Medications Oral & Topical: all links so far

Medications: Oral & Topical

When it comes to taking or applying prescription medications, the best source for information is your doctor writing the prescription. Any and all information in these articles is coming from clients and my opinions as an aesthetician on how they might best take care of their skin. In that, I will give the following statement that is also in both of my books:

Disclaimer: The author of this blog is not a physician, and the ideas, procedures, and suggestions in this blog and in these specific articles are not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a trained health professional. The author is not responsible for any damages, losses, or injuries incurred as a result of any of the material contained in this blog and disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this blog. Consult your physician before adopting the suggestions in this blog, as well as asking about any condition that may require diagnosis or medical attention. By following the instructions contained herein, the reader willingly assumes all risks in connection with such instructions.

If specific medications are mentioned, they are listed in parentheses.

• Accutane: all links so far

• Acne, medications, pregnancy—“I need your help!” (Oracea) (new!)

• A confused client needs help: “Dry? Acne? Rosacea? What is going on with my skin?” (antibiotics)

• Azelaic acid for acne, hyperpigmentation, and rosacea: does it work? (new!)

• Benzoyl Peroxide: Use it or lose it? Although not a prescription medication, it is often recommended by dermatologists. Also mentioned is prescription Benza-Clin

• Dermatitises (skin inflammations) explained (Hydrocortisone cream, Tetracycline)

• Dermatology, skin care & 2 sets of belief systems

• Eczema anyone? (Hydrocortisone cream)

• Hydroquinone skin bleaching cream (OTC & prescription) (coming soon)

• My experience with Prometrium (“natural” progesterone hormone) (new!)

• Oral Antibiotics: Good for clearing up your skin or not?

• PLEASE: Don’t take Premarin! (new!)

• Problem Skin Q & As—Monthly Breakout (Benzamycin)

• Products and rosacea: What to use—Part II (MetroGel, Tetracycline)

• Product talk with a new client: Helping her with Yonka specifically and her routine in general (Spironolactone)

• Renova the Retinoid to the rescue? (upcoming)

• Retin-A: Q & A (coming soon)

• Rosacea case study: Suzanne (MetroCream, Tetracycline)

• Stress plus going off the Pill can equal breakouts—a client profile

• Teenage Skin Problems Q & As (Accutane, Retin-A, Tetracycline)

• Tetracycline—does it help with problem skin or is it just a temporary fix? (new!)

• Treating Rosacea: Eliminate? Control? Fix? Cure? (MetroGel & MetroCream)

• What is Folliculitis? (antibiotic cream)

Also see

• Skin Care Procedures—Misc: all links so far

• Trends & Fads: all links so far