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Originally Posted by Jenn218  We just had our dermatologist appt.......here's the lowdown....
I asked about the past cream that he had my daughter one (she has been on three)...how one seemed to bleach out her face. He said it wasn't any of those and that it could have been (but he was doubtful) ProActiv. He said that complexions and colorings will change - expecially in the these "teen" years. (I had never heard of that).
She had been on Differin Cream in the past, but this time he put her on Differin Gel because it is stronger. I protested because I wanted something NEW, but he assured me that we would see results with this one. This has to be used at night time. This is a Retin A product and there were two more on a list that we could try if this one didn't work - I think they were Tazorac and Azalex?
He also put on her a pill (Minocycline) to use and if we like it, we can continue and if not, we can do a birth control pill. These were the two pill options he stated as the "safest". The pills are either once or twice daily. He said they can be either/or, but I think he is prescribing them as once daily, twice daily for major breakouts.
Also, he is gave her a Rosae Wash (face wash) to use instead of Ceaphil or CeraVe (It is a perscription).
AND he said to use a daily moisturizer with sunscreen to help reduce any dryness and irritation that may occur (like Oil of Olay Complete Face Lotion, Neutrogena Face Lotion, CeraVe lotion, Ceaphil face lotion). |
First of all I want to say I commend you as a Mom for going to all this length for finding something for your daughters acne. I am 30 , and have had acne all my life...Ive tried everything. I have what is called cystic acne so I really need something to take orally. I tried both Minocycline and Tetra (sp?) the one you take twice a day...I was back the next day to get a shot I had an allergic reaction to it!
(Ive also tried the birth control pills no luck with them)I too tried Differin....nothing. I tried Tazorac...dried my face and made it red, and had a burning feeling. Its so frustrating! I find though that products with Salyic(sp) Acid work MUCH BETTER than the Benzyol products. Beauti Control has a toner for acne that is AMAZING!!!! I personally like the WalMart AcneFree stuff, Ive actually just bought the newAcneFree stuff for scars...wish me luck with it! I hope you find something for your daughter that works, acne is NO FUN! Oh and I also find tanning does help, and believe it or not my dermatologist is the one who recommended I go!
Good luck!