Hello,
I am 23 years old male. I am suffering from severe acne problem from last 9-10 years. I started getting acne when I was in 8th or 9th class. I have visited a number of dermatologist and have been through many treatments but nothing has worked well. I have tried both allopathic and homeopathic medicines but no luck. I have a severe case of Nodulo-cystic acne (as written by my dermatologist on my records). I get these cystic acne on my cheeks (both sides) or my between my jawline and neck. My skin is very very oily and I don't have severe dandruff issue but yes I get them if I travel on road. Which I think is normal isn't it ?
I will try to summarize my treatment so far.
During the initial year I have taken many medication which I don't remember as my father was taking care of the records and two times the acne was so severe and non responsive that the doctor has to operate on it. I don't remember the names of the medicines which I was taking in the initial year but I think it was isotetrine and some salicylic acid facewash.
In 2005-2006 I switched to allopathic for few months but that was also a waste.
In June 2007 I visited another dermatologist (from here I have prescription papers with me). She writes "Multiple crythematous papules, nodules cyst and comedons B/L cheeks. Nodulo-cystic acne"
She suggested me Acutret, Azivok, Facelin gel, Fyret cream, Spelac face wash. Also she gave few Fricort (16mg/ml) injections 6-7 times on the cyst so that it subsides quickly. I have also been through Glycolic peeling under her.
I noticed a little improvement in my conditions but nothing much.
Then I moved to a different state for my engineering and consultant another dermatologist there. (Oct 2007)
He strictly told me that i should not go with any kind of injections on cyst as they may cause reaction leading to white patches etc on my skin. He suggested me Minoz OD and Isoace during the inital days with Acnex soap and Apalence c gel. After few days he suggested me to stop capusles and just go with the creams Glyco-A, Trewor and Clindac -A gel. I noticed a decent improvement better than anything in last 2-3 years. But i used to get big cystic acne they have not stopped. Whenever they used to come the doctor asked me take Minoz OD and sometimes Nizithro 500mg and Isoace. I have also taken Lotila and Eratin under his prescription.
From 2010 I stopped visiting any dermatologist or taking any medication I still get big cystic acne and whenever I get them I take Minoz OD 100mg 10 capsules and wait for it to subside on its own.
Currently my skin is full of sever pimple marks and I do get small acne every week and large cystic acne once or twice in a month which lasts for 15-18 days.
I feel very depressed and lack confidence to go in social events because of my face
I have lost all hopes on medication and I think I have to live this cruel thing my whole life. But a small part of me still hopes that a miracle will happen and I will be free from these annoying pimples I am writing this post in hope of such miracle. So if any one of you can help me with correct medication then I will be very thankful to you.