Ive recently been prescribed 20mg accutane. I've had Acne on my face, back, chest & shoulders since I was 13. I'm nearly 18 now. I've been taking doxycycline & tretinoin gel for the past couple months and I've been looking a lot better lately. I've already went through a "It gets worse before it gets better" phase with the doxycycline. So I was wondering how possible it is for my skin to really flare up and get a lot worse when I start accutane like it seems to for other people? I was thinking that because the doxy already put me through a bad break out that maybe it also cleared out a lot of the bacteria? It's important to me because acne has always made me self conscious. I dropped out of high school because of it. But recently I've started college to get my ged and have been having interviews for jobs too. If my face was to flare up really noticably bad while on this drug. I feel i'd be to embarrassed to keep going to school or still try to get a job.. Any advice or info is appreciated. Thanks
How bad will my acne get on accutane if I already been taking doxycycline ?
Question posted by Andru on 25 Jan 2016
Last updated on 10 May 2016
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It's not an answer but I have been taking doxycycline for a few weeks now. I was just wondering how long the 'it gets worse before it gets better' phase lasts. Sorry I know it's not an answer but your help would be much appreciated.
anonymiss111; you are talking about the Doxycycline right. It does depend on the person Many take 1 or 2 a day but in most cases you start to notice some results with acne by about 2 weeks or so and using a good skin wash and remember when you dry your face pat it dry with a towel not rub like we are used to. Also, you do get photosensitive on Doxycycline also so make sure when out you use sunscreen. You don't need a bad sunburn to top it all off. And as far as Accutane that is used for extreme cases and the big pit type acne most of us don't need it thank god but when you fit in that group its great except for all the side effects. Hope that helps you.
My case is a bit different... it's folliculitis. I was prescribed it by my dermatologist. I took it for about 11 days then I stopped because it got a lot worse, I got a breakout of folliculitis and some puss ones that resembled acne. 3 days into not taking it it got worse and I consulted my pharmacist and he convinced me to start again and stick with it. I have been taking it for 6 days now. Considering this how long do you think it would take to get better? I have heard a rash is a side effect and that it gets worse before it gets better... it is embarassing for me and I got no warning from my dermatologist that it would flair up but I am willing to stick with it if the results are lasting but I also do not want to be using antibiotics for a long period of time
anonymiss111; Please don't worry about taking Doxycycline for a extended period of time it is very safe as far as antibiotic and different type of acne problems But you have to continue to take it daily as directed by the doctor Everyone heals at different rates and don't get sucked in by these miracle cures this is a natural condition that many at any age can get it is a matter of keeping it under control here is some good info to read but trust me you can get this anywhere hair grows and stuff rubs on it.NOW YOU SAID SOMETHING ABOUT A RASH IF ITS JUST AROUND THE ACNE AREA THAT IS FINE BUT IF ITS ALL OVER YOUR BODY CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR.and this is again one of the types of medications you have to use sunscreen on it can cause you to burn badly from the sun while on Doxycycline but it is a pretty safe antibiotic don't worry about how long but if the condition gets worse go back and see the doctor .You have nothing to be embarrassed about.This is not catchy but ...
remember don't rub pat dry. I have had customers take this for years. And others 3 months or so please don't let it get to you. It well gets better and again for most Doxycycline is very safe as far as antibiotic go. here is a little I copied from this website. about info on your condition. AND AGAIN DON'T GET SUCKED IN BY THESE MIRACLE CURES AND STICK WITH YOUR DOCTOR.They make millions on special wash trying to suck in kids and younger adults because when they get inflamed and such you feel so bad you would pay anything But these getting worse is not from the antibiotic.hope this well help you some and feel free to repost anytime you are going to be fine.here is your info from our site drugs .com((((Folliculitis is inflammation of your hair follicles. A hair follicle is a sac under your skin. Your hair grows out of the follicle. Folliculitis is caused by bacteria or fungus, most commonly a germ called Staph. Folliculitis can occur anywhere you have hair.
DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Medicines:
Antibiotics: This medicine is given to fight or prevent an infection caused by bacteria. It may be given as an ointment that you apply to your skin or as a pill. Always take your antibiotics exactly as ordered by your primary healthcare provider. Never save antibiotics or take leftover antibiotics that were given to you for another illness.
Antifungal medicine: This medicine helps kill the fungus that may be causing your folliculitis. It may be given as a cream that you apply to your skin or as a pill.
SEE THIS IS A NATURAL CONDITION THE ANTIBIOTIC AND such can take some time to get a good blood level but never take more than it says Chuck1957 it's normal for it to get inflamed and puss if any dought go back to the doctor. watch being in the sun for long periods Chuck And please write back if you're confused or just worried it well be okay.
Thankyou, you have been very helpful. I thought I did mention but the folliculitis is not on face but on shoulders, back, legs and arms. I have been getting the rash in those areas but not a rash covering my whole body. I have had only a couple of break outs on the face. I was wondering if that would change the situation at all? Also considering I did not take it for 3 days then continued again would that effect my progress? I have been on Doxy again for 6 days now. Also I was applying Fucidin ointment to the areas for a couple of weeks when I started taking the antibiotic Doxycycline and my pharmacist told me that could have caused a skin irritation, could that be true? I have stopped applying it now.
Yes, the pharmacist is giving you good info; don't apply anything that the doctor does not know about but yes this skin condition can happen anywhere that you have hair even little bits that you don't see a lot of. It's an infection of the hair frolic and that is why they treat it with oral Antibiotics don't even worry about the start and stop the main thing is to continue taking it now just as prescribed by the doctor. And again sometimes it doses get worse before it gets better. And this can happen anywhere on the body.That small hair grows.and your shirt or whatever rubbing on it.from what I was reading. Your doing fine just keep it clean and dry try not to mess with them.
My dermatologist did prescribe Fucidin Ointment in the first place but my pharmacist said it could be that disagreeing with my skin and not to use topicals like acne spot gels as they can just irritate the skin. He did recommend Benzac at first but then said taking doxycycline would be better and applying it while on Doxy would be too much. Would you agree with that? One more question... after I have finished the course of antibiotics, will my folliculitis return? I have read on forums about how some people's have after going cold turkey so when it gets to that point should I slowly go off the Doxy, one a week etc? Or is there a chance it won't return like it was before? Less folliculitis outbreaks etc since Doxy would have cleared the bacteria out of my system?
anonymiss111; Yes I agree with the Pharmacist with this I would just use the Doxycycline for now, as far as it coming back that is a toss up. Some never do have it come back with luck that well be your case because hopefully the antibiotic well stay in system for a while and clear up any more that would have broken out you don't need to taper down the doxy at all just take it until it is all used up and if by chance it feels or looks like it is coming back get to your doctor and try to get a refill. With this condition, it's best to control from inside the body..But there is a better chance it won't come back. Just be aware of it so you can get started on this as soon as possible if you do need more I have seen people not just for this condition but others too have to take Doxycycline for some time when it comes to skin conditions.Doe's it seem to be getting better at this point.
And also, I think I already told you Doxycycline is okay to take longer than other antibiotic's It well not make you immune to others if you need one.Trust me for other conditions some people stay on doxycycline for a year or more to keep some skin conditions out of your system.But it is not to worry about. And also, remember what I said about being out in the sun you can burn much easier while taking this antibiotic so you have to use sunscreen while out. Try not to worry too much you should not really get it back if it kills all the problems that cause this hair from getting infected. And it can make them look kind of like a boil under the skin .Thanks for keeping me up to date but for right now I would use just the antibiotic chuck1957
It does seem to be clearing up, as in it is less inflamed and red but I am still getting new breakouts but I guess it is just clearing out of my system. My dermatologist did not warn me about it getting worse before it gets better, in fact when I rang her she seemed surprised that was the case so I went online to do some research. As for keeping out of sunlight I have been doing so as it has been cold Autumn weather and I do not wish to have my folliculitis on show because I'm self conscious about it but if I do go out in sunlight I will apply sunscreen to uncovered areas. The pharmacist did say I could use a body wash with peroxide such as Proactiv which I have been using. I also use Proactiv clearzone body lotion. Would that be fine to use or would that make my folliculitis flair up?
anonymiss111; Yes it's fine to use the washes I would stick with this pharmacist he or she seems to be a caring person and giving you good advice. AS FAR as the sun this time of year when it is not real hot it's really not a problem but when you want to be out on a hot day when they are here or where you are that is more when you have to worry. and put some sunscreen on.trust me on that one. Also, it's good that the redness and if they are warm you know it's infections so don't stop taking the doxycycline for any reason until they are all gone and doctor sometimes leave you on it a bit longer.Just to make sure it's all out of your system.There always is a possibility that they are not getting worse but these were ones the new ones that were ready to come to a sore or pit type and they would be much worse if you did not get on the antibiotic.
It all sounds pretty good to me please let me know but I do think the wash is a good idea.and very glad for you that they are showing progress. Have a good Sunday my friend.GLAD you are getting good advice and using all the sources you need.But let's hope it all gets better before it gets warm where you are and even then you should try and be careful and use a sunscreen to avoid any other problems. Chuck1957 let me know how you are doing.friend.
What about proactive clearzone body lotion? Would you say that would help as well as the body wash or could it possibly spread the infection? Well I am about 3 weeks into doxycycline and I have a few new breakouts. It is not as bad as in the beginning when I first took it, then went off it after 11 days and started taking it again. Is this normal? I have read on a thread on her that some people said in the third week it got worse then by the fourth week it has cleared up? That was for acne so would it be the same for folliculitis? I know you said everyone has different results but just wondering if you have had similar results from others. I will stick with doxy but is there a time period where you would say if it is not cleared up then it wouldn't be working for me?
Andru; Accutane well really make you have much more problems and lots of doctors can't prescribe it they have to be listed on the manufactures list due to all the side effects it can and well give you and the birth defects it has caused Talk with your doctor about it and what it does this is a highly restricted medication. And they well have all the info on it.
I've already been prescribed it though. He told me all the birth defects which doesn't matter because I'm male. And I know I need to stop drinking alcohol while on it. only thing is I haven't actually picked the drug up from the pharmacy yet because I have to make an account on this ipledge website. But I can't yet because my prescriber hasn't given me the password yet. But until I do start taking it I was just wondering how bad it will make my skin. Because I'm not trying to go through another pizza face phase again as the acne on my face has gotten better. But I think I'd really need accutane because the acne on my body has been bad for years now and it needs to stop.
Just main thing is I pretty sure the face won't get that bad just remember to pay attention to the dry skin, getting sun burned it does not have to be sun, You can get it from wind Snow etc. but you can dry up in areas that are very uncomfortable, And on that ipledge program always try to get your new Rx to the pharmacy a few days early because we would have to call them and give them the number before they would even ship it to the pharmacy so don't run out or get to low.But it sure is worth a try I have seen some real terrible cases where it made one heck of a difference, SO read the info that comes with it so you can be ready for some of the problems that might or might not happen best of luck. HANG IN THERE get you looking and feeling much better.
Thank you
also; I have dispensed a lot of this medication and not seen one person have the problems they have it under such restrictions Really the main reason is female getting pregnant while taking and we would not want that to happen to anyone.But it has done wonders for almost everyone I have seen use it. Winter is the best time to use this because of all the problems with the SUN and drying out in places of the skin that can drive you crazy. etc Best of luck to you
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