Anyone tried Aknemycin emulsion?

My dermatologist recommended this Aknemicin stuff to me. I actually thought it was just a toner, so I didn't bother asking how to use it—I just assumed. She told me to apply it at night, and honestly, it was a struggle just to track it down at the CVS. To make matters worse, the instructions are only in German, which isn't exactly helpful for me. If anyone here has used this emulsion before, I’d really appreciate some insight. Does it actually work? How exactly am I supposed to apply it? Is it worth the hassle?

thanks

Here’s the quick version

My daughter dealt with massive acne issues and has been on this regimen for 6 months now
Skinoren cream in the morning
Differin at night
And Aknichthol lotion whenever things get inflamed

After 6 months, her skin is totally clear—not a single breakout or bit of inflammation left
buditi uprna ...it’s worth every penny, plus monthly checkups

...😕 ..."aknemycin"??...I've seriously never heard of that one before... what does the label actually say on it? Like, what's the main active ingredient they're using? ...just curious...

Karen Myers4, thanks for the tip!

Scott Allen10, from what I can tell, the main ingredient is Erythromycin. Hopefully someone else chimes in soon to give me the full rundown.

placidraven22 said:Scott Allen10, from what I can gather, the main ingredient is Erythromycin. I'm hoping someone else chimes in to give us more details, though.

And did they tell you how long you're actually allowed to use it? Since Erythromycin is an antibiotic, I guess you probably shouldn't use it for too long.😕

My dermatologist told me to apply it once a day until my next appointment in about a month. Then we’ll see how things are looking and decide if I should stick with it or quit.

I've used it before.
I think I know which dermatologist you went to.
When I was on this stuff, my skin was a total disaster (not saying it is now, but it's better), so I can't really be objective about it.
Maybe it works for you... You're supposed to use it for like 12 weeks. It might take a month or two before you even see a tiny bit of progress.
I just couldn't wait that long... I needed something that would fix my face faster.
Like someone already mentioned, the main ingredient is 1% Erythromycin.
The cream is meant to help calm down the inflammation.

I totally agree that you have to stay consistent... though I'm terrible at that... I'm always looking for the quick fix.
And honestly, it feels like every single cream makes things worse before they actually start getting better!

Combining Differin and Skinoren could actually be a solid move.
But when your breakouts are huge, everything just feels sooo slow and useless.

Just remember one thing... and please, learn from my mistakes!!!
Don't go to an esthetician... just let the process happen, even if it looks bad for a bit... seriously, don't let them mess everything up.
If you have one of those massive spots that's super obvious, just wait a few days until it's ready and deal with it yourself... just don't go picking at your face like crazy!

@Karen Myers4/">@@Karen Myers4
How old is your daughter now? And what kind of skin issues was she actually dealing with?!
Everyone thinks their own problems are the biggest...😁
Give me the lowdown on how it looked back then versus how it looks today.
Where do you guys pick up Differin?!
Ever gone to see an esthetician before?

Emily Booth6 said:I used it.
I think I know which dermatologist you saw.
When I was using that cream, my skin was a total disaster (not saying it's perfect now, just better), so I can't be objective here.
Maybe it works... You typically use it for about 12 weeks. It might take a month or two before you actually see any progress.
I didn't have the patience... I needed something that would fix my face faster.
As someone already mentioned, the main ingredient is 1% Erythromycin.
The cream should help calm down the inflammation.

Combining Differin and Skinoren could be a solid move.
But when your skin is trashed, everything feels painfully slow and useless.

Right when I gave up on all those expensive products I wasted a fortune on, two massive cysts popped up right in the middle of my face😠 so I went to see a dermatologist. She told me to start Accutane (that's how you spell it, right?). I haven't started yet because I need blood work first—and the thought of a needle in my vein😲... just stick me anywhere else, please.😬 On top of that, along with some Aknemycin, she gave me this huge pile of creams and gels (for brightening—I have to admit, the cream is actually pretty good... and it's probably better if it stays $67 effective😬), sunscreen, and various other stuff. So yeah, there goes more money down the drain.
My breakouts aren't constant, let's just say🙄. They show up rarely, but when they do, they linger forever and look hideous. Honestly, it makes me want to scratch them off or just hide my whole face🙂. I wish there was something that worked overnight!

Emily Booth6 said:@Karen Myers4/">@@Karen Myers4
How old is your daughter and what kind of skin issues did she actually deal with?!!
Everyone thinks their own problems are the biggest in the world...😁
Give me some details on how it started and how things look now.
Where do you guys buy Differin?!
Has she ever even seen an esthetician!?

My daughter is 17 and a half right now.
Since last year, she’s been dealing with those painful, deep cystic breakouts from puberty—they were looking sort of purplish and red.
So, we finally hit up a dermatologist before the holidays. She was on Aknefug pills for three months, plus she uses creams religiously every single morning and night without skipping a beat.

We usually see our dermatologist in Columbus (it’s a private practice and isn't pricey—way better than wasting money on some esthetician who won't actually fix anything).

Once I get home... I'll drop my doctor's address and cell number here.

I’m not just saying this to be nice, she’s seriously incredible.

Just a heads-up for anyone who isn't aware: acne isn't just some rite of passage during
puberty. It can be triggered by various factors, including certain medications like hormones, testosterone, antidepressants, and more.

Certain medications can also cause acne. Specifically, hormone medications like contraceptive agents [medroxyprogesterone injections (Depo-Provera) and older oral contraceptives--newer birth control pills such as Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Estrostep can actually improve acne], testosterone, corticosteroids [prednisone, methylprednisone, dexamethasone, prednisolone, betamethasone, cortisone, hydrocortisone, and triamcinolone], and anabolic steroids [danocrine (Danazol) and stanozolol (Stomba)] can all aggravate acne. Other medications known to exacerbate acne include certain antidepressants, drugs used to treat tuberculosis, anti-seizure medications, and cyclosporin (Neoral, Sandimmune).
Oftentimes, it is difficult for doctors to determine the sole cause of acne. Because of this, it may take time and multiple trials of medication to find the medication most effective for the treatment of your acne.

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Look, I never said other things don't trigger breakouts, but with my daughter, it was clearly just her hormones going haywire during puberty...
I'm not trying to start some huge debate about every single cause or treatment out there since I'm definitely no medical expert.

Does anyone actually know where I can get my hands on some Accutane? I’ve been hunting everywhere but it’s nowhere to be found, so does it require a prescription from a doctor or can I just walk in and buy it off the shelf??

Accutane can be a bit tricky to track down at the pharmacy; you won't find it in just any drugstore, though if you make an effort to visit a few different locations, you should eventually have some luck. I guess it depends on the specific shop, as one pharmacist I spoke to insisted I needed a formal prescription, whereas at another location, I simply showed them my dermatologist's report and they didn't ask for anything else before handing it over. It ends up costing about $130.
My dermatologist also recommended that I incorporate Retin-A gel into my nightly routine, so I was wondering if anyone here might know if there's any significant difference if I were to apply it in the morning instead? I was thinking about using the Accutane at night, mainly because my skin looks so radiant after using it that I'm hesitant to look less glowing during the day.

Honestly, slathering on topical antibiotics just doesn't make any sense at all. And that whole "Accutane" thing? It feels like some gimmick dreamed up by a dermatologist or a pharmacist just to lighten someone's wallet.
My advice is simple: steer clear of those local antibiotic creams and just stay away from those types of products entirely.

placidraven22 said:My dermatologist recommended this Accutane (I actually thought it was a toner, so I didn't ask how to use it). She just mentioned last night that I should start using it. It was a struggle to find at the local pharmacy, but the instructions are only in German, which I don't really understand. If anyone has used this emulsion, I’d appreciate some info. How does it work? How do you apply it? Is it any good?

thanks

Same situation here. 😁
Nobody seems to be mentioning how to use it, what it's for, or the side effects...
It's frustrating when they write these damn instructions in German.😠
I was at my dermatologist's office in Chicago for a checkup a few days ago, and everything is fine, I just got a new schedule for my current meds. Now I'm applying a serious lotion for 10 minutes morning and night, then Skinoren in the morning, Derma, and finally this "black" Accutane at night...

If anyone actually knows the specifics on this stuff... 🙂 👋

I’m actually wondering about the usage too,...
My dermatologist didn't really walk me through it, and the instructions are all in German...
Do you apply the white paste first, or... what's the deal with that white cream... like Haleon...

First, you wash your face with a gentle medical cleanser—something like an Eucerin wash—and pat it dry. After that, you apply the white paste first (which is actually just the Accutane), then lightly layer the brown paste over it to help camouflage the spots. 😁

The Accutane goes on in the morning, specifically targeting those problematic areas where the breakouts are larger or more concentrated. Using Accutane alongside a Retin-A gel at night has proven to be a killer combo for moderate acne, and honestly, you’re seeing more and more US dermatologists recommending this exact pairing lately. Just a heads-up: expect things to look a bit worse before they get better, but you should start seeing actual results within a month. That said, I strongly suggest talking to a doctor first (especially when you're dealing with the intensity of Retin-A)... 👍

I’ve been using Acnemycin for almost a week now, and honestly, I can already see an improvement. It’s actually pretty great.