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Azelex and other questions
Hi Dr. R,
There are 3 questions woven in - I have numbered them.
1. What do you think of Azelex? I had to go off of the pill (orthotricyclen) and spironolactdone (sp?) recently because I had hip surgery recently. In addition, I want to become pregnant as soon as it is safe post hip surgery - so I probably won't go back on them. So, my derma recommended I try Azelex.
2. Currently, my skin has been just fine (yahoo!) since stopping the meds (stopped ortho 2 months ago, stopped spironolactone 7 weeks ago). Although I have continued with Retin A and metrogel (Rosacea) and benzaclin (benz I use as needed for spot treatment of pimples). Should I start Azelex proactively, or wait for a flare up? Do people often have irritation or flareups up the start with this med?
3. A question about spot treatment. When you sense one of those underground pimples coming (can see a bump coming) what is the best thing to do? (Usually in the divet in my chin). I put benzaclin on it with a coverup that has salicytic acid. I do this a few times a day and it often goes away without coming up. Is that the best approach? Am I dreaming or could that work? Any other ideas? Would a little ice help? I have one of these now - shall I try Azelex on it? Thank you!!!
There are 3 questions woven in - I have numbered them.
1. What do you think of Azelex? I had to go off of the pill (orthotricyclen) and spironolactdone (sp?) recently because I had hip surgery recently. In addition, I want to become pregnant as soon as it is safe post hip surgery - so I probably won't go back on them. So, my derma recommended I try Azelex.
2. Currently, my skin has been just fine (yahoo!) since stopping the meds (stopped ortho 2 months ago, stopped spironolactone 7 weeks ago). Although I have continued with Retin A and metrogel (Rosacea) and benzaclin (benz I use as needed for spot treatment of pimples). Should I start Azelex proactively, or wait for a flare up? Do people often have irritation or flareups up the start with this med?
3. A question about spot treatment. When you sense one of those underground pimples coming (can see a bump coming) what is the best thing to do? (Usually in the divet in my chin). I put benzaclin on it with a coverup that has salicytic acid. I do this a few times a day and it often goes away without coming up. Is that the best approach? Am I dreaming or could that work? Any other ideas? Would a little ice help? I have one of these now - shall I try Azelex on it? Thank you!!!
My 6 year old daughter has light brown patches on her upper lip. I took her to the dr today, and she recommended Azelex, which is for acne-related problems. The spots are due to her skin pigmentation which is slightly dark. I am Hispanic. Has anyone experienced this problem? It is not melasma.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
1. Good idea. It's safe, helpful, and can be used during pregnancy.
2. Since there is no downside, I'd start it now. But Retin-A and Metrogel shouldn't be used if pregnancy is possible.
3. Whatever you do, don't squeeze 'em. Hot compresses may help. Salicylic acid is not a bad idea, and Azelex would be OK too.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
2. Since there is no downside, I'd start it now. But Retin-A and Metrogel shouldn't be used if pregnancy is possible.
3. Whatever you do, don't squeeze 'em. Hot compresses may help. Salicylic acid is not a bad idea, and Azelex would be OK too.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
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