Should have gotten my blood tested before I go on this med? I read somewhere that when you are on acne meds you get your blood tested before and while you’re on the med. My question is why or for what reason would you need to have your blood tested? Thanks in advance to those who responded to the question.

What’s Benzoyl Peroxide derived from? It’s a popular and effective ingredient in acne cream. But is it safe for long-term use? Can it cause diseases like cancer? Thanks in advance!

Alright I’ve got one big zit and its between my eyebrows. Smack dab in the middle. So what do I do? Let it go away naturally? Its been there for 4 days.

By the way, I use clearasil every single day. And I’m an 18 year old senior boy in HS, if that makes a difference.

Thanks in advance.

I was prescribed both medications yesterday by my doctor for the treatment of acne and i would like to know if these two medicines are good at treating acne and which one would go first? Thanks in advance

I quit yaz a week ago and am not going to take the pill for a while. I gained a few pounds on it. Anyone else experience this? If so, now long did it take you to lose the weight after you got off of Yaz? Thanks in advance.

Hi, I have this pimple just below of my nose. It started yesterday and now it is swollen down to my jaw.

Any other similar case? what is the treatment provided by the doctor? which is better, hot or cold compress. The pain is killing me. Any best position in sleeping? Thanks in advance.

I am about to start taking tetracycline for my acne. I know tetracycline is an antibiotic, and I know that antibiotics kill all the bacteria in one’s body, and I know plain yogurt helps to build up the good bacteria in the body, but…. I am supposed to avoid dairy products when taking this medication, because it will make the medicine ineffective, so what should I do about this situation? Can I still have natural plain yogurt? Or is there anything else that can help build up good bacteria?

Thanks in advance!

Oh and please correct me if I was wrong about any of these statements.

I have recently been diagnosed with Lyme Disease… My doctor has prescribed Doxycycline @ 100 mg twice daily for two weeks. I was wondering how long it’s going to take for it to kick in and help the pain subside? I think I am in the second stage of the disease. I have slight swelling in my knees and pain in my shoulders and knees… More tired and exhausted everyday… Thanks in advance!

I have been having issues with Yaz lately. I have TERRIBLE mood swings, my cramps have worsened, and I keep hearing all these negative statements about Yaz. I completely stopped taking the medication about a week ago and just scheduled an appointment to get another birth control.

What are some safe and reliable birth control pills? I’d like to do some research before I go to my appointment.

Thanks in advance!

Lately I have been seeing commercials and reading a lot online about women having terrible side effects from taking Yaz (strokes, blood clots, even death). Each of the stories I have read seem to have happened to women during their first few months of taking the Yaz pill. I have already been on it for several years now and I have not had any problems so far. I actually really like the Yaz, but these stories are scaring me. Could these dangerous side effects show up at anytime or are would they have shown up by now?
Thanks in advance!!!