3 replies to this topic

[guitarinfool]

So i have really bad cystic acne. I keep hoping that it will go away but it doesnt seem to be working. i cant use anything that has bp in it or i get really red and swell up. im using over the counter stuff right now but i have been to the dermatologist where they placed me on oral antibiotics and retin-A with absolutely no success. Ive heard about accutane but i dont know if i wanna jump right into it so soon. I just want my acne to go away, i hate looking into the mirror and seeing it right there when all of my friends dont have a single pimple. can someone please help me? what should i do??

[beachgirl59]

I am in the same boat as you. I feel your pain. Although i'm not allergic to BP, i feel it does nothing for me. I am scared to try accutane because I have heard so many bad things about it, even though it is supposed to totally clear you up. My derm just put me on this pill called Nicomide. It's not an antibiotic so I am able to take it for an extended period of time. I'm also using Diferin at nite. I've taken Rein-A and it has done nothing for me. I recommend asking your doctor about Nocmide. My derm says it's the best for treating cystic acne. good luck!

[la_dee_da]

what about salycic acid?
I find that works better for me than benzoyl peroxide

[guitarinfool]

what about salycic acid?
I find that works better for me than benzoyl peroxide

Im currently using a salycilic acid toner but it doesnt seem to help a whole lot. i still break out constantly and i dont really know what to do, it seems that accutane is my only option left if i really wanna get rid of this acne but im totally unsure right now. Thanks for the advice though. today i made an appointment with a dermatologist so i will see about nicomide, thanks beachgirl!