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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
adult acne, face, back and chest
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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adult acne, face, back and chest
by gabrielle abogado, Aug 19, 2000 12:00AM
after my second child I started to get acne on my face back and chest. after a few years it did not go away and I went to a doctor who gave me antibiotics which helped but i did not want to continue so my acne came back. He gave me benzol 10 ( my spelling is not good so I hope you get the idea ) and he gave me rentol A which I still use but I believe non of this topical medicine will ever really work, you have to go from the inside. I know there is a contraceptive pill that helps but i suffer from mygrains and had a stroke 3years ago. I am in good health and am not over weight. My acne is not all that bad but i am tired of it. Is there any thing I could take orally that will help.
thank you
thank you
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 20, 2000 12:00AM
, Aug 20, 2000 12:00AM
Gabrielle:
Sure, there's plenty you can do. A dermatologist can prescribe oral antibiotics or, if they fail, Accutane. I think you're right, that topical treatments alone probably won't do the trick, but oral contraceptives are not necessary.
Good luck.
Dr. Rockoff
Sure, there's plenty you can do. A dermatologist can prescribe oral antibiotics or, if they fail, Accutane. I think you're right, that topical treatments alone probably won't do the trick, but oral contraceptives are not necessary.
Good luck.
Dr. Rockoff
He is shaving and has a heavy beard. This causes problems with his acne.