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Should I take my tablet every 8 hours ? Or should I start in the morning it says I carnt have a full belly after 2 hours or two hours before I have summit to eat so don't know weather what times to take them as I am not taken them when I should as the acne is getting worse

My dermatologist prescribed Urea 40% lotion for Keratosis pilaris. Although, this condition no longer bothers me mentally/emotionally, like it did when I was younger now that I know there is a treatment for it I am interested in getting the prescription; however, even with insurance my cost for this lotion is $90. Are there any other cheaper options to treating this skin issue? I was told by my pharmacist lesser percentage Urea lotions are less than half the cost of my prescription. But are they worth trying? ## BADC, Hi there. Speaking from experience, the lesser % urea is basically useless. The 40% as you recall was an excellent topical solution for said conditions. A handful of patrons at our pharmacy opted for the lesser value OTC lotion; sadly each were very disappointed. Everyone ...

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I have been advised "tracoz forte lotion" for ulcers on my tongue to be applied locally. Is it ok? If so, how do I apply it? ## I am a resident of INDIA in the northern state of U.P in it's eastern part in a city known as Gorakhpur. I am suffering from intense pain in the tongue with lot of itching , reddiAgnes's,can not eat anything which is not sweet . Even anything containing salt gives pain and itching. Doctor has ruled out any malignancy though I was chewing tobacco which I have given up.The condition is not improving. Dr has prescribed Tacroz forte lotion (Tarcolimus) to be applied once daily on the tongue and also "kenacort" ointment twice daily. He has also advised Betnesol 10mg OD and isotretinoin tab OD. Can somebody help me telling if it is OK.I have d...

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I took Accutane when I was 17 for a few months and then a month when I turned 18 so maybe 5-6 months all together, im 21 now and me and my fiancé have been trying for a baby for about 8 months now and nothing is happening, my periods are irregular so I never really know when im ovulating so that might be the cause, I started looking into Accutane as a cause of infertility and im overwhelmed with everything that ive found. Can someone please tell me if Accutane could be the cause of infertility?? ## Hello, Bluegrassgirl! How are you? If your periods are irregular, it's most likely to be related to that. Years ago, when I had the same problem, it took well over a year for me to become pregnant with my son. Have you consulted an OB Gyn? That should be able to do some testing to le...

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Hi, I am an 18 year old boy. I started using dexona and practin, it works. I just want to know about the side effects of dexona and practin. Does it affect our memory? I want to know what is the effect on the brain? ## All medications carry the risk of causing side effects and the U.S. FDA lists the typical ones for these medications as possibly causing dizziness, headache, dry mouth, insomnia, acne, and nervousness. You should also be aware that if you are taking these to gain weight, this side effect is only temporary and your weight will return to your norm, once you stop taking them. And yes, steroids may alter your memory, cause forgetfulness, and depression. Is there anything else I can help with? ## hello sir.. I m Rakesh and I m using practin dexona from the last year but I judg...

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Hello I have a question regarding Gelmicin I have a sinus infection with white spots inside my nose Can I use gelmicin? Please advise me via email Thanks so much ## Hello, Carlos! How are you? There is a chance that the white spots could be a yeast infection, so the Gelmicin may help, but there is also a chance that it could make some conditions worse. Thus, it would be best to consult your doctor, so they can give you a definitive diagnosis of what it is and how to properly treat it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Gelmicin as possibly including skin redness, irritation, dryness, and acne. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi! I am 17 yrs old male. I've been taking conzace for about a month now since many claims that it can help skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, insect bites, etc. However, in my case it makes my acne even worse but I'm still taking it hoping that it's just a sign that my body is eliminating toxins from within. Should I stop taking it or not?

Round, Pinkish, has "Chinta" written on one side. From Thailand. Thank you in advance for you help! ## From what I could gather, there is a medication by the name of Chinta that reportedly contains a combination of: Ammonium Chloride + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Liquorice + Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate). Apparently it is indicated for use in treating dry and itchy skin. Unfortunately I haven't found any other specific details pertaining to the origin or appearance of this medication; but I hope this at least helps to provide some sort of evidence or clues as to what you may have there. Please post back if you find out any additional information.

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I was prescribed clobetasol propionate 0.05% for severe chronic inflammation on my genitals and vagina, now my mouth lips are burning and can I use this cream there? ## Many questions like this get posted, so I'd like to clarify the answer for anyone else seeking similar information… If a medication was prescribed to treat one thing and/or to be used on a specific area of the body, you should not try to use it to treat something else or a different area, unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so. While such a medication as this may be safe on the vagina and genital area, it may not be safe to use on your face, or lips, which also adds the risk of ingesting some of it and that could be very dangerous. Please don't try to self-diagnose and don't ...

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I am 47 years male and I have creatinin range 1.5 to 2.0 but blood urea is normal. I had been prescribed the tablet Nefrosave tablet (acetylene cysteine 300mg and pyridoxamine dihydrochloride 50mg) by doctor. I would like to know that is it safe to use for long time of 2 months or is it dangerous to use for kidney in future? Are there any side effects using nefrosave tablets in future or now? ## This is actually a nutritional suppplement, used to treat or prevent the medical conditions that can occur if you are deficient in these vital nutrients. Thus, the effects of long-term use have not been studied, however, they are generally considered safe, as long as you are not taking extremely high doses. The Acetylcysteine is even used to help treat Acetaminophen overdose. Read more: Are ther...

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I've been using purbac for 6 months for my acne and it has worked like a miracle. I did not get any side effects. All this nonsense about side effects is bulls***, they just make you scared for no reason. Perbac is awesome and it works. ## Hello, Yussie! How are you? Not everyone experiences side effects from any given medication that they try, some people experience them all, some don't experience any, that is just the nature of people, we are all different. It has nothing to do with trying to scare people, it actually has to do with being honest and letting them know what could potentially happen. The FDA lists the typical ones for this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. For example, this was prescribed for me by...

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can i use it to remove warts ## Clonate-F contains the active ingredient Clobetasol, which is a steroid class medication and it is often used in topical creams such as this to treat various skin disorders. It has not, however, been proven effective for any type of wart removal. Learn more Clonate-F details here. What type of warts are you trying to treat? ## Can i use clonate - f cream on itching problem nd on stretch marks ## can i use clonate h and h with emoderm cream? I suffer from psorisis. ## Can clionate f be used for ring worms. As I gave been having this by my private part no idea how I got this.

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Is hydrocortisone or Cortisone 10 better than clobetesol because I'm getting bruises on the arm affected. When I use a bit of clobetesol on my leg and stomach the same thing happens; bruises. Is there something wrong with me? ## Hello, Cheryl! HOw are you? That can be a normal side effect, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience skin redness, dryness, irritation, and scaling. It doesn't necessarily mean that there is anything wrong with you, you are most likely experience a normal side effects. However, if you're concerned, you should have it checked out by your medical provider, especially before trying something else. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is bruising reversible when on clobetesol. What causes the bruising? I have been on clobetsol for 3 yrs. I...

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how do I apply quadriderm nf if I want to use it for my acne? It wasn't prescribed to me or anything but my mom hopes it'll cure my acne for good. ## Hello, Jayjay! How are you? This cream likely isn't a good idea to try for acne, one of its active ingredients is a steroid, which the FDA warns could actually cause or worsen acne as a side effect, along with skin burning, redness, and irritation. It would be best to see your doctor, so they can prescribe something appropriate to help you. Are there any other questions?

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We would like the instructions for using the above product because it is in Spanish. Thanks ## Hi Sam, The english translation for this med is Retinoic acid, more commonly known as Retin-A (Tretinoin); which is indicated as a topical treatment for acne. I don't know what percentage of active ingredients it contains, but the instructions for using this cream state that you should apply it once daily, and only at night, after washing your skin with mild soap and water. Applying excessive amounts may cause skin irritation, so I'd just be sure to use it conservatively if your skin starts itching or has any burning sensations. Additional details on dosage and administration can be found here: dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=0ee4fccd I hope this info helps! ## I have me...

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what is the color of ichthammol ointment 20% in the tub. ## Ichtammol is a drawing salves used to treat things such a hives, cuts and other topical skin irritations. It contains black shale, which is rich is sulfur and known to be good for the skin. As to the color in the tub, I do not know, but would have to assume it would have a grayish cast due to the color of the ointment. Has anyone else used it this way? ## The color is a very dark brown, almost black. It is a very good "drawing salve".

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Does the tritab is the cause of my many acne on my face because when im not yet taking this medicine i got few pimples on my face but when i use it after many days my acne and pimple on my cheek and chin is plenty .please answer thank you very much . ## Acne caused by tritab right after stop taking this mess I got a lot of pimples

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I am Diagnosed with an Alopecia areata and prescribed to use persivate on my head where there are patches. Am advised to use for unlimited time and my doubt is what if the medication would bring about worse side effects on my skin and hair when used for a long time? ## This is a steroid, so there are no guarantees that it will work to stimulate hair growth. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including skin irritation, dryness, flaking, redness, and acne. Are you on any other medications? It may help, but the only way to know is by actually trying it.

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Hi. I am 25yrs old. Married. I went to my Ob april 09 because i have breakouts, i went to skin perfecr and had some acne treatments, but still it didnt go away completely. And i was told i might have a hormonal imbalance so i went to an OB. Then she asked me some questions and told me that hormonal imbalance is sign of pcos. She gave me a pill name lizelle and told me to take it on the first day of menstruation. And gave me primolut so i can have my menstruation 2-3days after taking a tablet for 5days. I took the last tablet april 14. Now its april 19 and i dont have any menstruation. But my breast cramps. Please help me. Is there any problem? Why am i not having my period 2-3days after taking it just like what my ob told me? ## Hello! Me too. I have the same issue as u. What happened a...

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Buro-sol has been removed from the Canadian market and states it's discontinued. I have used this product to manage a chronic infection that I have had for the past 45 years. Its the only medication that helped manage it. Not one specialist has been able to correct the reoccurring infection. Is there another close alternative that's availableL