User's Reviews

Minocycline
3.0

Pros

cleared up inflammation on forehead

Cons

slowly seeing results lightheadedness migraines

I have never before had acne. I'm 22 years old…
Doxycycline
3.0

Pros

acne inflammation seems to be reducing i've heard this drug doesn't make acne breakout worse before it gets better. So i'm looking forward to no new acne.

Cons

light stomach cramp (possibly from the coming of my period)

I never had acne issues before. I'm 22 going on…
Adapalene (Non-prescription)
4.0

Pros

The gel gives a cooling effect on inflammatory acne. Also I like that it dries acne up and leaves a scabish thing that flakes off in a few days. But that isn't instantaneous. I notice that these scabs form over a course of days. I like that it's not as extreme as tazorac because tazorac caused me to flake like there's no tomorrow even when using less an a pea sized amount. Differin works gradually to help repair the skin from underneath and as well prevent future breakouts.

Cons

Slow and gradual process but if you have acne like mine... it's worth the wait! Can be drying and you definitely might consider using a light moisturizer.

I haven't ever had an acne problem. Only dealt with…
YAZ : Oral Contraceptive
4.0

Pros

No new acne lesions.

Cons

Body aches. Period lasted 7 days.

I was prescribed this along with Doxycycline to control a…
MaMa : Lotion
4.0

Pros

I use the M2 Skin Refinish 20% after my weekly Personal Microdermabrasion treatment. I use this sometimes every night or every other night depending on how my skin is feeling. It has reduced my red marks and turned them pink and brown. I am on my 5th treatment and I'm hoping that I'll have near perfect skin in the next 2 months.

Cons

Sticky Stings

Although the consistency of this aha is very sticky and…