When your diagnosed with Crohn's you mainly think of your new diet, weight, medications, and other similar matters. The doctor gives you some pills to take and you're happy to do so, just as long as the pain ends. You probably have a lot of questions, such as "How often do I take this?", "Will it stop the pain?", and "What can I safely eat?". I'll bet that one of those questions is not "What will these pills do to my face?". Some medications, such as Prednisone, can cause one's face (and other places) to break out. You want the problem to go away. The easiest way to do this is to stop taking your medicine. However, this is not an option. Be thankful, for there is another way.
I recommend seeing a dermatologist. A skin doctor can prescribe something to help you regain control of your pores. I personally have had experience with three different face medications, all which have worked with tremendous positive results. These three items are Seba-Nil, Azelex, and Cetaphil. Seba-Nil is a liquid medication that is applied to the face with a cotton square, Cetaphil is an OTC face wash, and Azelex is a face cream. All of these transparent so nobody has to know you use these products and all are used before going to sleep. Seba-Nil and Azelex are prescription drugs, so you must see a doctor if you want these.
Sometimes Predisone can leave us with unsightly purple colored lines on the skin. These are stretch marks. To get rid of these, talk to your dermatologist about Retin-A. Retin-A is another skin cream that is applied only to areas with stretch marks. The cream (transparent, BTW) causes the skin in the area to peel away, taking the purple marks with them. This drug takes 4 to 6 weeks to work effectively.
In conclusion, don't let face break outs but a damper on your life. These are the least of your worries in the long run.
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