severe cystic acne

[Adnil]

I have just come home from my 6 week OB appt. I have had really bad acne since giving birth. I had bad acne about 5 years ago and had to go on roaccutane to get rid of it. its a pretty strong drug with a lot of side effects. i knew at the time that i wasnt allowed to fall pg beacuse it causes birth defects (which was fine as i was singe). I had wondered if you are allowed to go on it while bf, and i found out today that you cant. so if i was to take it i would have to wait till i finish bf (and he suggested weaning early but i dont want to), then at least 6 months of the treatment, then another 6 months before it is all out of my system. and i really didnt want to have to wait that long before TTC again (plus the terrible thought of if i was to fall pg while on it).

so im just wondering if anyone knows of any other safer medications to help clear up cysitc acne (not just lotions - its way beyond that)

[Tracey]

Was salty water face bath???

Not really sure!!!

[Pearl]

Hi Linda,

Have only just seen this thread too! I just posted in reply to your 'fat and covered in acne' thread ... my acne is very cystic too and bloody horrible! Anyway it has been a few weeks now so hope yours is getting better...

Love Pearl

[Adnil]

Thanks Pearl, I just replied in the other thread. Fingers crossed that we can both get on top of it before too long!

[Magic]

My husband has cystic acne and refuses to take roacutane. You are very brave. My only suggestion is to go to a naturopath, chinese herbalist or kinesologist and ask for their opinion. I hope it goes quickly and soon.

[Adnil]

Thanks Magic - I hope so too!!