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free skin care · Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:01 pm

I finally got into see my derm. Yes, months later. Lol well she gave me prescriptions for Retin-A .05%, Clindamycin Phosphate Lotion 1%, and Amoxicillin.

I am using the PSF papaya cleanser. Is that okay to use with both of them? I didn't think to ask. I also read in the directions that I am supposed to wait to apply the Retin-A at least 20 minutes after I wash my face. Is it necessary? Lol I know that sounds bad but I really just like collapsing into bed. Oh yeah and with the Amoxicillin how long do they usually put you on oral antibiotics? She has me on them for 5 months and that just seems like an excessively long period of time.

free skin care · Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:24 pm

Geez - that took awhile didn't it!?

I don't really have answers for you but do suggest contacting Darren at PSF. He is a genius and will know exactly what you can & can't use.

I comment here only to tell you to make sure you be careful while taking the anti-biotics. 1st of all, unless you're ready to be a mommy again, take extra precautions when hubby does come into town. It decreases or in some cases counter-acts with birth control pills if you are taking them.

And to make things more fun, especially due to the length of time you're supposed to be taking them I think a UTI may be in your future. I'm adding a link for some 'home remedies' that DO work. I ALWAYS drink tons of cranberry juice whenever I am on antibiotics.

http://www.msu.edu/~eisthen/yeast/yourself.html

free skin care · Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:46 pm

The Amoxicillin is a very low dose antibiotic and you may end up taking it longer than 5 months depending on how your skin clears up. The extremely low dose is usually safe for long term in most people (I say most people but you need to take into account your current health). The reason it is suggested you wait 20 minutes is that your skin needs to be completely dry before you apply the retin-a otherwise you may cause an increase in irritation.

free skin care · Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:00 am

the amoxicillin and clindamycin will be great during the first few months when the retin-a makes you break out -- they will keep it to a minimum.

As far as the papaya cleanser goes, if it has a high concentration of papaya enzymes it might be irritating in the first few weeks, but I doubt it's strong enough to be incompatible with the retin-a once you get used to it.
I would grab a little bottle of cetaphil just to get you over the first few weeks and then try and bring it back in.
I would also just try washing your face after dinner or something instead of right before bed -- it is really important to be consistent with retin-a if you're using it for acne purposes and so if you have the tendency to conk out some nights without applying, you're not going to get the best results.
ok, just some quick tips --
be consistent
use as small amount of retin-a as possible
if you experience a ton of irritation, look into niacinamide or short contact therapy
wear sunscreen
your skin will thin so don't pick, you'll bruise!
be patient

free skin care · Sat Apr 28, 2007 12:50 pm

Ok thanks for relieving my concerns about the antibiotics. That website had some interesting info. I wrote Darren about the cleanser. I will try to not pick. I always wear sunscreen so that isn't a problem.

Thanks for your help.

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