Question 1

is microgestin good for acne?

Accepted Answer

Meds: Many patients do well with over the counter benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid preparations. Some patients require topical or oral antibiotics or retinoids as well. If the over the counter meds alone don't control your acne after a month of daily use, see a doctor for additional treatment options. It is important to be persistent, and some patients 'get worse before they get better'.

Question 2

i have been taking microgestin birth control for a week now and i've been getting acne all over my back and feel a bit nauseous. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: sometimes the pill can aggravate acneiform skin issues
the nausea is also a possible side effect.
see your doctor and possibly change your pill

Question 3

25. pcos. on levora, prev. microgestin & ocella. read mixed reviews on levora due to androgenic activity. is levora effective w/ pcos and balancing hormones (i have high dhea-s and androstenedione. both >200) or will it worsen symptoms like acne?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with doctor: All combination birth control pills will reduce circulating androgens through the up regulation of sex hormone binding globulin. How one person reacts can not always be predicted. Individual lab results need to be discussed one on one.

Question 4

what's good for bad acne?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist helps: For treatment of acne, over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide gel or cream is quite helpful. If desired, a doctor can add an antibiotic gel or cream such as clindamycin. If more help is needed, retinoids such as Retin-A or Differin gel can be used with or instead of benzoyl peroxide. Oral antibiotics such as tetracycline can be used also. If acne is quite severe, a dermatologist can help more.

Question 5

is hibba cleanse good for acne?

Accepted Answer

Adjunct: This is a pricey antimicrobial soap that won't touch the bacteria that cause acne as they live deep in the pilosebaceous apparatus. Your best first-line by far is benzoyl peroxide; if you are not clear in two weeks, get with your personal physician. All acne is manageable if you're willing to be a partner with an evidence-based health-care provider.

Question 6

is clenziderm good for teen acne?

Accepted Answer

Possibly....: The primary active agent in clenziderm is salicylic acid 2%. This may remove the excess oil and dirt as well as superficial dead skin cells by exfoliation. However, without actually being able to view the skin and acne you are concerned about, no blanket recommendation can be given for any single product. Acne is graded in severity. Based on the grade, more precise effective therapy can be chosen.

Question 7

any dorm food that is good for acne?

Accepted Answer

No: You deserve treatment. I start with topical clindamycin, plus benzoyl peroxide if there aren't a lot of blackheads or a retinoic acid derivative if there are. A woman is often cleared by the oral contraceptive pill. If it's harder to manage, i add a systemic antibiotic appropriate for the person. Dermatologists have the big guns. Good luck.

Question 8

what are good home remediesfor acne?

Accepted Answer

Ineffective: Topical benzoyl peroxide is the best choice among over-the-counter rx's. A physician can treat acne scientifically with a variety of topical and/or systemic medications. If someone for whom you are responsible has acne, it would be a terrible mistake to deny that person 21st-century treatment for a chronic, serious disease that is a major social handicap.

Question 9

what's a good way to actually stop acne?

Accepted Answer

You can't: Only extreme measures to suppress sex hormone production will work. However, all acne is treatable nowadays, quite easily. If you are the parent of a teen, you have a duty to make this available. Best wishes.

Question 10

is excercising good for acne? if yes, how?

Accepted Answer

Exercise is good: For you, but benzoyl peroxide, retinoic acid derivatives, and antibiotics are better for your acne.

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