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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1 - Solodyn is an antibiotic (minocycline). I was on tetracycline and then minocycline as a teen for acne. Did not get rid of the acne (might have improved it, but it was still there). But I think it ruined my digestive tract and gave my yeast infections (which I was too young to know weren't normal). If she isn't taking probiotics, make sure she starts ASAP.

2 - Proactive is just benzoyl peroxide. It will bleach out your towels, bed linens and any clothes it comes into contact with. (I had acne on my back and ruined quite a few shirts with benzoyl peroxide.)

3 - visit the site acne.org. You don't need to buy any of the products he sells, but I found his advice spot on. Ten or so years after accutance my acne came back. I started using a glycolic acid gel that was referenced on acne.org and it worked really well for me.

4 - If your daughter goes the Accutane route, be aware of the mental health side effects. It has been correlated with increased rates of depression and suicide.

5 - I imagine this would be really tough on a teen, but have her consider a cleaner diet. Reducing refined carbs and sugars (and possibly all gluten) might really help.[/quote]

Warning on Solodyn:  it is very expensive, like $900 a month.  Make sure your insurance will cover it.[/quote]

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