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Hello,I am 22 years old and i have had acne on my

Sent to Health Experts January 30, 2007 7:12 p.m.

Hello,
I am 22 years old and i have had acne on my chin and mouth area for abotu 2 years now. I have tried everything from ProActiv to Antibiotics and nothing seems to work. What can this be? These are like big red bumps that hurt, and do not seem to go away for abotu 2 weeks. Please help! thank you

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Female , Age: 22

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ProActiv Antibiotics RetinA

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January 30, 2007 7:15 p.m. (3 minutes and 0 seconds later)

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HI! A bit more information would help me to best advise you:

1) Did you see a Dermatiologist?

2) What antibiotics have you tried?

3) Is it constant? Or does it seem to get better, then worsen again?

Let me know so that I may better assist you! Donna RN

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Sent January 30, 2007 7:23 p.m. (7 minutes and 30 seconds later)

Hello,
my Dermatologist put me on Minocycline and it did not help.
It is constant, however some times are worse then others, where ill have more than one at a time. But they are really red and they hurt. But it is only on my chin/mouth area.
I am getting married in 3 months and i am so upset that i cant do anythign about it. Please help me.

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January 30, 2007 7:42 p.m. (19 minutes and 8 seconds later)

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HI! A few more questions:

1) Have they prescribed steroid creams to apply?

2) Do you use Tarter Control Toothpaste?

3) Have you noticed it is worse during a particular season?

Donna RN

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Reply to Donna RN
Sent January 30, 2007 7:44 p.m. (2 minutes and 2 seconds later)

Yes i use Tarter Control Toothpaste, no I have not been on steroids, no change with seasons.
but i do have these white "pockets" kind of like whiteheads around my mouth and chin also. Its like my pores are clogged.

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January 30, 2007 8:06 p.m. (22 minutes and 9 seconds later)

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HI. Okay. Circumoral dermatitis is a common form of "acne" that can appear around the mouth and chin. This is sometimes very responsive to a medication called Eladil or Elocon, a topical cream (mometasone furoate cream). Your dermatologist can prescribe this for you. Also, Tarter Control toothpaste has been associated with a form of peri-oral dermatitis. I suggest that you stop using the tarter control toothpaste, you may see improvement in 1-2 weeks. And, get a prescription for the Elocon.

I believe you will see improvement with this strategy. Donna RN

p.s. Good luck with your wedding! You will be BEAUTIFUL!!!

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Reply to Donna RN
Sent January 30, 2007 8:16 p.m. (9 minutes and 56 seconds later)

Thank you so so so much!

I will go to the Doctor immediatley!

Thank you so much for your time, God Bless!

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