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Originally Posted by Sammy Mommy  celstu, my youngest son has cystic acne too. The dermatologist wanted to put him on Claravis (generic version of Accutane) but I was afraid of the side effects. So Dr. put him on Solodyn tablets (also gave us coupons that we only pay $10.00 for the rx) and Epiduo Gel (coupon only pay $35.00). His skin has cleared up nicely. He also gave him injections of Kenalog into the cystic bumps. We go back next month to get him checked again. |
First let me say this is a great thread first about my son...17 year old ...cystic acne as well. Dermatologist also wanted him on Isotretinoin..I to am afraid of the side effects. My son had the blood work done last week and failed....ast and alt enzymes elevated. My son doesnt drink or do any body buliding drugs...so now i am VERY worried. We repeat blood work in one week.
Myself taking Doxycyline for what derm says is rosacea....but it looks nothing like any pictures I have ever seen of rosacea. I tried multiple creams before this script. So far not impressed but only been on for a couple of weeks...derm says give it a month.
Very frustrating..had perfect skin when I was younger
