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Question: last year i have had severe cystic acne and was prescribed roaccutane however, i was afraid of taking it because of the severe side effects. i was then put on yaz and have now been on it for a year. i dont want to be always on yaz, it has actually cleared my skin well. what are the options of weaning off yaz? and what can i do?
Brief Answer:
Acne is quite common at your age
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcaremagic.I understand your concern.
In my opinion acne is quite common in your age.
How ever there are many ways you can protect yourself from it.
You need to keep yourself away from dust environment.
Regarding medication for acne taking oral medication is not the first line of treatment.
there are many local applications like adapalene gel,retinoids,and antibiotic preparations.
This medications need to be used in combination as prescribed by dermatologist.
Regarding Yaz it is a kind of hormonal pill which is used for contraception and also acne,
I do agree with you that this pills have certain side effects like weight gain and mood fluctuations.
You can stop using yaz and consider speaking with your dermatologist about local applications as mentioned above as they have very minimal side effect profile.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss further.
Best regards....Dr.srilatha
Acne is quite common at your age
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcaremagic.I understand your concern.
In my opinion acne is quite common in your age.
How ever there are many ways you can protect yourself from it.
You need to keep yourself away from dust environment.
Regarding medication for acne taking oral medication is not the first line of treatment.
there are many local applications like adapalene gel,retinoids,and antibiotic preparations.
This medications need to be used in combination as prescribed by dermatologist.
Regarding Yaz it is a kind of hormonal pill which is used for contraception and also acne,
I do agree with you that this pills have certain side effects like weight gain and mood fluctuations.
You can stop using yaz and consider speaking with your dermatologist about local applications as mentioned above as they have very minimal side effect profile.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss further.
Best regards....Dr.srilatha
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