19th December 2006
Hello! I am 41 years old. I had cystic acne last June-Oct'06. My dermatologist prescribed tetracycline 500 mg 2x a day. IT HELPED A LOT! after 2 mos of taking them, I dont get cystic acne anymore only small non painful ones. Now i'm almost clear. Morning - I wash my face w/ cetaphil gentle cleanser then apply neutrogena multivitamins (oil free) in the morning and clindamycin lotion
pm before bedtime- wash again w/ cetaphil, apply oil free mario badescu seaweed night cream or neutrogena multi vitamins night(oil free) and clindamycin lotion
for mild/moderate acne- I use Mario badescu pink lotion- very effective ($17.00 at nordstroms) and origins mask 2-3x/week
note: I spent a fortune for trying diff products- I just went back to basics- these expensive products are even more harmful to our skin. You cannot treat cystic acne by topical solutions only. You need to take something orally. Tetracycline is good for 2 mos- more than that i heard of side effects like rashes in the neck, drying of skin- though safest among other acne medicines. Hope this would help.
pm before bedtime- wash again w/ cetaphil, apply oil free mario badescu seaweed night cream or neutrogena multi vitamins night(oil free) and clindamycin lotion
for mild/moderate acne- I use Mario badescu pink lotion- very effective ($17.00 at nordstroms) and origins mask 2-3x/week
note: I spent a fortune for trying diff products- I just went back to basics- these expensive products are even more harmful to our skin. You cannot treat cystic acne by topical solutions only. You need to take something orally. Tetracycline is good for 2 mos- more than that i heard of side effects like rashes in the neck, drying of skin- though safest among other acne medicines. Hope this would help.