This is what my dermatologist prescribed.
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Jun 9, 2014
Jenna L.
Antibiotics to take twice daily called apo-sulfatrim ds
Apparently this will help kill the infection and bacteria in the skin that causes breakouts.
An ointment called Retin-A Gel that I should use every second night for a month.
Now since the guy didn't even look at my skin or ask anything about it I'm skeptical about these products but I decided to give it a go.
I have moderate acne on my cheeks and chin and oily skin.
So far I have used the ointment tonight, on clean skin after a shower and it has a smell that kinda burns the eyes and it's making my skin feel tight. I was told your skin can become very sensitive to it and with the sun, so I'll be careful haha.
Tomorrow I plan to take the pills aswell and try to drink 8 glasses of water to help my skin :)
Jun 9, 2014
Alyssa I.
I use retin-A and I guess it helped with the acne haha I don't know honestly. But I never heard of those pills before. I take two different acne pills: one is doxycycline and the other is spironolactone and they both are meant to kill the infection. But I never felt burning or sensitivity to retin-A but that's just me.
Jun 9, 2014
Veronica M.
I have taken both those medication Alyssa said, I am currently only using one of them and I am using differin on my back and face at night and then clindamysin in the morning on my face.. And it works, but takes a good two and half months!!
Jun 9, 2014
Roz X.
Considering how dreadful he was, at least he seems to have put you on a path to wellness. If you proceed with them, antibiotics and Retin A both can increase sensitivity to sunlight. I'd be sure to use a full spectrum sunscreen (Such as CeraVe AM), but incorporate as much moisture into your complexion as possible, lightly exfoliating once a week. Good luck! I'd keep searching for a new doc while on any meds.
Jun 9, 2014
Nicole S.
Oh my gosh be careful with the Retin-A. My skin is not sensitive and it literally burned me, I think mine might be a little higher percentage. My face/neck was red, hurt, then dried out. After my skin "recovered" I just started to use it on occasion, about once a week, maybe twice max. If your skin becomes a bit sore with it I would spread out the usage a little bit. That's what I found helps me so I don't get such negative effects. Good luck with everything :)
Jun 9, 2014
Brooke B.
My best advice for the retin-a to help with the burning and drying of the skin is to wait 30-40 minutes after washing your face then apply the smallest possible amount of the retin - a to your face. I learned this after using it right after washing my face I ended up with a slight chemical burn so I read the packet insert in my box and that's exactly what it said to do and it works.