Skin Questions (Page 3)

Is side effect to azithromycin as skin rash?

How do I know if Tretinoin is working for me?

I began using Tretinoin .025% cream approximately 10 weeks ago when it was prescribed to me by my dermatologist. So far, my skin is continuing to get worse, which is extremely frustrating. Should I continue the use of it? I've heard that by the end of the third month of using this product,... read more

Compound W - Can this be used on skin tags?

Has anyone experiened hair loss on spironolactone?

Hi, I was on spiro for acne for almost 10 months, it did wonders for my skin but I noticed that after 2 or 3 months my scalp was really itchy and hair was shedding everywhere! It never slowed down so I quit last month but I am still shedding. Has anyone been through anything similar? Would really... read more

Does anyone have bad acne whilst taking pregabalin?

I have been taking pregabalin for over a year to with my anxiety. I started on a low dose and eventually needed to take 600mg daily. When I was on this dose my skin started to get really bad acne (starting on my chin, moving to my cheeks, then nose and then my forehead). My doctor claimed that it... read more

I'm new to this forum. Hi everyone! I'm a 64 year old that was prescribed Cymbalta for pain due to

... osteoarthritis. I had no earthly idea what I was getting myself into. I was up to 3 30mg pills a day. Now, I'm sguirrelly as a fish out of water... I have awful nightmares, my skin is itchy, I hear sandpaper behind my eyes, I can't concentrate on anything for more than a second, there... read more

Over the Counter Medication for Pets

Fentanyl - Is it OK to cover patch with skin tape to keep it from falling off? Directions say no?

... but I can't keep it put for 3 days just taping sides

Amlodipine - How long will my skin rash last?

So far it has lasted 9 weeks. I was on amlodipine for high blood pressure for several years. Then my consultant ordered me to double the dose "and go for perfection". Before the week was out, I had developed an all-over skin rash. So I stopped taking the drug. Antihistamine tablets ease... read more

Can cortisone cream make a skin rash worse?

Ok to use Zinc oxide ointment on my face as makeup primer?

I have very oily skin, and I was recently wondering what I could use as a makeup primer that would leave my face matte. I put a zinc oxide oitntment on, and my face stayed matte, but I don't know if this (putting zinc oxide ointment on my face every day) is hazardous or not. Please help!

Best antibiotic for toe nail infection?

Keflex? Must be a newer med for skin infection.

How long for Yaz to kick in?

I went on Yaz to help clear my skin and wanted the low levels of oestrogen so that my boobs didnt grow too much. I have been on it for 2 and a half months now and my skin is just getting WORSE! lots of big pimples all over my forehead and around my mouth. It is making me so horribly self conscious... read more

Can you take hair, skin, & nail pills with biotin if you're on birth control?

Just wondering will it affect the way the birth control works or can cause any problems

One week on Lexapro 5 mg, upping to 10 mg - frustrated with side effects?

My dr. Started me on 5mg. I was very jittery and anxious, crawling out of my skin for the first few days. By the end of the week not as bad, but still no appetite. I actually did feel a slight calm in my head at one point, though, which gave me hope. He wants me to go to 10 mg. - started last... read more