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[GaryJMercer]

Hello. Firstly I would just like to introduce myself to this forum as I have never used it before.

My name is Gary, I am 23 years old and I currently work as a waiter. I do have a medical background as I suffer from Cystic Fibrosis and Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes.

For the past year I have started to get the odd spot on my face and chest until recently I have had a severe breakout! The spots I had on my face have in fact calmed down on my face, however on my chest they are still really sore and painful. They are raised, swollen lumps with a green sticky liquid that is coming out. I went to my local GP and she prescribed me at first Oxytetracyline 250mg two taken twice daily and then Flucloxacillin 500mg one taken four times daily. I have also tried Retin-A and just feel like I am fighting a losing battle.

I am looking for any advice that I should take. I have read Roaccutane is a brilliant drug however takes time and has a lot of side effects. However, the main from these spots, pimples or whatever they are on my chest are so sore I can barely wear a t-shirt!

I have uploaded a picture of my chest (hopefully it works).

Let me know what you guys think. Many thanks. Gary

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[arqa22]

something must have changed last year.... its quite odd that you breakout with cyst at 22 if you didnt have such severe breakouts before..... it doesnt even really looks like acne.... is your face clear?

any diet changes maybe? did you lose weight?

is your chest oily?

[Sasch83]

I agree with the above poster - it doesn't look like regular acne. Could it possibly be connected to your other health issues? I would recommend you see an actual dermatologist as it could be an infection. Don't be so quick to jump on accutane especially since we're not 100% sure its acne

Good Luck and keep us posted!

[fadedjay]

Hi,

It doesn't really look like acne more of an infection or an allergy towards something. I remember a kid at school had the same sort of issue and it was an allergic reaction to some anti biotics that he had taken.


I wouldnt't really consider roaccutane yet until you have seem a derm or your gp.

Thanks,

Jay

[GaryJMercer]

Just thought I would upload what my face looks like... It's really getting me down and feel like girls are not interested .

Im not oily at the moment. And as far as I know im not allergic to anything

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[Sasch83]

Your acne seems moderate....doesn't diminish your handsomeness though . What is your skin care regimen and diet like?

Accutane is a strong drug and it is used as a last resort type of thing. What topicals and diet changes have you tried?

Good Luck with everything

[allrighty]

It looks like a rash of some sort. Id not put anything on ur skin, washes etc and I would try and get in to see a derm...IS it sore? Has it gotten worse, out of curiosity...
Hang in there ok?

[jennyband]

i'm with everyone else on this, you should see a dermatologist. if indeed accutane in the answer i think you will have a very good chance of it clearing you right up because of your age and gender, and the type of acne you appear to have. my boyfriend had acne like that when he was younger and he has beautiful skin now, just a few scars but no one would even notice.

[GaryJMercer]

Just thought I'd post an update.

Been to see the GP again today and she has said I've got Severe Infected Cystic Acne and she is getting in touch with my dermatologist because I have not responded to antibiotics or treatments. I think the next step is Roaccutane for me. Doctor ringing me back later. Will update what she said later. Thanks guys.

[andrewbleah]

Accutane will def help you,hope u get ur prescription soon.
Best of luck!

[GaryJMercer]

Going to see dermatologist tomorrow. Hopefully get the Roaccutane tomorrow! I'm in agony

[hopeforthebest]

pls pls bfre accutane try ds... for 10 days eat boiled vegitables only.. ntg else no fruits no dairy no non veg no sweet stuff.. jst for 10 days.. m sure it will cure it n dn u will find wat d root prblm is.. n remember dont evr loose hope!!

[allrighty]

best of luck with it all

[LastDitchEffort]

Good luck with your course. I've been on accutane for 40 days now for my moderate back acne, and so far even with some downsides and side effects, I'm so glad I decided to take it. People dread the course because it has IB and and dryness etc.., but once you're on it, time flies and all of a sudden you're done with first month and start seeing improvements.

[CeruleanCity]

hopefully the derm can get you started on some antibiotics or if you start Roaccutane then good luck! we're cheering for you :> <3

[GaryJMercer]

Hi guys, thanks for your messages it means a lot!

Just thought I would give you a update on how I got on at the Dermatologist today.

I've been prescribed Lymecycline 408mg once a day (also known as Tetralysal and Tetracycline). Although I have only been prescribed to take it once a day, I am going to take two tablets a day as I have been prescribed four months worth. Has anyone been on this drug before? Have they seen results? How long does it take?

I have also been prescribed Dermol 500 lotion to use as a soap substitute.

I have another appointment to see the Dermatologist in the middle of September and if there isn't any improvement, they are going to prescribe me Roaccutane.

I will keep you all posted on how I am getting on with this antibiotic. Again, any feedback is appreciated!

[CeruleanCity]

I've taken another similar antibiotic before called doxycycline.

every time I took it made me feel so nauseous
typical side effect really but I knew I had to stop taking it when I couldn't even eat anything without fear of spewing it all over the place...
how's that mental image for you? LOLS

but yeah maybe you're not as sensitive as I was D:! I HOPE NOT @__@;;!

[GaryJMercer]

I've taken another similar antibiotic before called doxycycline.

every time I took it made me feel so nauseous
typical side effect really but I knew I had to stop taking it when I couldn't even eat anything without fear of spewing it all over the place...
how's that mental image for you? LOLS

but yeah maybe you're not as sensitive as I was D:! I HOPE NOT @__@;;!

Thanks for that image haha!

To be honest, I only started these antibiotics yesterday and I already feel a little bit off my food. There has been no improvement with my skin so far however I am fully aware it may take weeks - months to see any improvement. I might post some pictures up in a week or 2 to see if there has been any changes. I am not too bothered by the fact it may take a while to clear up however, the pain is horrible! Therefore, I am taking loads of pain killers at the moment! (! Sleeping is horrible too.

[CeruleanCity]

results do take time to show so don't be bummed if you don't see any for the time being D:

[GaryJMercer]

I was afraid you might say that haha! I just hope that taking this medication is not a waste of what? 2? 3 months and then end up going on Roaccutane. I can't be arsed wasting time.. Lol