jaz Reputation: 0 Last visited: Not recently activeProfileReviews 6Following 0Followers 0Forums 0ReviewsCommentsUser's Reviews Minocycline 4.0Pros- Significantly reduced my acne - Helps control flare-upsCons- Causes my skin to flush easily - Taking it 2x/day - Reduces effectiveness of oral birth control pills - For women- high risk of yeast infections which means you have to stop taking this until infection is treatedHave been taking minocycline for 10 months. Began taking this… Adapalene 3.0Pros.1% cream: Reduced existing acne - Helps prevent flare-ups - Helps papules & scars disappear quicker - Fragrance free - Best Differin option for sensitive skin - One tube goes a long wayCons- Causes irritation if I use it more than 1x/2days - Acne has not gone away completely - Skin is very sensitive to sunlight - Expensive if you don't have insurance --> $220-$250 for a 45g tube, that should last 6 months if you apply 1x/2daysAfter nearly a year of treatment (5 months with Differin),… Adult Acnomel : Acne Medication 3.0Pros- Dries up papules/zits - Reduces redness of acne, including the ones I've already picked at - Doesn't irritate my skin as much as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acidCons- The sulfur smell - Product dries quick but cracks and flakes off, so not ideal for daytime wear - Tinted version is too dark for meI've found it's best to use this as a spot… Neutrogena : Oil-Free Moisture, Sensitive Skin 5.0Pros-Fragrance Free -Oil-Free -Seems to keep my face from getting more oily as well -Great for sensitive skin!Cons-Can sometimes burn a bit for the first few seconds, but not nearly as bad as Cetaphil and other dermatologist suggested products I've triedBest I've found for sensitive skin yet, so I'm sticking… Proactiv Solution : Refining Mask 4.0Pros-Helps reduce oil -Helps dry up zits -Helps reduce redness -Tightens poresCons-Only a mask -The sulfur smellGreat mask if you have oily skin, but it doesn't… Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System 2.0Pros-Good for teaching teenagers how to properly clean and moisturize skin -Good for light acne or poorly cleaned skinCons-Helped for about 3 months, then stopped working -Just cleans and moisturizes, doesn't really treat acneI used this for about 6 months, then quit because…
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- Significantly reduced my acne - Helps control flare-ups