Background: I've had trouble with acne, though it's definitely under control now. Recently I've had cysts show up near my earlobes, and some get infected and look like lumps under the skin. Previous dermatologist took a pretty comprehensive history, drained the cyst and then gave me a shot of cortisone. Bam, cyst is gone in days.

New dermatologist I just saw looked at the cyst, then prescribed an oral antibiotic to take for 3 months, and a topical antibiotic/benzoyl peroxide also to take long-term saying that we are going to treat the acne -and- cyst as a whole. Turns out that these are category C drugs, even though I told him that I'm TTC. He also sent me to the receptionist who told me about the cleanser and mask that they sell.

Bees, what is your experience with Category C drugs? Also, does this doctor seem as suspicious to you as he does to me? My acne really isn't a problem, and I'd really rather not take an oral antibiotic and I hate benzoyl peroxide. I told him so, but he says this is the course of action we are going to take and that it's best.

Any thoughts are welcome! Thanks!