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Overview
Acne is a skin inflammation or eruption that usually affects facial skin and can be both, an inconvenient irritant and embarrassment to sufferers. Although acne is treatable and curable with early medical intervention, it can cause lasting damage and scarring of the skin if neglected. Therefore, as soon as it appears, acne must be treated effectively and quickly. Initially, creams and lotions are used for mild acne, but in cases of severe, for example, "cystic" acne, a strict regimen of oral systemic antibiotic medication becomes imperative. However, as acne medicine side effects are a common occurrence, oral medication, in the form of pills or capsules must be prescribed and monitored continuously by a qualified, dermatologist .
Identification
Acne medicine side effects are usually associated with oral rather than topical, acne medicine products that are prescribed by qualified, dermatologists or physicians for more acute and advanced forms of acne. To be more specific, Acne medicine side effects can occur with the ingestion of Isotretinon or Accutane-based products, proved to be the most powerful orally administered, acne medication today.
Considerations
There are some important considerations that qualified, dermatologists and physicians factor in before prescribing oral medication that cause acne medicine side effects. The first consideration is a diagnosis to specifically evaluate the severity of the acne problem, the second, is the medical status of the patient itself. For example, oral acne medication containing Isotretinon (Accutane) is not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding mothers, or women using birth control pills as part of a self-prescribed, acne medication regimen.
Time Frame
Although there can be long-term, acne medicine side effects, timely medical intervention and treatment can almost certainly diminish, or possibly eliminate, the side effects on conclusion of the oral acne treatment. Time-frames for the duration of acne medicine side effects will, of course, vary from the overall medical condition or severity of the acne problem, of one acne sufferer to another. However in general, acne medicine side effects usually cease, either on conclusion of oral acne medication, or within a short period thereafter.
Misconceptions
Many acne sufferers believe that topical acne medication do not cause any side effects, as opposed to those that occur with oral medication. Moreover, they also believe that topical treatment with creams and lotions can effectively treat and cure any acne problem. The truth is that acne medicine side effects can also be caused by topical medication, and include, skin inflammation, irritation and dryness, especially among people who have sensitive skin. Severe or acute acne problems cannot and should not be treated by topical medication.
Warning
There are many possible acne medicine side effects, some more dangerous than the other. Therefore, it is imperative that acne sufferers experiencing one or more side effects must ensure that they are continuously monitored by the particular dermatologist or physician treating them. Common side effects include:behavioral changes, breast tenderness, cramped legs, decreased libido, dizziness, depression, fatigue and fluctuating body weight.
