Question 1

can i take acne medication while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Common topical acne medicines are usually fine, but check with the prescribing physician for more-specific information about the specific medication you're taking.

Question 2

how long does it take for a small burn or inflammation caused by acne medication to completely heal ?

Accepted Answer

Post inflammatory: Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a common and normal response during the healing process.  When traumatized skin heals, redness, followed by dark discoloration often occurs.  With time, the site will usually resume normal coloration to match the surrounding skin.  This can take weeks, sooner with gentle skin care.

Question 3

can there be any oral acne medication i could take?

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Acne : Oral antibiotics such as Doxycycline and  Minocycline  may be prescribed for moderate to severe acne . Accutane is another class (vitamin a) oral used for cystic acne . See a dermatologist for a skin care regimen.

Question 4

on average, how long will acne medication take to work?

Accepted Answer

Give it two weeks: If you're not seeing good results by this time, get back with your physician. If you have been given a different interval to wait, trust your physician. Good luck.

Question 5

can i take prescription acne medication while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: Prescription medications for acne include topical treatments (such as tazorac (tazarotene) and retin-a), antibiotics, oral contraceptives and oral medications such as (accutane).  Accutane, tazorac (tazarotene) and Retin-A  should not be taken during pregnancy because they have been associated with severe birth defects particularly when taken in the first trimester.

Question 6

is it ok to take acne medication if i do so later in the day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The main thing is to use your treatment regularly so you will reach a point where you have no breakouts. You have to keep your treatment up so your skin will stay clear.

Question 7

would it be recommended to to take acne medication if i drink alcohol every once in a while later in the day?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't advise it: The simple antibiotics like tetracycline and Erythromycin aren't a problem if you want to drink in moderation. If you're taking isotretinoin, it might be a good idea to not to drink much alcohol, as each can be a little rough on the liver.

Question 8

how much time will it take acne medication to work?

Accepted Answer

A few weeks: If you are not seeing some reasonably good results in two weeks, it's time to consider with your physician's guidance what might be the next regimen to try. Something will work though there are often a few treatment failures.

Question 9

how long after starting to use an acne medication will it start to take effect?

Accepted Answer

Less than two weeks: This has been my experience.   Over-the-counter stuff seldom helps much.  With today's prescription meds -- the biggest guns are available only to dermatologists -- no one need has problems with this troublesome condition.

Question 10

how much time does benzoyl peroxide take to work (acne medication)?

Accepted Answer

A few weeks: If you're not seeing good results by 2 weeks, or you're not clear in 4, get with your personal physician who can add something that will probably clear you. It may take as long as 8 weeks to get optimum results with just benzoyl peroxide.

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