I was wondering if anyone has visited with a naturopathic doctor for adult male acne, and if so, did they give you any alternative supplements that helped? I seem to be getting skin problems again in my 40′s!
Thank you.

I get the occasional breakout of 3-4 big acne cysts that take a week or two to heal. What would be the best prevention/solution to this. Looking for a prescription topical medication like Differin, Azelex, Epiduo…anyone have experience using any or all of these meds.

does any regular scar medicine work on acne scars? if so name some brands that are or were good for you, inexpensive preferably!

are there any home scar healing remedies? if you know of anything please list it. thank you so much!

what i use…

1) in the shower i use a neutrogena black/whitehead prevention soap (orange one)
2) neutrogena WAVE thingy after shower
3) dermalogica “clean start” all over clear spray
4) demalogica “clean start” PM overnight acne eliminator
5) neutrogena on the spot acne medicine

i use these in pretty large amounts. i still have some acne, like 2 or 3 pimples. but they annoy the hell outta me. also, i have a lot of little, acne scars. i use all these products all over my face (on the spots are ALL over t-zone), and it seems to stop most of it. do i use too much? am i drying out my skin?

Moderate acne can be treated by Periostat, a prescribed acne medicine. Doxycycline is the main ingredient used in this drug. Besides treating acne, it has other medical applications such as malaria and infections on the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. It is a usual practice for the dermatologists to prescribe Periostat to their acne patients. Unfortunately, many of them don’t really under the complications that arise from the use of this drug. Therefore, after obtaining the true picture of this medicine, you may be on a quest for a safer acne treatment.

Many users share their plight after taking Periostat. They suffer a number of serious side effects. Few of them don’t warrant immediate medical attention. Users frequently reported that they are suffering from anxiety, loss of appetite, difficulty in breathing, bloating, nausea,pain during swallowing, numbness of the hands and feet, stomach upset, tiredness, dizziness, headache, rash, sensitivity to sun, dry skin, and chest pain. You should prepare to undergo these uncomfortable experiences should you take this acne medication. Nevertheless, side effects are not the only ones you should be worried about.

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For millions of people, acne medicine represents one of the best and most effective ways to treat this irritating skin condition. However, the decision to use acne medicine to combat at outbreak of acne raises a number of important issues, such as which form of treatment is best, are there any side-effects etc. All that creates quite a problem. After all, there are so many different acne treatments available you can quickly become overwhelmed by the sheer number of options.

So before you go any further, here are the most important issues to bear in mind before you select your acne medicine.

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When 13-cis retinoic acid or isotretinoin first came out as an acne medicine, it was regarded as a wonderful new way of treating acne, especially severe acne. It appeared to be able to cure acne, especially the severe from known as cystic acne.

I have a friend who has very severe acne. She is actually quite pretty. Unfortunately, it is hard to notice that as the acne seems to take all the attention away from her features. It was so bad everyone could see the problem but nobody dared to talk about it for fear of upsetting her further. Her face was constantly looking red and inflammed. Scars had begun to form from the healing lesions. Her self-confidence was really low and she had tried everything to cure her acne.

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Everyone will have some form of acne at some point in his or her life. Skin blemishes consist of more than just pimples and affect everyone. Acne affects nearly all teenagers and over seventeen million adults have been affected by acne. What causes the skin to break out? Well one thing that is common in middle-aged woman and young teenagers is hormones.

Hormonal changes in the body will cause acne resulting from clogged pores. When the body produces oils and congregates dirt, the pores in the face or other body parts begin to clog. This is mainly because the oil will cause dirt to stick to your pores. You will also find that stress, cosmetics, and medications will also cause acne to form.

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Hello,
I have been taking a prescribed acne medication called minocycline for about a year now. The pill looks half red, half pink and i take 2 pills a day as my doctor told me told me to (which adds up to 200mg). I have been on this medication now for about a year, and just recently i have developed a case of depersonalization anxiety where i feel life is not a reality and i am detached from myself. I did research, and this type of anxiety is apparently a side affect of the medication. I believe that because I have been on the medication for so long, (which by the way cleared up my acne greatly) that it has given me this anxiety. Can anyone confirm that withdrawal from this medication will help me loose the depersonalization effect and if this has worked for any sufferers of it, or am i just experiencing temporary anxiety.
Thanks,
Zach