Question 1

can acne get worse before getting better?

Accepted Answer

Often: Benzoyl peroxide, retinoic acid derivatives, and Accutane may all cause acne to appear to flare for a few days before they work their magic.

Question 2

how safe is a low dose (30mg) of roaccutane. does acne get worse before it gets better?

Accepted Answer

Acne: Yes acne can get worse before it gets better. Low dose of roaccutane is okay

Question 3

does your acne get worse when you start accutane before it starts to get better? i'm very sad and my confidence is gone.  my acne is worse 2 weeks in

Accepted Answer

Yes it does: Acne flares on Accutane especially at higher doses. It is a highly effective drug for bad acne and worth the wait.

Question 4

could my acne get worse on my face when i use accutane?

Accepted Answer

Flare: During the first few weeks, it's likely to get worse before it gets better. Your dermatologist has probably explained this to you. The medicine is not for the faint-hearted but it is highly effective in getting a remission that will be good at least for months.

Question 5

will my acne get worse after i go off doryx (doxycycline)?

Accepted Answer

It can: Not only does the Doxycycline suppress the bacteria that cause acne, it exhibits an modest antiinflammatory effect.  Coming off of it may lead to an acne flare, but that is not guaranteed.

Question 6

hi i have lots of acne in my face and back. when i am eating diary.  or drink fresh milk my acne get worse.  may i know what treatment of my acne ?

Accepted Answer

see your Doctor for: You can try local treatment with Benzamycin or trial OM antibiotic like minocycline, if those don't work, then trial of accutaine but under close observation with checking pregnancy test etc.

Question 7

is it important to moisturize your skin after panolxy? my skin does get dry, but it dosent bother me as much. can i just continue without moisturizer? or does acne get worse b/c of dry skin?

Accepted Answer

: If the skin dryness does not bother you, you do not need to use moisturizer.

Question 8

my acne is getting worse each day!i have been using  nutrogyna and it does not work.. what can i use to get a clear skin?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: There are many prescriptions to treat acne nowadays including epiduo, retin a, (tretinoin) benzaclin, aczone and others. Occasionally oral antibiotics or birth control pills also are prescribed if needed. Diet can also play a role. Avoiding excessive dairy consumption and limiting high glycemic index foods like chocolate can be helpful. Consult a dermatologist to evaluate and treat the acne.

Question 9

2 days of using 2% salicylic acid wash on my face. acne is getting worse. i heard that's normal while it cleans the pores then it will get better?

Accepted Answer

Reassurance : Yes, you heard actually right. You need to continue minimal as a week for using salicylic acid wash to clean the skin for some improving in developing new acne. It is not magic,! You have to keep doing this for months.

Question 10

how likely is acne to get worse when you're already 22 and male?

Accepted Answer

Acne: acne tends to get better past the teenage years

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Does your acne get worse when you start accutane before it starts to get better? i'm very sad and my confidence is gone. my acne is worse 2 weeks in

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Could my acne get worse on my face when i use accutane?

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Will my acne get worse after i go off doryx (doxycycline)?

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Hi i have lots of acne in my face and back. when i am eating diary. or drink fresh milk my acne get worse. may i know what treatment of my acne ?

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Is it important to moisturize your skin after panolxy? my skin does get dry, but it dosent bother me as much. can i just continue without moisturizer? or does acne get worse b/c of dry skin?

A member asked:

My acne is getting worse each day!i have been using nutrogyna and it does not work.. what can i use to get a clear skin?

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2 days of using 2% salicylic acid wash on my face. acne is getting worse. i heard that's normal while it cleans the pores then it will get better?

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How likely is acne to get worse when you're already 22 and male?

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