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Can Bactrim Be Taken Instead Of Azee For Cystic Acne?

Hello, I am a 26 yr old female. I have moderate to severe cystic acne all over my face. My dermatologist prescribed me azee 250 mg every night along with application of nadibact cream. This worked for a while, acne reduced little, but never cleared completely. Now in spite of being on same regimen, they are growing steadily. pls give me some advice. Should i ask my dermatologits about bactrim ds??
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Acne cystic responds to Dapsone drug very well than Bactrim DS. You may discuss with your dermatologist about Dapsone. It may be taken thrice a day until the good response.

In my patients having cystic acne, I prescribe Dapsone drug. Another mode of treatment is intracystic steroid injection-injection triamcinolone.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Ilyas Patel
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Dermatologist,  Dr. Ilyas Patel's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Cystic acne might respond to Dapsone drug or Isotretinoin drug. Intracystic steroid injection may also improve the condition. You discuss with your dermatologist and get proper treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel
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Can Bactrim Be Taken Instead Of Azee For Cystic Acne?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Acne cystic responds to Dapsone drug very well than Bactrim DS. You may discuss with your dermatologist about Dapsone. It may be taken thrice a day until the good response. In my patients having cystic acne, I prescribe Dapsone drug. Another mode of treatment is intracystic steroid injection-injection triamcinolone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel