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About Acne

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Acne Information For Teen Girls

The main cause of acne is clogged pores. The oil in your skin, called sebum, is one cause of clogged pores. Two other causes of clogged pores include dead skin cells and bacteria.

Sebum production is sensitive to hormones, and our bodies make more sebum when hormones surge.3

In most cases, acne can be treated. An over-the-counter medication may work, but you may need to see a dermatologist. Your dermatologist can also prescribe medication.3 If you do not have a dermatologist, click here to find a physician near you.

Many girls with acne are surprised that they can wear makeup while going through acne treatment. You can even use moisturizer and sunscreen. It is important to choose "oil-free" or "noncomedogenic" cosmetics, or those that state "won't clog pores." You may have to experiment to find the best cosmetics for your skin. Your dermatologist is a good source of information about which products to use.3

Diet and acne are discussed often, but the fact is that acne is not caused by food, and it can't be cleared with a strict diet. It is important for your health to eat a balanced diet with healthy foods.3

Tanning and acne are also important to consider. Many girls feel that sunlight helps. While there is no proven beneficial effect of sunlight on acne, we do know that ultraviolet light from the sun increases your risk of cancer and early skin aging. Additionally, many acne treatments can cause extra sun sensitivity, so it is important to talk to your dermatologist about how to use the product, read directions on medication, and use sunscreen.3

Successful skin acne treatment means getting it under control and keeping it under control. Once you see signs of acne, the earlier you start treatment, the sooner you may see the results of treatment.3

Indication and Usage

SOLODYN is an oral antibiotic approved to treat only the red, pus-filled pimples of moderate to severe acne in patients 12 years of age and older. SOLODYN won't improve infected acne cysts (nodules) under the skin. In clinical studies, SOLODYN did not work on blackheads or whiteheads. The safety of using SOLODYN longer than 12 weeks has not been studied and is not known. It is not known whether this kind of minocycline will be effective in treating infections. You should use SOLODYN only as directed by your doctor to reduce the chance that bacteria will become resistant to this antibacterial drug and similar drugs.

Important Safety Information for SOLODYN Tablets
  • The most common side effects were headache, tiredness, dizziness, and itching.
  • SOLODYN contains minocycline. Like other antibiotics based on tetracycline, minocycline can harm an unborn child when taken by a pregnant woman.
  • Tetracycline drugs should not be used when a child's teeth are forming (during the last half of pregnancy and up to 8 years of age) because they may cause permanent darkening of teeth.
  • Severe irritation and bleeding in the colon (pseudomembranous colitis) have been reported with nearly all antibiotics and may range from mild to life-threatening. Talk to your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.
  • Light-headedness, dizziness, and a spinning feeling have been reported by patients taking minocycline.
  • In rare cases, patients can develop an increased sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity).
  • Don't use SOLODYN if you are pregnant. Men and women who are trying to conceive a child should not take SOLODYN. SOLODYN may make an oral contraceptive less effective.
  • This drug should not be used by anyone who has had allergic reactions to any of the tetracycline drugs.
  • The safety of using SOLODYN for longer than 12 weeks has not been studied and is not known.
  • SOLODYN may cause a serious rash and allergic reactions that may affect parts of your body. Discontinue SOLODYN immediately if symptoms occur.