proactiv is the ONLY acne medication that has ever worked for me. I have been thinking of switching to acne-free because i heard it was comparable to proactiv. Has anyone tried both?

I hear your face could get red and dry, but that is a way to tell the medication is working.

I have BV, and so the doctor prescribed me ‘Metrosa Gel’ Metronidazole 0.75% , in the instructions it said it is used for the treatment of the acute exacerbations of acne rosacea.
Anyone else being prescribed this for BV ? (i doubt it though, it must be the wrong medication)

My husband and I have been ttc for almost a year now. I recently had a laparoscopy to remove endometriosis, and this is the first month we can ttc again.

So, I believe my ovulation day was about a week ago… for the past 4-5 days I have been breaking out all over my chest, and it’s creeping its way up my neck and onto my face. I never had a problem with acne growing up, and I’ve never seen it this bad.

I was wondering if this could be an early pregnancy sign since it causes such a change in hormones. If not, what could cause a sudden onset of acne (nothing is working to get it away either… I used some special rub on medication, and Neutrogena body scrub for days, and still, it continues to get worse).

Would a salycic acne medication work, or do I need a special lotion or something.

I’m 13 weeks pregnant and have been using Clearasil Adult Tinted Treatment Cream for spot treatment for the last year or two, including my pregnancy to this point. I just read that acne medications are dangerous and shouldn’t be used, but this is the first time I’ve heard this! Still scares me though.

The active ingredient for mine is sulfur resorcinol (1% resorcinol and 8% sulfur). I tried to search but found nothing on this medication…only benzoyl peroxide and astringents.

Could this have been really bad for the baby? I plan on asking my Dr soon, but my next appt. is a week from now.

Thanks.

I’ve used Jergens Natural Glow on my Face Before, and it didnt break me out at all…All i want to know is Can I put jergens natural glow on my face at night, but yet still be wearing my acne medication (its benzaclin) over it?

Or will the acne medication not work over it, or will the Jergens Natural Glow not work under it?

Benzoyl Peroxide? Also, what acne cream is the best?
I heard on the radio that Benzoyl Peroxide is harmful and useless on acne, and that it has been outlawed in Europe and Japan, I believe. Is this true? Should I stop using Proactiv because of it?

I have normal skin, not dry or oily, but I do have some zits on my chin and forehead. Proactiv doesn’t seem to be helping, and I’ve been using it for a couple months, so I want to switch. Which acne medication works the best for normal skin?

I had started taking monodox (an oral medication to treat acne) and this is what I found on the website—PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Monodox has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Monodox while you are pregnant. Monodox is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Monodox .

I am 4 weeks pregnant now and stopped taking the medication 4 days ago when I found out I was pregnant. I did not stop taking it before because I was not expecting to get pregnant. This is my second child and I am taking care of myself now and will be seeing the dermatologist tom to ask any questions but what do you think?

Do you think is could haved harmed the fetus this early or caused any problems?? I am really concerned

I never got it when I was pregnant with my son….but now, I’m 6 months and Im breaking out like CRAZY!!! I can’t take my usual acne medication because of the baby… but does anyone know of any creams/face washes that worked for them?