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Acne Antibiotics Minocycline

I've been on minocycline ( an antibiotic for acne) for a year and my skin's still bad. Accutane the next step?


my mom is against me using accutane because of the side effects and she says that my acne isn't bad enough. Ideas on how to pursuade her? and more importantly, is accutane safe to take?

Minocycline is not working for you because your skin is still providing the environment needed for the P. acnes bacteria to proliferate.

I can't say whether you SHOULD take Accutane or not because it's up to you. Go to the dermatologist with your mom. Weigh the pros against the cons. Discuss. Voice out your opinion. It's very important. Then maybe there will be an answer or an alternative to your predicament. Side effects of Accutane are many. It affects most, if not all. I don't know what is your acne condition so I can't really evaluate your case. Usually, if you have mild to moderate acne, low doses of Accutane is effective enough yet not strong enough to give you all the side effects.

Acne scars - both physically and emotionally. Many people, like your mom, just dismiss it as something trivial because it is not life-threatening. But I think it goes way down inside of one who suffers from acne - lowers self-esteem, confidence and everything else. It's tough, I know. Are you feeling very uneasy about your acne? If yes, tell it to your mom. Voice out your feelings. Acne sucks, and NO ONE should suffer from it. No one.

You gotta know for yourself whether are you willingly to bear with all the side effects of Accutane. It is safe to take with monitoring under your dermatologist. But recently, news reports have stated that 26 teens have suffered from depression and committed suicide, and medical reports have linked it to Accutane.

We are living in a world obssessed with beauty. And I don't think anyone deserve to suffer from this chronic disorder. A beautiful complexion isn't overrated for someone who has suffered from acne for years. Good luck, man!

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Skin Care Advice : Oral Acne Medicine


Does Minocycline Work For Acne?

Minocycline is a type of orally ingested antibiotic that is used for the resolution of acne.

Minocycline Dosage

Minocycline is not manufactured in a topical form and is available under different brand names, such as Minocin, Vectrin and Dynacin. It is also sold in generic preparations. Minocycline is administered in twice daily doses of 50 mg to once or twice daily doses of 100 mg. It is easily absorbed by the system and can be taken with food or milk. You get less chance of getting an upset stomach with it than with a typical tetracycline.

To get its full benefits, minocycline should be taken on an empty stomach. Its absorption rate drops by 10% with food and milk cuts it by 33%. If you're worried about getting a stomach upset, then you can take it with meals. Like doxycycline, minocycline's dosage can be decreased over time when the inflammation has subsided.

Oral versus Topical

It is, however, the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of minocycline that are important. It inhibits the development of certain bacteria and spurs the body's immune system to attack and destroy them.

If topical acne antibiotics are not effective enough to treat your inflamed acne or if acne already covers large areas of your body, an oral antibiotic pill can be easier to take and will save a lot of your time. It is very effective but it is the most expensive.

While some topical antibiotics can make you photosensitive to the sun's rays, minocycline has virtually no sun-related side effects. And unlike ordinary tetracyclines, there's nearly no chance of getting vaginal yeast infections from minocycline.

The Side Effects of Minocycline

As good as it is in doing its job, minocycline also has it share of disadvantages.

Like many antibiotics, abdominal discomfort, stomach upset and indigestion may occur. Spells of dizziness usually ease up after a few days of lowered dosage. Rashes are rare but they can be severe when they occur.

A reversible bluish skin pigmentation may occur with long-term use. The areas usually affected are the face, gums and the mucous membranes.

Children below eight years old who take this medication may see blue discoloration of their teeth. This condition is very rare but the effect is permanent and irreversible. Dental capping of the teeth will be able to hide the discoloration. This condition, however, rarely affects adults.

Minocycline, upon reaching 200 mg daily doses, is more likely to trigger vertigo, nausea and vomiting than its plain counterpart. It is advised to start with low doses until your tolerance builds up.

Avoid the use of minocycline if you are pregnant as it can bring harm to your unborn child, which includes permanently discolored teeth. Do not breast-feed if you are under medication. Minocycline can reach the nursing baby through the breast milk and may affect the growth of their bones and teeth. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding before taking this medication. Children below 8 years of age should not take minocycline.

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