Archive for the 'Acne Medications' Category



Cleocin T

Thursday 8 May 2008 @ 10:49 am

Cleocin t is a brand name of an antibiotic called clindamycin which is used to treat infections of the skin as well as respiratory, pelvic and abdominal infections.

For acne, clindamycin is usually prescribed as a lotion or gel to be applied twice daily and may take up to 12 weeks for the drug to take full effect on the condition.

Before prescribing cleocin t the doctor will ask you about allergies, what other prescriptions you are on, vitamins you are taking and even what cosmetics you are using as these can all affect the effectiveness of this medicine.

If whilst using this medication you experience severe dry skin, oiliness, itching, burning, rashes, redness, peeling or these symptoms do not ease, consult your doctor for advice.

As with all medications do not let anyone else use your prescribed drugs and store out of the reach of children.




Acne Prescription

Thursday 8 May 2008 @ 10:28 am

Acne has different causes for various people. It can be caused by the onset of puberty, your skin type, by stress or a whole host of different reasons.

If it is problem that doesn’t seem to be helped by over the counter remedies, a visit to the doctor to get an acne prescription could be the answer.

The doctor may advise hormonal pills, Retin-A, daily oral medications, creams or they may prescribe something that is relevant to skin type, sex or age.

A personalized acne prescription is so much more likely to work because the doctor should be able to pinpoint the type of acne and what causes it in each individual’s case and thus prescribe a remedy that is customized.

A search online for acne prescriptions should give an overview of what is available, however a trip to the doctor is always recommended before deciding to take any course of action.




Tetracycline and Pimples

Wednesday 7 May 2008 @ 4:58 pm

Tetracycline and pimples are a common combination because tetracycline is the most prescribed antibiotic to treat acne. It can be taken orally or applied as a cream.

Before a doctor prescribes tetracycline, he will ask you about allergies and tell you the pros and cons of using an antibiotic like tetracycline.

If you are prescribed tetracycline it is important to let the doctor know if you are taking any other medication or applying any other creams to help your acne because they may potentially react with tetracycline and pimples might get worse.

Even if the acne starts to clear up after a few days of using tetracycline you must carry on and complete the whole course orthe acne may return. It may take 4 – 6 weeks before an improvement is seen. If there is no improvement or the condition gets any worse in this time period its time for another visit to the doctor and he may change the antibiotic.




Salicylic Acid Acne

Wednesday 7 May 2008 @ 4:55 pm

Salicylic acid acne treatments have been around for years. But if you haven’t heard of it, don’t know how it works or know what the precautions are, read on.

Salicylic acid acne treatments are sold over the counter and are safe unless they are used with other chemical acne treatments, which can cause even more skin irritations. It’s common sense but always read the instructions on the bottle and contact a doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions. It’s good to not mix different chemicals.

This type of natural acid penetrates far into hair follicles and gets rid of your dead skin cells thus helping keep pores clean and clear from spot causing bacteria and dirt. It is also medically proven to reduce the inflammation of newly formed blackheads, blemishes and whiteheads.

You must watch out for the concentration of salicylic acid within your treatment and know what amount is safe for you as too much could cause major irritation and even burning.

It is always best to ask your doctor what treatment that you should try because if you have been diagnosed with Rosacea, this particular treatment can do more damage then good.




Accutane Info

Wednesday 7 May 2008 @ 4:33 pm

Accutane is prescribed to treat severe nodular acne when no other acne treatment has worked including various antibiotics. It has some very serious side effects.

Your doctor will discuss with you the benefits and side effects before a decision in made to go ahead with this medicine. It is important to understand the risks of taking accutane.

Accutane can cause serious birth defects, miscarriages and premature births so there is no way it will be prescribed if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

Other side effects include serious brain problems as this medicine can increase the pressure on your brain, your internal organs run the risk of getting damaged, hearing problems might develop and there can be some pain in joints, muscles and ligaments.

If you are considering this treatment make sure you find as much accutane information as you can before making your final decision. Many have found it beneficial and can deal with common side effects like dry lips.