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What next :dd just 16 spots /had long term antibiotics and cream etc

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Burpsandrustles · 31/10/2023 07:09

She's mottled all over her back with scars I think the spots are mostly not raised but the stain for want of a better word is there.
On her face it's rough and raised, not many angry spots but she's got forehead all raised etc and spots on her face.

Is there anything else we can do.... Or ask doc for

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Burpsandrustles · 31/10/2023 07:10

I think we sought help about 2 years ago.

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TwilightSkies · 31/10/2023 07:12

What is her diet like?
You need to find out what is causing the spots in the first place. Hormonal imbalance? Gut issues?

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Burpsandrustles · 31/10/2023 20:44

I don't know how would I find that out?.. Ie obviously we try and feed her as many good things as possible. But she's recently got constipation, and has panni or pizza at schools.

Breakfast is usually Greek style yogurt with nuts, currants, strawberry etc and dinner stir fry or salad. I used to be brown bread but cut down on that after constipation issues...

I have pcos.

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crazycrofter · 31/10/2023 20:47

The doctors usually like to work through a number of different anti-biotics and topical creams, before they'll refer to a dermatologist so you'll need to go back to the GP. At this point (once you're referred), the option is roaccutane - which is controversial (links to various side effects) but has a high effectiveness rate. I took it, my dh did and both our children have too. Unfortunately for my ds it hasn't worked long-term, but my dd had better success with it. My ds also had much worse side effects than dd (migraines, back ache/muscle aches and several nosebleeds every day/night).

crazycrofter · 31/10/2023 20:48

PS my ds finds dairy makes his skin worse.

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Burpsandrustles · 31/10/2023 20:49

She's about to do gcse... I don't want to risk strange drugs and in herself it bothers her but not that much....

So I should say to docs she's still got it

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GodblessHookyStreet · 31/10/2023 20:50

Your daughter needs roaccutane, push the dr for it.

emmylousings · 31/10/2023 21:05

There doesn't seem to be any consensus on the link between diet and acne, but cutting out certain foods might help, though you need to be strict, do one thing at a time and be prepared to wait quite a while for any difference. My DB had awful skin and was told by a homeopathic that he had dairy intolerance. My skin was awful and the pill made a difference (the underlying cause is often hormonal). Can you afford to pay for a dermatologist? My DM spent a fortune on alternative therapies for DB, but I can't really say if they made much difference.
I'd probably try it if I was in your position, and could afford it, its awful to see your DC suffer with this.
I was put on spirololactine at one point which helped a bit. My DB was put on roccatine (sp?!), and it made him really depressed so watch for side effects if you decide to try that. Its great that you care and are supportive of your DD. My parents were very dismissive for a long time and that made it worse.

emmylousings · 31/10/2023 21:06

Sorry its spironolactine.

yikesanotherbooboo · 31/10/2023 21:26

Go and see your GP. Topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics , the pill and other treatments can work really well for acne. There are protocols for treatment for doctors in and outwith the NHS .

FormerlyPathologicallyHappy · 31/10/2023 21:42

They’ll try the pill or more antibiotics and if it doesn’t work roaccutane.

I took roaccutane and it was a life saver. If she’s scarring you can’t wait around, as she leaves her teen years levels of growth hormone drop and you don’t heal up as well.

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Burpsandrustles · 31/10/2023 22:14

@yikesanotherbooboo

She's been on oral for a long time and topical but admit she some time forgets to take them or apply cream etc.

I'm just wondering if it's time to give something else a go and what support I can expect from gp??

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Burpsandrustles · 31/10/2023 22:16

@FormerlyPathologicallyHappy

Her face is covered but better than back her whole back has marks and rear etc....

Is there anything else we can apply in the mean time to help....

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HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 31/10/2023 22:16

I'd try the pill as next treatment

yikesanotherbooboo · 31/10/2023 22:17

Your GP won't be trying to withhold treatment so DD should go to see them for the next step whatever that is.

MoonlightMuse · 31/10/2023 22:17

Does your DD wear make up? I had acne until my mid 20s. The biggest game changer was the foundation I wore

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Burpsandrustles · 31/10/2023 22:17

Our gp is a very nice man but errs towards inactive stuff

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yikesanotherbooboo · 31/10/2023 22:19

As far as using things that you buy , salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide both dry the skin which is part of management of this disease . They can be too much so have to be used carefully but they are definitely part of the treatment picture.

Tempnamechng · 31/10/2023 22:30

Try a different gp. Depending on what is causing it, could be food intolerance, which could also link to the constipation. If you can't afford an intolerance test then keep a food diary and exclude things like gluten, diary etc in turn. If her spots are hormonal the pill might help. Hydrocolliod spot stickers are amazing for individual spots, or patches for larger areas. They dry the spot up overnight. A dap of teatree oil in the morning will stop it making up again. Low quality facial products are a false economy, my dd uses Ordinary Skincare products. Sometimes a spotty back can be made worse by shampoos or conditioners, tell your dd to tie up her hair after rinsing out conditioner in the shower and then wash her back with a teatree bodywash after she has tied up her hair. Obviously make sure she uses clean towels and changes into clean clothes after showering, as the pores on her skin will be more open and susceptible to bacteria.

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Burpsandrustles · 01/11/2023 21:52

I am a huge fan of tea tree oil and try and encourage her to use it.

However very good tip about her back I will mention this.

I've got her a sensitive skin body wash and aveno hair.where do I go for allergy testing or food intolerance?

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LadyHag · 01/11/2023 21:55

As an interim.measure while you get gp to progress things have you tried the silver based mousturiser?

CatrinVennastin · 01/11/2023 21:56

My DD has acne and I have cystic acne. We both use Skin47 cleanser and serum. I was very sceptical due to price but oh my god the difference in both our skin is amazing.

Nonamesleft1 · 01/11/2023 21:58

Dd cut out dairy and it made a massive difference. I was sceptical but can’t deny it. It was obvious in a week, we’re a year on now any her skin is clear on her face and back, and the red angry/scar patches have gone. This is from big spots all across her shoulders and upper back, cheeks, forehead and chin.

it’s also sorted her gut issues- constipation being the main one, but nausea, wind and occasional diarrhoea and vomiting as well, which I’d always put down to bugs.

worth a try? Give it a couple of weeks. Won’t do any harm at least.

HappiDaze · 01/11/2023 22:01

Roaccutane

This gets rid of persistent back acne pretty much permanently

Ignore everything negative you read about it

It is literally is a wonder drug that will change her life for the better

If the antibiotics don't work after 3 months they never will

Your GP is clueless if they keep prescribing it

HappiDaze · 01/11/2023 22:02

Bad acne

Not

Back acne

Obvs will get rid of back acne too