YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for September, 2001: Re: Yeast Infections and Acne

Re: Yeast Infections and Acne

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 20:54:05 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 26 Sep 2001, Rachel wrote: >
>Help. I am nearly 24. I have been suffering with Acne for 2 years,
>treatments like benzyl benzoate etc had minimal effect (I didn't get bad
>teenage acne). My doctor has prescribed me Minocin, which, although
>eases acne has immediately given me thrush.
>
>I understand Dianette is an excellent treatment for acne, however,
>recently I had slightly high blood pressure (although this is now
>resolved). Is Dianette safe

Yes.

>and will it make my blood pressure high
>again?

Not likely but not impossible.

>Will Dianette cause thrush to re-surface,

Possible.

>and additionally will
>it make me gain weight?

Everyone is different. Some yes, some no.

>I was on DepoProvera over 2 years ago and I gained a lot of weight,
>which I have never been able to lose and don't wish to gain any more.

No pill does it like Depo.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

>
>Please help me! Thank you

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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