week later it always returns.... read more

I found out I have high male hormones and hair loss should I take spironolactone?

Please help! A year ago I started getting cystic acne on my neck and then I noticed oily skin and acne on my back and then my hair started shedding. I used to only have to wash my hair once every four days and it has gotten to the point that I now have to wash every single day. I'm... read more

If I’m allergic to sulfur, does that mean pills that contain sulfate will cause allergic?

I had an allergic reaction to an acne medicine about 5 years ago. After orally taking the prescribed pill, I had a pretty bad skin reaction and found out that I was allergic to Sulfur. I’m hoping to find out if pills containing Sulfates ingredients will cause the same reaction? I noticed a... read more

Depo-Provera - Has anyone's sex-drive came back after stopping the Depo?

I had taken the Depo shot, I got bloated, cramps, acne on my shoulders, back and some on my face. I lost my sex-drive. I began to question my relationship and wonder if it's what I really want, been more irritated at work. I have switched to the BC pills from before the shot (Tri-lo-Marzia). I... read more

How to cope living with herpes?

I contracted herpes from my girlfriend and have been dealing with it for the past year and a half. I have occasional breakouts on the mouth, with large sores that I cannot hide unless I’m wearing a large mask on my big face. I’m embarrassed and feel trapped in the relationship since... read more

What can happen if you do use salicylic acid on an open wound or damaged skin?

What would a severe problem look like if used in this manner? is this a poison control issue?

I am having continuous fungal skin infection in shape of soars particularly on my face and abdomen?

I consulted doctors who advised me to take different antibiotics like cephalexin (sporidex af375), lynx-500 and augmentin and also ayurvedic syrup safi, which proved effective for a time being but not permanent. Please suggest me something concrete