Does taking a drug affect acne?

Hey. I'm 13, and have the occasional pimple and blackhead. I don't have perfect skin but not great skin either. Most of my blackheads are under the skin, also my Main problem is that I have big pores. Is there anything I can use to clear up my pores. My Dad had really bad acne and my Mom had pretty good skin, I'm wondering should I get an acne medication and will the doctor laugh at me if I go in? And is the worst probably over. I also read somewhere that if you take a drug that can effect your skin. I have hyperthyroid and since I have started taking it, 2 years, my skin has broken out more, Iused to have perfect skin. Could the drug have something to do with my pores and blackheads? I'm on tapazole.
Does taking a drug affect acne?
Well, I'm in my mid twenties and I do know that many medications do have some side effects, so of which may lead to acne...I haven't read of any of the medications used in controlling hyperthyroidism to cause acne however. At 13, you're becoming more hormonal and this, if anything, will cause sporadic acne flare-ups. I know that it can be stressful, especially if you've never had skin problems, but don't worry because eveyone has gone or is going through the same thing. Definitely talk with your physician who'll probably refer you to a dermatologist who'll start you off on mild acne meds (it's best to start off with small percentages of salicylic acid or benzyl peroxide - +/- 2.5% or so that way you can save the stronger medication for when you're in your late teens and (only if) it's worse. In the mean time, drink plenty of water to cleanse your skin from the inside out and cleanse with clearasil oil control cleanser 2-3x's a day. Maybe even once a week use a mask, but at 13 have your mom help you pick a good one out b/c your skin may be too sensitive right now. Also try ProActive (most malls have kiosks that sell it now, so you won't have to order it online) and if it's too bad Oxy just made this really powerful medication with 10% benzyl peroxide in it and that will totally clear up your skin. Don't worry though, you'll grow out of it...just part of growing pains...Good Luck!!
Does taking a drug affect acne?
I didn't have any at 13 and at 15 i had a lot now at 16 it's calming down so no it's far from over for you and the doctor won't laugh at least he didn't laugh at me because i'm a lot bigger than he is
Reply:It most likely wasn't the drug since you're only 13.
Reply:i am 13 too and have the same problem. the best thing to use is NEUTROGENA BLACKHEAD CONTROL or DIFFERIN. i went to a specialist and she said to go to a store called L'OCCITANE and buy the LAVENDAR VINEGAR // $12.00 a bottle. differin really helped me and it probably will help you too
Reply:of course you should go talk to your doctor! don't worry a doctor has patients with all sorts of weird infectious disease and i'm pretty sure a teen with a common acne case is last on his WORRY list. haha. and you can try to use Clinique. that's an expensive brand but it's totally worth it. it has this little tube called "pore minimizer" and it works like a charm. just dab the little cream on your face and in less then a minute, your face feels sooo smooth!! try it :D and i hope i helped =]
Reply:Yes it could affect your skin.





Most of the drugs that drs prescribe will dry your skin up. You still break out and you get these rough dry patches. I know I treid it.





I have treid everything.





There is this stuff called acnefree I got it at walmart for like twenty dollars and the blackhead remover works great. It drys them up and doesn't dry out my skin.





Try that and if it doesn't work try proactive...alittle more expensive but friends tell me it works like a charm.





Plus you are young and hormones are going to cause you to break out. The worst is far from older. Some people get acne well into old age. I am 22 and still have to deal with it.
Reply:Lots of cocaine does the trick.
Reply:Acne can be inherited. Anyway, ask a Dematologist what you can do to get rid of that nuisance. Perhaps Elidel and/or Eucerin might help. Mention them to your Doctor. The former is by prescription and the latter is over-the-counter.





HANK (Josh)
Reply:some medications can affect your skin, I looked it up on line and couldn't find acne as a side effect
Reply:idk but stay away frm drugs

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