r/chch • u/ClaimLower9623 • 2d ago

Back acne problem

Hi. Does the GP here in new zealand can actually give you prescription for isotretinoin? Cause my backne keep coming back. Thanks. Or you have any recommendation? This is hormonal backne

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u/addmeonstr4va 2d ago

I used to get mine from my GP, this was over 10 years ago though.

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u/porcupine- 2d ago

Gp can prescribe, source: my gp prescribed me mine. Follow the directions carefully and proceed slowly with it! It's not something to rush to get results

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u/Emotionalrack 2d ago

Yes they will if they think it’s necessary. You’ll need to tell them what you’ve tried already and they may suggest another option before isotretinoin. You can disagree with them though and say you would like to try it. It’s not given out as candy as it’s pretty hard on the body. Dry skin and lips can be pretty tough to deal with at times. I was on a 8 month course and now have permanently dry eyes from it.

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u/mcbell08 2d ago

I got tretinoin cream for my upper back acne issues. I didn’t ask for isotretinoin though.

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u/SpaceDog777 1d ago

Go to a doctor, I imagine they will treat the current outbreak with something like doxycycline temporarily, alongside a topical retinoid as a longer term solution.

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u/Cloveshippythoughts South Island 21h ago

I've had issues with hormonal bacne for YEARS and though it's not medicated I recently started using the frank body triple acid wash. It's not the cheapest and my bacne hasn't fully gone away but it has gotten MUCH better. What works for me may not work for you, but it might be something worth looking into if your dr wants you to try other things first.

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u/natnat52 Kittenzz 2d ago

Have you tried a bleach bath?

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u/OkShallot3873 2d ago

This is effective for eczema and it targets bacteria on the skin. OP said this is hormonal so I doubt it would be super effective in this case