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What Causes Persistent Acne Despite Taking Medication?

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Posted on Thu, 1 Dec 2016
Question: Hi I am on Oratane from last 6 months but I can not see any difference its still the same also my all report are always fine im taking E-MYCIN as well plus diane-35 because of active sexual life can you please advise
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I think option of steroids should be explored

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Since you are using one of the most effective medications for acne with little results over the last six months, steroids should be explored as next treatment strategy. I understand that there are side effects with steroids but I think they can be used for few days till there is control over acne and than conventional treatment for acne can be instituted. I request you to discuss same with your doctor on next visit.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (10 hours later)
What do you mean by steroids are they going to be an injection of tablets or what can you please explain also how's effective they will be how long i need to have steroids also o have heared people loose hairs and gain wait with steroids it is a very serious treatment do you think it is safe to do so
Can I go for a acne laser?
My doctor said to me I will be fine with the Oratane in 5 months but all in vain so come you can say steroids will work
Please suggest

Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes there are side effects with steroids

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.

You are right in saying that steroids have side effect but there is good possibility off working for them. Often I use prednisolone for a period of two week and than wean it slowly over a period of 608 weeks. The available mode of ingestion is tablet form.

I do not thin anybody can guarantee about the effectiveness of steroids but I have seen good results with them despite the short term use.

Regarding acne laser yes this is another mode of treatment and should be discussed with your doctor. This is important to say that acne laser is quite effective with minimum side effects.

I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (27 hours later)
I also want to know about sex side effects while taking oratane because I was fine in the beginning but now my vigina is very very dry which was naturally use to be very wet and now if I do sex with my partner it's too painful because of my dry vigina what can I do to have a same pleasure as before without any pain
Also, please inform me that is this dryness is temporary due to oratane or it would be one of the permanent side effects

Many thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is reversible on discontinuation

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.

The sexual side effects are very common with use of Orotane and it is possible that you are having dry vagina because of use of oratane. In addition the presence of stress due to persistent acne can contribute toward vaginal dryness.

Fortunately the side effect is reversible on discontinuation of medication and it is possible that you will be normal after discontinuation of oratane.

For the time being you are requested to use KY jelly as lubricant.

read your query and understand your concerns.

From the available description it appears that you are having depression which is often characterized by sadness, decrease interest in almost all activities including pleasurable one, indecisiveness, poor attention and concentration in addition to sleep and appetite disturbance.

Most persons with depression feel miserable without any reason and that distinguishes it from normal sad experience. Having everything normal including parents, family collogues points toward possibility of depression rather than normal experience.

In my view you should see a psychiatrist without delay. He will ask you more questions to conform the diagnosis of depression and to rule out other disorders presenting in similar way such as bipolar disorder. Post evaluation he may prescribe medication or offer you psychotherapy after discussing with you.

I must assure you that in current times depression is completely treatable illness and there is excellent hope to recover from it.

I hope this helps you further.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Persistent Acne Despite Taking Medication?

Brief Answer: I think option of steroids should be explored Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Since you are using one of the most effective medications for acne with little results over the last six months, steroids should be explored as next treatment strategy. I understand that there are side effects with steroids but I think they can be used for few days till there is control over acne and than conventional treatment for acne can be instituted. I request you to discuss same with your doctor on next visit. I hope this helps you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards