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[Jakebakedacake]

I have just seen my dermatologist, and she has given me topical Ziana, oral Solodyn, and Sumadan wash (to use in the shower).
I have tried Clearasil, Duac, Differin, and Epiduo in the past, none of which have demonstrated much efficacy. Hopefully an oral antibiotic will help, plus a stronger topical treatment and the Sumadan to back it up. Please feel free to post anything you want on this (Suggestions, concernes, personal stories, or even the weather in LA!) Anything you want. Also, if anyone know's of a good vitamin to take that may help acne, that would also be appreciated. Thanks!

[Green Gables]

Please make sure you are taking a good probiotic while on antibiotics. Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria, which can help acne, but they also kill all your gut flora, which is a CRITICAL part of your immune system. If you don't keep your probiotics going, once you go off the antibiotic (which you have to eventually, they're only intended for short-term use), your acne will come back.

I recommend Ultra Flora's Critical Care 50 Billion probiotic.

[k3tchup]

agreed. oral thrush sucks and is the most common side effect with oral antibotics. Of course there are worse side effects so i advise from personal experience to:

1) drink plenty of water throughout the day
2) take probiotics
3) take the antibotic around the same time of day and dont miss a dose

antibotics depending on which can really drain the water from your system so stay hydrated, they can also make you constipated and to the point it hurts to go to the bathroom

do not take probiotics and the antibotics at the same time of day. take the probiotics maybe at noon or night (depending on your antibotic dosage times, twice a day, once a day ect).

try to stay consistent as possible, as it helps especially when starting out.

[Jakebakedacake]

Yes, I take the Solodyn at approximately 8:00pm, which is about the same time I apply the Ziana. Then in the morning (in between 5:00am and 6:00am, I take a couple of my multivitamins, which have probiotics in them. I have always taken the multivitamins, so thats nothing new. Do you guys think that it is ok for me to wash my face with Clean&Clear salicylic acid soap while im in the shower, right before I wash with the Sumadan? Thats what I have been doing, because it seems to make my skin very smooth. I just don't want to be doing more harm than good. Also I have been using Cetaphil Dermacontrol moisturizer, which I would highly recommend to anyone, even if you barely have any acne. It moisturizes your face perfectly without leaving it shiny, and it absorbs any oil on your face pretty much all day (it says 24 hours, more like 20 or so), AND it has an SPF 30 sunscreen in it, which is great for me because my acne meds are photosensitizing.

[Jakebakedacake]

Face looking pretty good so far- Maybe this is working!

[Jakebakedacake]

Not that this matters, but I was switched from 100mg Solodyn(1X per day) to 50mg generic minocycline (2X per day). This was due to the fact that my insurance refused to cover the Solodyn, which was 950$ for a months supply, due to the fact that a 2X per day generic equivelent was 1/100th the cost of the Solodyn. Thats American healthcare I guess lol. But yeah. Overall, I guess my face is starting to look a little better, but I guess its still too early to tell.

[lovesosa]

my dermatologist put me on a similar regimen in july until now.. i was Solodyn (80mg), Ziana, and Phisohex wash. Honestly in my 3 months my acne didn't improve one bit so I'm starting tazorac today. i hope it works for you.

[bizz]

Murad makes a multivitamin for acne but you could just take a Centrum with zinc and vitamin c in it.