WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1997: Re: Acne Problems

Re: Acne Problems

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 3 Dec 1997 23:11:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 3 Dec 1997, Julian wrote: >
>Dear Sir or Madame,
>I'm fiveteen years old and have had break-outs in my T-zone(Nose,
>forehead and chin.) I wash my face in the morning and at night and I
>apply Nivea before I go to bed. My doctor prescribed a Stievamycin gel
>(mild). She told me I would break-out even more when I first started
>this ointment, to get rid of the acne and bring on clearer skin. She
>also mentioned an antibiotic with this gel so it won't break-out. When
>I went to pick up the gel at the local pharmacy, the pharmacist told me
>I wouldn't break-out. The antibiotic he subscribed was Minocin( I think
>I spelled that correctly). He said I can't take any Dairy products
>within 2 hours of taking the pill twice a day. Do you prescribe
>anything that would help my acne or should I take the antibiotics or
>should I just take the gel????
>
>P.S. I've tried, Clean and Clear cream, clearisal, Noxema and many
>other Acne soaps and face washes, nothing helped.

Julian,

It's Dr. I'm neither a Sir nor Madame ;-)

You're on the right combination of medications. Just use them and good luck.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, N.Y. http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisor/harveym.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult your physician prior to choosing or planning therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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