Does anyone know how good oral meds for Acne?
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I've used Tetracycline several times and it works well.  It takes several weeks (4-6) for it to show any improvement so don't fret.  The side effects are few but you need to make sure you take it with food.  Good luck!
816974
My saving grace during some very bad acne spells has been vitamin E oil. \nI put a light coat on my face after I wash it before I go to bed. Then I wash the oil off in the morning. The stuff is food for the skin. During particularly bad spells, I take vitamin E supplements, so it would also work from the inside out. \nSometimes, I make a face mask of egg yolk. This is also good for the skin.
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Have you ever tried Proactiv? It's a really good acne medicine, and I use it every day and have perfectly clear skin. You can order it online, I'm pretty sure. \n\nWhen I wash my face, I use a tea tree oil based face soap. Tea tree oil is really good because it helps prefent zits (don't be worried because it's  "Oil". It's not the same as the so-called bad oil that gives you zits. Tea tree oil gets rid of them!)So try to find a tea tree oil based face wash (not body wash), which can be found at health food stores. It totally works.\n\nSo that, along with proactiv, is what I use to keep my face clear. Hope this helps, good luck!!!
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When I was a teenager, I had awful, awful acne on my face, chest and back.  I went to a dermatologist who prescribed Accutane.  If I recall correctly, I had to take it for about three months. Twenty years later I am still acne free!
164169
The best acne products I know of are from a company called Melaleuca. Check the link and contacy me for more info if you like.
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One product alone won't clear up your acne. You have to buy several little things to see progress. For overall acne treatment, I'd look into something called Proactiv.
950362
Yes, it can. It dries the zit out which is the same thing any acne meds would do.
597301
Yes, erythromycin works for acne but you shouldn't take it for a long period of time because it affects your teeth and bones.  I was on it for about three months and it worked wonders.
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my exboyfriend had bad acne his dermatologist put him on Accutane...and it really worked...so maybe talk to your dermatologist
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The best thing you can do for your acne that i have tried is Proactiv. I have tried everything under the sun and that was the only non prescription solution that worked for me.\nBut be careful because some people have bad reaction to benzol peroxide.
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Hi, everyone will say Proactiv, and I agree, but i also recommend "The Acne Solution" by Nicholas Perricone MD, he gives diet and vitamin solutions that will really help!! good luck.
729203
First try over the counter facial cleansers, maybe by Neutrogena or Clean and Clear, or Oil of Olay. If none of these work after a couple weeks, you might want to visit a dermatologist. The doctor can prescribe you a stronger facial cleaner that is designed to get rid of acne!
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I used Accuatane in high school and I am happy with the results.  I used to have bad acne.  Not only on my face but also on my back and chest.  I was on the yellow pill which I believe was only 20mg and as far as I know there is at least another dosage (40mg, red I believe).  \n\nThe side effect for me where that my skin was very dry all the time so I had to use lotions every day and sometimes twice a day.  The constant lip balms/chap-stick.  Usually doctors tell you to go on this medication during the summer since the air is not as dry then.\n\nThis medication also puts a huge stress on the liver.  Since there are monthy blood test to see how your body is reacting to it, it is a good idea to use the least amount of antibiotics as possible, not to mention alcohol.  In the last month of the treatment I was told it was having an effect on my liver but we finished the last month.\n\nI haven't been told I have any liver problem and my skin is pretty much acne free. I still get a pimple from time to time but from the 6 month of taking care of my skin continuously I still use face product in the morning and at night.  BTW I used Accuate about 9 years ago.  I also had many friends at that time use it and they had good results too.  Hope this helps
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With the majority of both topical and oral acne treatments, you will generally see the condition get worse before it gets better. The key to success with any treatment is to use it for at least 6 weeks before you decide that it is not for you. It sounds as if the bacteria near the upper-most surface of your skin is being affected by the ingredients in the product that you are using (hence the pus).
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Tri-Levlen...it's low dosage and it great for acne.
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Birth controls in general can either improve or worsen your acne depending on the person.  One they are advertising now as a fix for acne is estrostep FE.  However be aware that the manufacturer states that if your intention of taking it is for acne then you must be on it for at least 6 months to see the full results.  Any oral medication for acne must usually be taken for at least 3 months to have its full effect.
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Proactiv has always really been fantastic for any type of acne. They sell a body scrum that you can use on your back that should help clear it all up. Good luck!