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Facial Acne, Red Pimples Beneath Skin. Using Tetralysal, Medibac Face Wash. Will Dianette Help?

Hi, over the past few months I have developed acne on my face. On my left cheek I have many small red pimples under the skin, and on my chin I am constantly breaking out in big painful red spots one after another. I used a medibac dermalogica face wash for 2 months which did nothing. I have changed my foundation to Clinique anti-blemish and been using the anti-blemish 3 step for 3 weeks. I have also been using Tetralysal (lymecycline) for about a month. I have seen no signs of improvement. I was wondering whether I can take the antibiotics along with dianette for double help? Or if I should try a stronger antibiotic? Please help : (
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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Thanks for posting your query. dianette is given in case you have acne due to hormonal imbalance in case of Pcos etc. The acne is usually distributed along the jaw line and is quite severe. There are other signs likehirsutism which indicate hormonal imbalance. I recommend you use a salicylic acid face wash twice a day. Application of benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel in the morning on the pimples and RetinA cream all over the face at night. Also you can change your antibiotic to azithromycin 500 mg once every morning for 3 days every week. 

This should help your acne.

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Facial Acne, Red Pimples Beneath Skin. Using Tetralysal, Medibac Face Wash. Will Dianette Help?

Thanks for posting your query. dianette is given in case you have acne due to hormonal imbalance in case of Pcos etc. The acne is usually distributed along the jaw line and is quite severe. There are other signs likehirsutism which indicate hormonal imbalance. I recommend you use a salicylic acid face wash twice a day. Application of benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel in the morning on the pimples and RetinA cream all over the face at night. Also you can change your antibiotic to azithromycin 500 mg once every morning for 3 days every week.  This should help your acne. Regards