Re: 47 Years Old & Acne (Cystic) HELP!
From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 22 Mar 2003 09:44:39 -0600 (CST)
There are various birth control pills which are effective against common
acne, but you should consult with a dermatologist at this stage.
At Sat, 22 Mar 2003, Kate wrote:
>
>Hi,
>I am 47 yrs. old and am still getting cystic acne. They pop up
>anytime of the month..dime size hard nodules that start under the
>skin, become red and swell above the surface, never coming to a head.
>They can be on my chin, cheek, under my nose and forhead.
>I have to have them injected (with saline/steroid solution) sometimes
>two times before they go away. Minocin seems to help slowly but then
>I have the yeast infec. to deal with.
>Is there anything besides accutane that will help? I'm beside myself!
>This has been happening for about 10 years. I have never had
>"normal" acne..whiteheads, blackheads, pus-filled...just deep, acne
>lesions.
>Kate
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