Acne Questions (Page 5)

Depo-Provera - Has anyone's sex-drive came back after stopping the Depo?

I had taken the Depo shot, I got bloated, cramps, acne on my shoulders, back and some on my face. I lost my sex-drive. I began to question my relationship and wonder if it's what I really want, been more irritated at work. I have switched to the BC pills from before the shot (Tri-lo-Marzia). I am... read more

How to cope living with herpes?

I contracted herpes from my girlfriend and have been dealing with it for the past year and a half. I have occasional breakouts on the mouth, with large sores that I cannot hide unless I’m wearing a large mask on my big face. I’m embarrassed and feel trapped in the relationship since I’m now living w... read more

What can happen if you do use salicylic acid on an open wound or damaged skin?

What would a severe problem look like if used in this manner? is this a poison control issue?

I am having continuous fungal skin infection in shape of soars particularly on my face and abdomen?

I consulted doctors who advised me to take different antibiotics like cephalexin (sporidex af375), lynx-500 and augmentin and also ayurvedic syrup safi, which proved effective for a time being but not permanent. Please suggest me something concrete

Can I take cloxacillin to help treat pimples or skin problems?

Is it physically possible to become pregnant while taking Spironolactone?

I was just at a dermatology appointment and was prescribed Spironolactone for my acne. I have Factor 5 Leiden so I can't take birth control. When my doctor was telling me I should try Spironolactone she said that I cannot get pregnant while taking the drug. I took this as I could use it for birth... read more

How long is doxycycline safe to keep?

i HAVE A BOTTLE OF DOXYCYCLINE I WAS TAKING FOR ACNE .IT IS 5 YEARS OLD. WILL IT HARM ME TO TAKE NOW ?

Triphasil - Oily skin and pimples - better to go off the pill?

I'm 30. I had been taking Yasmin for a long time, and had perfect skin. I went onto Oralcon for three months, and my skin became oily and I got a lot of pimples. Now I started Triphasal, and it hasn't gotten better. Will the skin situation improve if I rather go off any pill altogether?

On average, how long does Doxycycline take to clear up cystic acne?

I'm a 20 year old female who had been struggling with painful, cystic acne since early highschool years. I was once put on doxycycline 100MG when I was 17 and my face seemed to clear up almost immediately, and I was acne free for my senior prom 3 weeks after starting the medication. After now being... read more

How bad will my acne get on accutane if I already been taking doxycycline ?

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... read more

How long does it really take Dupixent to work?

I am a 54 yr old African-American female who has severe hand & foot eczema for the past 10 years , I also breakout if i am in the sun (was not born with it ... did not have it as a child). Over the years i have tried everything creams, steroids , phototherapy etc etc..nothing worked. My first dose... read more

Adderall 6 to 8 months causing skin to secrete blackheads non-stop. Nothing works. Please help?

Been taking Adderall 6 to 8 months now. On one hand it's been extremely positive for me I was able to stop taking 4 medications lithium and prozac I had been on many years for debilitating depression and they really never worked. Latuda was the last prescription for bipolar disorder and then I was... read more

Are sore boobs and discharge normal on Depo shot?

So I have been on depo for about two years now and have never had severe problems. I have noticed since starting Depo that I have more vaginal discharge, more acne, and my boobs tend to be sore more often. However, this past week I have noticed an intense increase in some side effects. My boobs are... read more

Spironolactone - Has anyone had a late period while on spironolactone?

I’ve been taking spironolactone for about 4 months now. My dermatologist upped my dose from 2 to 3 pills a day last month. This month I experienced some spotting right before I usually get my period. I don’t usually spot but I figured it was due to stress or something. After the spotting stopped I a... read more

Can Accutane cause vagina dryness and painful sex?

I am 26 years old and have been on Accutane for 3 months. I have the normal side effects of dry lips, nose, and eyes. However, in the past month my Accutane dose got increased to 60 mg. For the past 3 weeks it has been painful when I had sex. My dermatologist says it’s due to vagina dryness. I a... read more