Soolantra and Acne: What Users Say (Page 2)

• bla...
• November 6, 2017

For Rosacea "Have been using Soolantra for 2 weeks. After an initial breakout at day 2, things have rapidly improved. At 2 weeks, my skin is the best it has been for 5 years. I am not only spot-free but the inflammation and redness are showing significant improvement. Too early to tell if it will have any effect on flushing, but so far so good."

• Hot...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 30, 2019

For Rosacea "Soolantra is great stuff for rosacea. I've been on and off Doxy for close to 10 years, with mixed results. I can honestly say that apart from the first week, where my skin absolutely bloomed with pustules, Soolantra has been amazing. I still get a few bumps occasionally, but more to do with succumbing to sugary foods. Cutting out alcohol is another must-do, and for $6 a tube, it's a bargain."

• CIO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2018

For Rosacea "Used essential oils (eucalyptus and peppermint) on my temples and forehead, and acne developed (never had it before), which got progressively worse with red pustules, etc. Dermatologist diagnosed type 2 rosacea and prescribed Soolantra. Pustules got progressively smaller after 1-2 weeks. However, small red marks, black and whiteheads appeared. Started using Plexion sulfacetamide cleanser, which dried up all pustules and got rid of blackheads and whiteheads. However, if I applied Soolantra in the evenings after cleansing with Plexion, I would wake with blackheads. So, after 5 weeks of using Soolantra, I am going to stop and just try the Plexion cleanser to see what happens. Will keep you posted."

• CIO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2018

For Rosacea "Used essential oils (eucalyptus and peppermint) on my temples and forehead, and acne developed (never had it before), which got progressively worse with red pustules, etc. Dermatologist diagnosed type 2 rosacea and prescribed Soolantra. Pustules got progressively smaller after 1-2 weeks. However, small red marks, black and whiteheads appeared. Started using Plexion sulfacetamide cleanser, which dried up all pustules and got rid of blackheads and whiteheads. However, if I applied Soolantra in the evenings after cleansing with Plexion, I would wake with blackheads. So, after 5 weeks of using Soolantra, I am going to stop and just try the Plexion cleanser to see what happens. Will keep you posted."

• CIO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2018

For Rosacea "Used essential oils (eucalyptus and peppermint) on my temples and forehead, and acne developed (never had it before), which got progressively worse with red pustules, etc. Dermatologist diagnosed type 2 rosacea and prescribed Soolantra. Pustules got progressively smaller after 1-2 weeks. However, small red marks, black and whiteheads appeared. Started using Plexion sulfacetamide cleanser, which dried up all pustules and got rid of blackheads and whiteheads. However, if I applied Soolantra in the evenings after cleansing with Plexion, I would wake with blackheads. So, after 5 weeks of using Soolantra, I am going to stop and just try the Plexion cleanser to see what happens. Will keep you posted."

• CIO...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2018

For Rosacea "Used essential oils (eucalyptus and peppermint) on my temples and forehead, and acne developed (never had it before), which got progressively worse with red pustules, etc. Dermatologist diagnosed type 2 rosacea and prescribed Soolantra. Pustules got progressively smaller after 1-2 weeks. However, small red marks, black and whiteheads appeared. Started using Plexion sulfacetamide cleanser, which dried up all pustules and got rid of blackheads and whiteheads. However, if I applied Soolantra in the evenings after cleansing with Plexion, I would wake with blackheads. So, after 5 weeks of using Soolantra, I am going to stop and just try the Plexion cleanser to see what happens. Will keep you posted."

• 30s...
• April 6, 2018

For Rosacea "Ok, so I started on Soolantra back in December. I was on Rozex before, once daily, but it had stopped working and was giving my skin this horrible, waxy texture. I started using Soolantra by itself. The first month was awful. A lot of blackheads and small red bumps. I went to my dermo, and she told me to apply Soolantra OD at night and Rozex OD in the morning. My skin continued to be terrible for about 3 months. And then all of a sudden, it cleared up. I also have acne, so once in a while, I'll get some cysts, but nothing like before (I get these around the time I begin to menstruate). However, I also gave up drinking alcohol in January, and this perhaps also helped. Well, the combination of not drinking and using these creams twice a day has really worked very well. I still have redness, but nothing like before. And my skin feels so soft."

• Emi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2022

"I had a tiny patch of perioral dermatitis (PD) in November, which soon spread up my cheeks in January. I was given two different types of antibiotics and several antibiotic creams, Itraconazole, antifungals, and the list goes on. Long story short, I'm 5 months in with a new dermatologist who has diagnosed me with a sort of rosacea/perioral dermatitis/folliculitis, basically a sensitivity to yeast in the skin. I'm week 3 of Soolantra and Elidel (at night). Soolantra has given me the WORST skin I've ever had in my lifetime. I'm covered in bumps and whiteheads, and I look dreadful. I keep reading that it's meant to get better at some point, but I look so awful I can't bear to go to work and show my face. I read that people have these side effects on day 5 or so, but for me, it's started 10 days in, and wow, it's spread to places I didn't have any issue with originally. I'm definitely not going to be able to wait until week 7 for sure. It's very depressing, and it's made a terrible mess of my face."

• TBC...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 15, 2018

For Rosacea "I've been using it now for 18 months. I started using Soolantra in the middle of a business trip. Not smart! Your face will break out worse for the first 14 days. I read that it is killing excess dust mites, so that is why your face reacts. I also read killing was sped up by strong acne wash. So, I would wash my face, wipe with Stridex wipe, put on my Soolantra, and go to bed. After a month, my face was better than ever, and I stopped the Stridex part. I now only have to use it about twice per month for maintenance. I am so thankful for this cream. Still on that same first tube 18 months later."

• Rgp...
• November 8, 2017

For Rosacea "I have tried basically everything for my acne and rosacea. I’ve been on this med for four weeks, and I have blackheads everywhere and three large cysts on my chin. I know you’re supposed to give it 8 weeks, but my skin has gotten so much worse in a short time. I think I’m going to discontinue."

• Les...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2017

For Rosacea "Immediate itching and burning after applying. Developed redness and several red bumps and whiteheads. Very painful."

• Sol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2017

For Rosacea "My last hope! Catastrophic! So much acne and blackheads (which I never had) after 4 weeks with Soolantra. Worst, worst experience ever. So, so sad!"

• Sol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2017

For Rosacea "My last hope! Catastrophic! So much acne and blackheads (which I never had) after 4 weeks with Soolantra. Worst, worst experience ever. So, so sad!"

• hat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2017

For Rosacea "Soolantra is a terrible cream, it made my smooth skin flare up, and lots of pimples on both sides of my face. Throw this cream into the rubbish can."

• JoA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2017

For Rosacea "This made my acne worse. I used it for a few weeks and stopped. Acne got better after just a few days."