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[drdst122]

Just wondering what the most convenient and cheapest route to getting some prescriptions similar to Doxycycline.

I brought a couple months supply with me before leaving, and ran out without thinking about it. I can feel my skin turning on me.

I live in Cheonho-Dong. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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[oldtactics]

There's probably a skin clinic on the same block as your apartment complex. Doctors here prescribe the same things as your home country, so they'll know what you need when you ask for the pharmaceutical name. If you just need a prescription refill, the doctor doesn't even really need to speak English.

If you're looking for more of a consultation, most of the skin clinics within a block or two of Apgujeong station have English service.

[drdst122]

Thanks for the replies.

I just wanted to see if I had to go to a skin clinic and if going there is expensive with our national insurance or not.

I guess I'll just pop into an office around here and see what happens.

Any other suggestions are welcomed.

Thanks again.

[crossmr]

Here is a list of Korean medications that contain it:
http://www.druginfo.co.kr/search2/search.aspx?q=Doxycycl

There seem to be several, so probably they have what you're looking for. If you know the exact amount you can match it and ask for the exact one. Print it out if you want. Check the drug info page in English and find the exact name of the active ingredient. Is it monohydrate or hyclate?

any time you want to replace any medication from home just run the main ingredient, in English, through this page and it will tell you which Korean medications contain it. Works for over the counter stuff too like cold, flu, or stomach medications.

[oldtactics]

Not expensive at all - I pay 10,000 per visit with insurance.

Prescriptions here are also cheaper than back home, but be aware that some acne medication isn't covered by insurance because it's considered cosmetic. I paid about 20,000 for Clindoxyl gel & about 60,000 a month for brand name Accutane.

Dermatologists here don't write refill prescriptions, so you'll need to go back once a month unless you can talk them into writing a few prescriptions at once. Something to keep in mind if you're travelling a fair distance.

[derbot]

[oldtactics]

I went to a dermatologist at a skin clinic, told him I wanted Accutane, explained that I knew the risks. They generally prescribe lower doses here for longer periods of time. I was on 20/30mg per day for about 6 months and I've been clear for 8 months since the end of the course. After the first visit, I had to go back monthly for a check-up to get a new prescription, but I was in and out in about 2 minutes. Much less hassle than in North America, and much cheaper.

[crossmr]

[derbot]

thanks oldtactics. went in earlier and got myself sorted. it was annoying though. at home i was on 30mg. the doctor here asked how many capsules i wanted and i said one a day. the one is a 10 mg capsule and when i asked for more he said no to take it slow. doh

[Chalmers]

go to the pharmacy and get a pro-biotic supplement, google probiotics and ance and read about how it will help you. im 27 and just started having moderate acne this summer for some reason, i tried 3 different antibiotics and they didnt work and the creams are even worse. eventually i got a prescription renewed from the US for BPO 8% benzoyl peroxide creamy wash and have been taking 2 probiotic pills everyday and my face has cleared up completely almost after 2 weeks.

short of the long...i don't recommend antibiotics, they have really bad side effects...

[derbot]

chalmers,

for some people accutane is the only solution. as a teenager i went through countless different pills and topical lotions with no result. i have some scars to show it too.

[brakattack]

Anyone know of any English speaking dermatologists/skin clinics in or near Anyang? I know there are some in Seoul but I'd rather not have to make the trek there every time I need a prescription refill. Please let me know if you do I'd really appreciate it.

[Dazed and Confused]

I think the great thing about dermatology in this country is how cheap it is. My sister has awful skin and her doctor in the US will only prescribe meds because her that's all her insurance will pay for. In Korea she got laser treatments and saw a marked improvement. And it was cheap too! She never could have afforded the proceedures in the US.

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