Acne prescriptions from dermotologist?

Hey guys, I'm going to the dermotologist next week and I was just wondering what medications worked the best for those who are suffering from acne. I have been the dermotologist before and used almost every cream, proactive and birth control, nothing worked, so I just figured I'd wait till I outgrew it, but I'm almost 20 years old and it's still here, and actually getting worse. It's esp. bad around my period so I know it's mostly hormones. I don't eat bad, drink lots of water, and don't wear makeup.

Also, my biggest problem is the red marks the pimples leave behind. I never pop them, but after the zit is gone, there is still a red mark there for about a month or two, sometimes even close to six months. Is there anything to help prevent this, or lighten them? Just wondering what I should ask the doctor, and what prescriptions (pills) worked well for you! Thanks.

You might try birth control pills -- most women who have acne that gets worse around their period benefit from birth control pills (regulates hormones).

Depending on the severity of the acne - the doctor may put you on anything from a benzoyl peroxide, to a retinoid, to a oral or topical antibiotic or even accutane. It is going to depend on what you have done in the past and then also trying different things. Just remember, these medications take up to 6 weeks to work so stick with whatever the doctor gives you at least until the follow up appointment.

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accutane work 100% and I ahve been acne free for 10 years

The dermatologist probably wont be able to help you much. It sounds like you are doing much everything you can. After he/she fails, your next alternative is plastic laser surgery!

its called duac. its a prescription acne cream my brother uses. i have mostly clear skin and use it when i get a pimple and it gets better in literally a few hours. it is seriously amazing

Stop using harmful chemicals on your face like make-up and acne removers; seriously, because you're making the problem worse - both by clogging your pores (with make-up) and by using chemicals to eat your flesh away (proactive, etc.). The other thing you need to do is change you diet completely.

I recommend not going to the dermatologist at all. There's a place in West Palm Beach, FL called Hippocrates Health Institute that teaches people how to restore their health by living an Organic, Raw, Vegan diet. In addition to the diet, they recommend placing juiced wheat-grass pulp directly onto your acne (with tape or whatever) for a few hours and the acne will disappear immediately. That's right; you will get instant results. You probably haven't tried that method yet, because this world is trying to make people rely on the medical industry which is made up of liars and thieves.

The caduceus (alleged symbol for medicine) was originally a Greek symbol of protection for merchants and thieves; who today are called doctors and the pharmaceutical industry.

Accutane is a med that some Dermatologists used to prescribe. If your Dr tries to put you one it make sure to ask about all the side effects. You mentioned Birth control, if you and your Dr decide Accutane is right for you, it is back on the birth control. Accutane will wreck havoc with you, but is not compatible with an unborn fetus. Broken record time again, but ask your Dr!

Honestly, I'm not trying to sound like Jessica Simpson or any of the other cheesy people on the Proactiv commercials but that stuff WORKS! Seriously, order it! :)