Skin care question

autumn Posted: Jun 08, 2006 03:41 PM

Skin care question

Good Day Ladies,

I went to the dermatogist on monday and he prescribed me Minocycline. Has anyone ever been on this before and if so did it work for you?

My face has been breaking out alot and I fear my skin would look horrible on my big day. I had alittle side affects, nothing to serious.

Meaghan729 Posted: Jun 08, 2006 03:43 PM

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worked wonders for me, but I had side effects (major stomach cramps)

I went off it after I was done with my dose and my skin was fine, i switched to all topical creams

eta; i was a bank teller, and i broke out badly on my chin line from counting money and touching my face, so i think my skin cleared up a lot bc im not a teller any more.

lanabean Posted: Jun 08, 2006 03:44 PM

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Minocycline is an antibiotic...those are good to clear you up quickly but it's best not to be dependent on them; just be sure it doesn't conflict with your pill--if you are on one. Good luck!

autumn Posted: Jun 08, 2006 03:46 PM

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Posted by Meaghan729

worked wonders for me, but I had side effects (major stomach cramps)

I went off it after I was done with my dose and my skin was fine, i switched to all topical creams

eta; i was a bank teller, and i broke out badly on my chin line from counting money and touching my face, so i think my skin cleared up a lot bc im not a teller any more.

when did you start seeing results

Mitabtrfly Posted: Jun 08, 2006 03:47 PM

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I've been having the same problem (in the chin area). I started using Murad ...which I got from Sephora. So far..so good. they say you see results in 4 weeks...I'm on week 3. They also have pills....

autumn Posted: Jun 08, 2006 03:48 PM

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Posted by lanabean

Minocycline is an antibiotic...those are good to clear you up quickly but it's best not to be dependent on them; just be sure it doesn't conflict with your pill--if you are on one. Good luck!

I know its and antibiotic, i am not sure how long I have to stay on it for. I go back next month for a check up. I am not on the pill anymore. Thanks for the info.

lanabean Posted: Jun 08, 2006 03:49 PM

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Posted by autumn

Posted by lanabean

Minocycline is an antibiotic...those are good to clear you up quickly but it's best not to be dependent on them; just be sure it doesn't conflict with your pill--if you are on one. Good luck!

I know its and antibiotic, i am not sure how long I have to stay on it for. I go back next month for a check up. I am not on the pill anymore. Thanks for the info.

You'll probably see good things in about a month. Also (just my opinion) use a topical....you'll be happy you did! Like Differin or something. Been there with the skin thing.....LOL

autumn Posted: Jun 08, 2006 03:54 PM

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Posted by lanabean

Posted by autumn

Posted by lanabean

Minocycline is an antibiotic...those are good to clear you up quickly but it's best not to be dependent on them; just be sure it doesn't conflict with your pill--if you are on one. Good luck!

I know its and antibiotic, i am not sure how long I have to stay on it for. I go back next month for a check up. I am not on the pill anymore. Thanks for the info.

You'll probably see good things in about a month. Also (just my opinion) use a topical....you'll be happy you did! Like Differin or something. Been there with the skin thing.....LOL

I am also on Avar-e (emollient cream) morning and night, and Benzoyl Peroxide 10% ance gel at night. So I am covered there too. I inherited my family's acne THank you again.

Meaghan729 Posted: Jun 08, 2006 04:37 PM

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lol everyone n my family has beautful skin except for me

It took a few weeks on mino to see results, but after my skin was great.

KvsGrl Posted: Jun 08, 2006 04:43 PM

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Proactiv! Proactiv!! Proactiv!!!

Seriously, it works wonders. Also, if you are on the pill, you may want to ask your gyno what the hormone components are. My gyno and I determined that the pill I had been on for years had higher levels of testosterone in it. I switched my pills and ta-dah!!

HTH

mrszg2be Posted: Jun 08, 2006 05:14 PM

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Differin gel did wonders for my skin. I never had any side effects. It's also clear. No one knows you even have it on. you should try to get a peel coule weeks b4 the wedding that's what i'm doing i'm breaking out right now from stress and aunt flow is trying to visit me

Tria1110 Posted: Jun 08, 2006 07:16 PM

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Honestly I was on this for months and months (probably close to a year) and it did nothing for me.

I went back on birth control pills and my skin cleared up!

patticakes Posted: Jun 08, 2006 07:18 PM

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I was on that for a while. It completely does the trick, no worries there. Just screwed up my cycle but I was on the pill.

Meaghan729 Posted: Jun 08, 2006 08:46 PM

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Posted by KvsGrl

Proactiv! Proactiv!! Proactiv!!!

Seriously, it works wonders. Also, if you are on the pill, you may want to ask your gyno what the hormone components are. My gyno and I determined that the pill I had been on for years had higher levels of testosterone in it. I switched my pills and ta-dah!!

HTH

Proactiv made my skin so bad, that is why i needed the minocyclene!

Bella Blu Posted: Jun 08, 2006 08:50 PM

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Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by KvsGrl

Proactiv! Proactiv!! Proactiv!!!

Seriously, it works wonders. Also, if you are on the pill, you may want to ask your gyno what the hormone components are. My gyno and I determined that the pill I had been on for years had higher levels of testosterone in it. I switched my pills and ta-dah!!

HTH

Proactiv made my skin so bad, that is why i needed the minocyclene!

OMG....really? I have never used it consistently enough to either see results or overdo it. I have been using Clean and Clear wash and toner and it has been working really well. It contains Salicylic acid. And my skin used to be bad...I was on Accutane 4 years ago.

Meaghan729 Posted: Jun 08, 2006 08:54 PM

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Posted by ItalGrkWedding

Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by KvsGrl

Proactiv! Proactiv!! Proactiv!!!

Seriously, it works wonders. Also, if you are on the pill, you may want to ask your gyno what the hormone components are. My gyno and I determined that the pill I had been on for years had higher levels of testosterone in it. I switched my pills and ta-dah!!

HTH

Proactiv made my skin so bad, that is why i needed the minocyclene!

OMG....really? I have never used it consistently enough to either see results or overdo it. I have been using Clean and Clear wash and toner and it has been working really well. It contains Salicylic acid. And my skin used to be bad...I was on Accutane 4 years ago.

i use the clean and clear oil free moisturizer and the neutrogena oil free acne wash. my skin looks great now, but if you would have seen it when i was 15, different story!

autumn Posted: Jun 09, 2006 02:51 AM

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I have tried proactiv and it didn't work for me, I hope this stuff works for me. Aunt flo came a day early making me even more sick to my stomach on top of the skin med i am taking

nypdgirl Posted: Jun 09, 2006 04:33 PM

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Proactive did not work for me as well! However, my derm gave me differin gel & duac gel, works PERFECT! Took a month or 2 to really clear up and along with some mild BC pills I am a happy camper now! Only thing is I have a scar from months ago on my cheek and I am working on treatments for that....GOOD LUCK i know that HELL.....