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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Acne for how much longer?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Acne for how much longer?
by richyrich, Sep 06, 2001 12:00AM
I'm 27 years old and have suffered from spots (acne) since a teenager. When I was 21 I was referred to a dermatologist from my local doctor and they basically told me to come back when I was 25. Well I'm not 27 years old and have been through a few medications - Minocycline MR, Oxytetracycline and Erytromycin. I have also briefly tried a topical solution which didn't prevent them at all.
The later seem to keep them under control, however I still get the odd two or three every other day.
How long will I get them for and what other medications are there to try? The spots mainly appear around the nose area, sometimes forehead and often on the neck/chest. The spots are usually large and pusy with white heads. Sometimes though they are just very sore red bulges under the skin and never break out.
Help appreciated.
The later seem to keep them under control, however I still get the odd two or three every other day.
How long will I get them for and what other medications are there to try? The spots mainly appear around the nose area, sometimes forehead and often on the neck/chest. The spots are usually large and pusy with white heads. Sometimes though they are just very sore red bulges under the skin and never break out.
Help appreciated.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 06, 2001 12:00AM
, Sep 06, 2001 12:00AM
There are many oral and topical medications to use. You may break out for another couple of years--it's hard to say. I suggest you consult a skin doctor to look into one of the many available treatment options. These include sulfa and other antibiotics, Retin-A, and many more.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
