My doctor is recommending to mix a little Ketoconazole (Nizoral 2%) cream with Mometasone Furoate (Elocon) 0.1% cream and put on areas of my face where I have developed bad acne. I am 52 years old and I am thinking that my acne is coming from my changes or also some stress I have. But I wanted to know, for my age group, is this going to scar my face or lighten or darken it as I am starting to get wrinkled and am concerned if it will give me more scars than I already have to deal with ( I have few scars due to me squeezing these large pimples to get puss out plus when I squeeze I feel that it relieves that painful pressure). He also prescribed Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg capsules to take orally. I will be at my summer condo soon and will be exposed to sun. I wanted to know if (1) does this pill give any side effects and (2) I was thinking just to use the topical first because I will be exposed to sun and really dont like taking anything oral if I don't have to. Do u think just with topical (which doctor said to use about 1 hour b4 going to bed) would be enough to clear my skin and skip the pills?
Thank you and have a nice day. Patty P.
My doctor is asking me to mix a little Ketoconazole (Nizoral) with 2% cream with Elocon 0.1% cream?
Question posted by patty p. on 28 June 2011
Last updated on 28 June 2011 by suzanne66
What about the question to take the oral pills or not take them ?
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Firstly the mixed creams are not going to scar or discolor your face. The untreated "acne" may - especially if you squeeze them.
To reduce the chances of scarring it is important you follow your doctors instructions. Take the doxycycline. It is an anti-inflammatory antibiotic and particularly good when treating inflamed acne. Make sure you cover up when in the sun as doxycycline can sensitize your skin making it more prone to burn.
I'm not sure about the cream though - I suppose the doctor is covering all bases with the antifungal (Nizoral) component.
You could always seek a second opinion if you are not convinced. All the best.
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