A 34-year-old member asked:
what to do if i'm on week 3 on dianette for acne, when should i start seeing some improvement?
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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered
Endocrinology 64 years experience
2-3 Months: May take 2-4 months
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What are some oral medications to take for acne?
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Dr. Morris Westfried answered
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Antibiotics,accutane: Antibiotics are often used to treat acne. Tetracycline, minocycline, dand Doxycycline have been used for decades in the treatment of acne. In resistant cases dermatologists will use other snitbiotics .If antibiotics fail accutane, a vitamin derivitative drug is used but must be carefully monitored to prevent birth defects and other potential side effects by a doctor registered to use accutane.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What is the first line of treatment for acne?
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Dr. David Voron answered
Dermatology 51 years experience
See below: I would start out with an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide cleanser and cream for mild cases. For more severe cases, the first line of treatment would be a prescription for oral doxycycline.
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A 19-year-old member asked:
What can I used for acne..?
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Dr. Jerome Litt answered
Dermatology 71 years experience
Acne treatments: Stop nuts and peanut butter. Stop chocolate; cut down on dairy products. Wash with neutrogena acne wash and apply a bpo (benzoyl peroxide) cream or lotion -- something like clearasil -- on the affected areas at night. If it persists, see a dermatologist who may prescribe an oral antibiotic for you.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
I am taking ery-tab for acne. Will this be effective?
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Dr. Marsha Davis answered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Probably: It helps a lot of prople, others it does not and needs to be changed to something else. Be patient. If you have no results after faithfully following dr advice for three months go back and rediscuss your management plan.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What do you advise if I'm on week 3 on dianette for acne, when should I start seeing some improvement?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Walter Futterweit answered
Endocrinology 64 years experience
Takes 2-4 months: Takes a while to work.
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