- CYSTIC ACNE & EATING DISORDER~~ HELP 8th November 2005
... presciption medication, the dr recommended i take accutane . I have also been takin 25000UI of vitamain A (i read ... and if so..how did you overcome it?? Do you think accutane is way to go???
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- Oily skin....lets be rid of it!! 8th November 2005
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I used to have bad moderate acne until I went on accutane which turned my life around. So now I'm cure of acne...
... I was under the impression that the accutane was supposed to get rid of all the oil? Did it not ... oily face problem you have I really want to take the accutane to reduce the oil but dont want to go through all...
- experience with skin smoothing techniques? 7th November 2005
... hello everyone! i've finished my 9 month accutane treatment and all is going pretty well, my oil is...
... think you can do microdermabrasion 3 months after accutane ....
... Hey, congrats on finishing the accutane treatment! Before i started accutane ( im on the end...
- differin and tetracycline 7th November 2005
... came back. differin just made it worse for me. im on accutane which is working great. sry i didnt have better news...
... just been prescribed tetracycline - and she's been on accutane already. She was taken off of differin cause she...
- i tried, but i cant find (hormones) 6th November 2005
... they have to go away by them selfs???
and how duz accutane or amnesteem get rid off acne then?????? duz it stop...
... omega 3 will help, male or female. I just wouldn't go accutane . I'd try herbal first. Additionally, you may have...
... Hi,
You asked about how accutane works. Accutane is simply a drug that sort of shuts down your oil...
... Hi,
You asked about how accutane works. Accutane is simply a drug that sort of shuts down your oil ... Christina
Christina - but sometimes... accutane does work and then it's a miracle. I know lots of ... else, what works for one does not work for another. Accutane did not work for my daughter - at least the first...
- The Accutane Plunge.... 6th November 2005
... good luck on accutane ! im 3 weeks in and love it already and ive battled...
- acne war: over / scar war: beginning 6th November 2005
... acne u can ever get) and i was put on 6 months of accutane at the most i could take(40mg/2 a day) and it cleared ... process..remember i have sensitive skin bcuz of the accutane ..been off for more then a month....i use Eurcrin or...
... things on your skin yet. you have to remember that the accutane still has an effect on your for a few months after...
... from personal experience if they work (im still on accutane ) but I would try them...
- Wondering... 6th November 2005
... Im 20 and ending my second course of accutane this month. I really hope my acne goes away within ... the next year or so. Or I need to be on accutane for life....
- homeopathy 5th November 2005
... with this. I have tried just about everything, except accutane . I refuse to go in that direction. Anyways, I was...
- 3rd month on Accutane 4th November 2005
... them but don't know if I can take it when I am on accutane . Probably a question for my derm......
... I went on accutane in March 2004 due to cystic acne and haven't had any...
... wanted to let you guys know.. My friend had been on Accutane and years later he's now finding he has to have some ... kind of surgery for his liver due to the damage Accutane caused. He had already been off of it for years and...
... them but don't know if I can take it when I am on accutane . Probably a question for my derm...
I always keep...
... wanted to let you guys know.. My friend had been on Accutane and years later he's now finding he has to have some ... kind of surgery for his liver due to the damage Accutane caused. He had already been off of it for years and...
... back and shoulders.
The only big side effect of accutane i experience is the horrible chapped lips. If i dont...
- acne worse on one side of face 4th November 2005
... the same, but as I got older and I’ve gone through Accutane twice, it's worse on my left side (though not nearly ... as bad as before the Accutane ). Also, about the pillowcase thing, that doesn’t...
- Acne caused by dairy products 4th November 2005
... At some point about 6 years ago I went on Accutane and was using various antibiotics and my acne almost...
- acne help 4th November 2005
... acne creams, lotions, cleaners, scrubs.... then on to accutane but to be honnest none of them were worth the time...
- Seriously people... 4th November 2005
... How was your initial break out when you started accutane ?...
... im on accutane , 5th month, 80mg, im still not clear and break out...
... What worked for you won't necessarly work for others. Accutane is the biggest mistake of my life. Spread the acne...
- Blue Light Therapy Acne Treatment - Success or comments? 3rd November 2005
... to think it is a waste and he wants me to go onto accutane . I have some reservations about accutane and I am...
- Reducing the harshness to the skin 2nd November 2005
... of people with more severe acne which neccesitates accutane (have thought about it a few times). However, there...
- Question concerning aspirin mask? 1st November 2005
... i do because of accutane , but ive been off for over a month, and it seems fine...
- Mino and break out!!! 1st November 2005
... like I did to tetra. I'm really starting to want accutane . Sorry about all the rambling :) But to answer the...
... this, despite the side effects. Maybe I should use Accutane instead......
- Accutane and Hair Loss 1st November 2005
... hi....im on accutane now...so i havent finished....but i am using biotin...
... I took Accutane about 10 years ago. The entire time I was on it, my ... few strands would fall out. When I quit taking the Accutane , it stopped shedding so much. It may have shed for ... a couple of weeks after I quit the Accutane , but it went completely back to normal. No bald spots...
... accutane sounds like chemotherapy for acne :)...
- Tazorac .05% and Bactrum aren't helping at all 1st November 2005
... along with about 5 different pills. Do you think Accutane will be next for me? I really hope my derm lets me...
... herbal teas like milk thistle, burdrock root before accutane because the problem could be candida. Or, you could...
- Trouble getting Accutane...should I buy online? :-/ 1st November 2005
... ridiculous laws in the US have really put a stop on Accutane availability. If I was you I'd order as soon as possible...
... times call for desperate measures, but once you take accutane from what i've read...you need to get blood test quite ... company online that is willing to sell me something like accutane offline. For all you know they could be selling you...
... rescribing it because there are a lot of derms that support accutane . Call your local pharmacy and see if they can give...
- So... 1st November 2005
... I'm wondering about accutane . My doctor tells me that it is reserved for more severe ... re-appears. I was wondering, when someone starts on accutane does the initial break out, if you get one, reflect...
... fortunately i have never had severe acne. i am on accutane right now though. for the past 3-4 years i have ... trick. my doctor took note of this and prescribed me accutane .
my initial breakout was spread out accross 2 ... telling your derm that if he doesnt prescribe you the accutane then you will go elsewhere. if nothing else works ... , then accutane is the last resort....
... Hey california, thanks for your reply. I doubt if accutane is the right option for me right now, bar my acne...
... did both. I didn't notice any results so I went on accutane , which ALSO makes me depressed.
Don't listen to...
... bothering you though, I would definitely consider accutane , and in my opinion absolutely over the antibiotics...
... was telling me that people are beginning to say that accutane doesnt give depression, but tetro and mino are actually ... shown to give worse depression side effects and accutane . Whenever they ask if I'm depressed, i just say no...
... If you really want accutane just list a bunch of antibiotics you've been on. And ... even if you haven't been on it lol). My dr. told me accutane is reserved for those who have tried oral antibiotics ... as well as topicals. so just list everything BUT accutane and give him/her no choice. :P...
... Thanks buddy, but i'm not sure accutane is the right thing for me yet. I know my doctor will...
- A question for those who've used Proactiv 1st November 2005
... is that she actually got rid of her acne by using accutane , not proactive!
So realistically you can try anything ... in the end, if you've been suffering a long time, accutane is the only "cure" for acne. Do it! You'll be glad...
... skin clear up totally. I'm thinking about trying the accutane , I'm just still a lil reluctant. I have adult acne...
- HELP-Tiny sebaceous cysts on my face 31st October 2005
... skin, just doesnt form a pimple. I am currently on accutane , just completing my first month. My hope is that ... Hope this helps you, and I will tell you if this accutane works on them....
... trvl dawn, could you post your results with accutane and your type of acne? I have the same problem and ... am hoping accutane could help since nothing else seems to work....
... and keep you guys updated. So far I have been on Accutane for 1 month. The excess oil is GONE. I am 5'7,...
- this is the only thing that works for me...unfortunately :( 31st October 2005
... fall....lol my skin is not so great again and im on accutane . My advice is go with what you feel....while i know...
- Body Acne in Relationships? 30th October 2005
... though, I have went to my derm and he has prescribed me accutane . I've been on it for over a week, and I look to put...
... The only thing to clear mine up 95% is accutane and it isnt even working for my face but at least...
- Retin A for body Acne? Or move to Accutane? Please help! 30th October 2005
... don't know what to tell you. My greatest fear with Accutane is the hair loss. I am not sure why that is my greatest...
- Drugs and Accutane 30th October 2005
... more, or is it still from the initial breakout from Accutane . Anyone have any hard facts that could answer my question...
... will probably make acne worse (with or without the accutane ). Sorry I don't have any hard facts for you ... but ... your friend about, it's not a very smart idea to mix accutane with coke because 1) your liver is already under enough ... stress with the accutane , and 2) coke use leaves people anxious and depressed ... run ... maybe not such a good idea just incase that accutane /depression link actually exists. Seems like a pretty ... serious problem would chose to keep using coke while on accutane .
P.S. If none of the above is persuasive, maybe ... the issue of the blood screening tests done while on accutane . Don't think your friend can look forward to the people...
- Initial breakout of accutane 29th October 2005
... and then it is over. I hope :) Are you starting accutane ?...
... hey thanks for that info...yea i feel like accutane is my last resort now...nothing else works that includes ... initial breakout so i'm not sure when to take the accutane . my acne is moderate and im 20..my acne has also slowed...
... clear skin afterward. Skin continues to improve after accutane as it heals.
Good luck. Go on accutane when there...
... you guys and how bad was your acne before starting accutane ?...
- Confused, need advice 29th October 2005
... my face was really bad and immediatly recommended ro accutane which is uk's name for accutane but what i'm confused ... antibiotics it might all come back so should i still go on accutane and hope it clears it completly or stick with the...
... are talking about....if your not comfortable taking accutane maybe you should try to get another derm and see what ... on a rollercoaster ( i know what you mean ) i think accutane is a good choice. It is not as scary as some ppl have...
... I'm with Lexa - give the ro accutane a go, but ONLY if you're 100% comfortable with it ... derm and despite being pretty clear, he recommended accutane . I was a bit confused too because I was pretty clear ... that derms know what they're talking about. I wanted accutane again but he said no even though it seemed worse than ... it was when he did actually put me on accutane ... he said it was different acne (put me back on ... know what they're doing and don't really prescribe accutane indiscriminately.
Just make sure you're 100% comfortabl...
- Accutane / Tetracycline 29th October 2005
... doctor and I was on tetracycline before switching to Accutane , and he told me basically to just stop taking the ... tetra. I immediately started taking the Accutane ....
- Did anyone see this on tv? 29th October 2005
... have not responded to traditional drugs, including Accutane . Since it is not a traditional drug, it might be...
- Post-Accutane 28th October 2005
... comment for those who are thinking about going on accutane . Results definitely vary depending on the person, ... dermie visits. My last resort at least I thought, was accutane in 2003 and it did CLEAR my skin and nobody knew I ... longer for certain products to work since I've been accutane , side effect I guess. My lips are still dry, I have ... redness is THERE. I can tell the bad side effects of accutane when I go for facials. My face normally cleared up ... longer.
This is just my situation, I know for some accutane has worked but I think there's a high chance that ... acne has been haunting you for a while. I thought accutane was banned by the FDA now. I guess not. Let me know...
... down the road even after successful treatments with accutane .
have you considered a second course? i wish you...
... sorry that your acne came back after your course of accutane . I've been off accutane for 14 months now (after...
... back (nothing as bad but cystic) after a year off accutane . I went on a second course (low dose 20 mgs) for ... try spiro. If not, I'd recommend a second course of accutane . I probably could have avoided a second course on ... accutane if I (or my derm) had understood about spiro and hormonal ... accutane .
Good luck....
- other then neospirin, what else???? 28th October 2005
... im on accutane right now and im trying to find a cream that will...
- Desprate for advise on the accutane 27th October 2005
... I've used Accutane many times in the past. My advice:
For the face...
... your derm before you made the decision to stop taking accutane completely. I'm sure he would have recommended you ... to a lower dose. If you are going to do accutane , I suggest just bucking and up and seeing it through...
... I've been on Accutane a few times so I can feel for you. You should stick...
- Could somebody lend a helping hand... 27th October 2005
... it sure makes me want summer year round! I suggest accutane .....I am on it currently bc i got frustrated with ... too, and it worked then after a few months, didnt. Accutane is a big choice and from what ive heard a rough ride...
- ''plugs'' coming out on accutane??? 27th October 2005
... I am on my third month of accutane and have gone through this as well. It sucks, but...
... t come back.
This is correct. I've been on Accutane 3 times, and each time this happened....
- New Diet for Acne: Thoughts anyone? 27th October 2005
... vegetables and nuts the rest of my life.
I'm on Accutane and I eat whatever I choose (which is still pretty...
- My face is a train wreck. 27th October 2005
... c wat she tells me wat i have going on. buthey try accutane or amnesteem, ther both the same( thts wat i was...
... production my face would be so much better. That's what Accutane does I guess. I was on that for about 7 months or...
- in my opinion... 27th October 2005
... Anyways, I used to have really bad skin, I too did the accutane ... didnt work. I was well past the age of puberty...
... acne is uncureable. i have tried EVERYTHING besides accutane . antibiotics (2 times), topicals, creams, lotions ... differin, salicyllic acid, capsiderm. im thinking taking accutane soon. im 20 male had acne since 14. i most likely...
- 3rd course on Accutane 27th October 2005
... What exactly do you mean by "3rd course on Accutane "? Does that mean you have taken it two times before...
... This is my third course on Accutane .
Day 34, Nothing new again and i'm looking at...
... This is my third course on Accutane .
Day 34, Nothing new again and i'm looking at...
- My Accutane Journal (why not?) 26th October 2005
... .just last year? Just curious. I am considering accutane ...haven't made up my mind. Good Luck!!!...
... .just last year? Just curious. I am considering accutane ...haven't made up my mind. Good Luck!!!
Ah! You...
... weigh 180 (roughly). I have very dry skin, even before accutane , which is part of the reason I'm on 20mg daily. But...
- Won't believe this 26th October 2005
... re wondering what my derm gave me, a 6th course of Accutane !...
... longer, so I do plan on continuing it when I'm on Accutane . I'm hoping that once I stop Accutane, this cleansing...
... exhausted all possibilities. BTW, I think 6 times on accutane is outrageous. Obviously, it’s not gonna work. She...
... exhausted all possibilities. BTW, I think 6 times on accutane is outrageous. Obviously, it’s not gonna work. She...
... Bostongirl – she has continued to break out after accutane . Mostly on the right side of her face. That’s the ... she gets more near her neck which never happened pre- accutane . It’s weird. She’s back on antibiotics which helps...
- Inositol- does it work?? 25th October 2005
... again. I've really tried nearly everything but accutane and a couple antibiotics. After feeling SO hopeless...
... again. I've really tried nearly everything but accutane and a couple antibiotics. After feeling SO hopeless...
- Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! 25th October 2005
... pretty oily but about two months ago i started taking accutane for alot of little blackheads that seem to about plug ... of grease covering my face.. After about a week of accutane the oilyness went away but now a month later it has...
- Spiro, please don't fail me! (when does it get better???) 25th October 2005
... longer. That drug clears people who were not cleared by Accutane , so have faith. It took quite a while for it to work...
- SweetJade/Erimus are you guys there?? 25th October 2005
... what I can tell). B5 is considered as effective as accutane in reducing sebum production. I myself used it for ... is certainly a more accesible and safer option than accutane . Do some research and you will understand how it works...
... tata, if all else fails, then you can always consider accutane , but only as a last resort after trying erimus' solutions...
... everyone for letting me know that there is a last resort ( accutane ). Although I am really trying to go for a natural ... approach, I know that if I am desperate..i can try accutane (at least a low dosage) to try and control my oil...
- Post-Accutane Laser Treatments--How Long Must You Wait? 24th October 2005
... When I finish my Accutane course in the next few months, I would like to get ... advised that you wait a certain period after you go off Accutane before you get laser treatment, microdermabrasion...
... long..i'm impatient too.. though i've just started accutane ..lol.. it's becos acc makes the skin very sensitive...
- Minocyline journal/ Accutane 24th October 2005
... realized antibiotics actually have less side effects than Accutane , which can affect your vision, your liver, your brain...
... dizziness or light headness. Mino isn't dangerous as Accutane . Why take any risks?...
... Actually Accutane has been recently proven to not be as dangerous as ... so it was a lost cause for me. I am currently on accutane , and the only major danger with it is pregnancy. Otherwise ... but if you want a possible end to acne, I would give accutane a shot. :) Good luck with your choice and with acne...
- starting accutane- journal 24th October 2005
... DAY 8
Well i started Accutane last monday....so that this the 8th day I would take ... one on campus with a problem. :) Soooo I was put on accutane , and hope this works for good!!! So far I dont have ... you can because ive read on here popping anything on accutane is much much worse! By the way it started ( my skin ... tree oil acne gel if i feel the need
Take accutane pill ( dose of 40mg for now) with dinner
... d love to share details/get stories from others on accutane !! Good luck to all! :)...
... Also, has anyone had their acne spread while on accutane ?? Mine was stricly on my cheeks/jaw area and chin ... using a Beta scrub ( even my derm said ok to it on accutane :) ) but i think it started to irritate my skin so ... )
Good luck to everyone on accutane :)...
... Also, I was just wondering if anyone knows if Accutane helps get rid of marks from acne over time.....I have...
... go to the derm tomorrow and I am still so scared of Accutane by I am going to accept it this time. I just hope...
... - no dry lips....weird? most ppl i see on accutane have painfully dry lips by now...mine are same as...
... me i look bad enuff already. but yea good luck with accutane .
Mike...
... month and my lips have not dried out like a lot of accutane users have described. i have applied lip moisturizer...
... first month to two months is the hardest for most accutane users. just grit your teeth and stay as strong as...
... has anyone gotten highlights ( hair lol ) while on accutane ?? if so ... does it work any differently....and is...
... even though i swore to myself i would not pop any on accutane ...i had to. it was just like a mountain. now i have...
... cause more acne, or i would get a reaction due to the accutane . anyone on accutane that has been in the sun have...
... break me out or feel too heavy. this stuff is great on accutane so far and covers well! :)
3 weeks down....4...
... deff. nooooot now. it is better than when i started accutane ., but i had about 4 whiteheads oh just one side of...
... sensitive. If it wasn't because we all know that accutane has helped a lot of people, we probably would all...
... hopefully i will be in the 90% of clear skin from accutane . I sure cant go throuh another cycle of breakouts...
... stand it. i know not to fiddle with the skin while on accutane , but i couldnt help it...they stood out horribly and ... anyone gently squeezed out blackheads or whiteheads on accutane and had bad outcomes later on? lol i get so worried...
... careful about damaging your skin when u squeeze if the accutane has made your tissue fragile. but in the end, you...
... hope they go away soon....anyone that has completed accutane or is later in the course, when did you notice the...
... you that things are going great! I have not tried accutane yet, but i am thinking about it all the time. Im just...
... Hi,
I'm also starting accutane and i am just curious of the process! How tall are ... answered it somewhere in your post). I'm going to start accutane in 4 days on a 60gm dosage per day for 5-6months. ... birth control pill) is okay and won't interuppt the accutane process? I'm going to start these at the same time...
... becuz it seems like recovery takes forever when on accutane ....
... i used to use BP but now that im on accutane my derm said no to that. i havent used anything to...
... and yellow tube. i think whats frusterating about accutane for me is i get randon breakouts in places i have...
... isnt a good idea...it taxes the liver even more and accutane is already harsh on the liver. Its your call but my...
... i think is fine, ive read other journals of ppl on accutane and they had gone out a few times over their course...
... liked it...however i wouldnt recommend it while on accutane becuz it is soo drying..basically its a high strengh...
... like crazzzzy!!! ( i don't scratch at it ) anyone on accutane have this/had this??? im not too dry, but its just...
... I dont know about the itching because im not on accutane remember, but i did read somewhere on here that itching...
... like crazzzzy!!! ( i don't scratch at it ) anyone on accutane have this/had this??? im not too dry, but its just...
... hopefully for good! ) but i have read that while starting accutane you can develope acne in places you never have before...
... thats why I haven't had them. I am on my third week of accutane . I never expected such immediate results.
:) ... I know when I get excited about a product (like ACCUTANE ) I want to tell everyone!! :) . It was all I could ... been working on research with me how she should try accutane it would change her life. She had some cystic acne ... skin is broke out. Now that it's clearing so from the Accutane he just stares at me in awe as if I were the most ... your body gets regulated. I wish we could have a big Accutane graduation party and see everyones wonderful results...
... :p i hope accutane works for me...
... scared i'm going to break out later!! Because i heard accutane is suppose to get all the crap out!! Hmm........
... hope i don't get a breakout~~
Hmm.. 2 days into accutane my skin actually had a breakout!! Like it wasn't horrible ... pretty. My body actually reacted pretty fast to the accutane from day 1..like i had side effects like major dry ... gross!!! I was full freaking out.. i called like the accutane helpline/info numerous times lol~!! but then a week...
... dyed your hair? Is it okay to dye you hair while on accutane ? I'm planning to have some highlights put in my hair...
... it happens...there is a small percentage of ppl on accutane that do not get dry on the course, just less oily...
... started breaking out..(nothing major) or is dat coz of accutane working? Mmm i was clear until now.. i'm wondering ... if make up does sort of interfere with the whole accutane course???? what do you reckon? Does your derm say...
... hey!
yeah its fine to wear makeup on accutane ...as long as its non comedogenic or tested to not ... yeah, it is completaly fine to wear makeup while on accutane ! :)
day...76
well it was going really well...
... prescription runs out anyway. My next choice will be Accutane just because it seems like the only real long term...
... too are almost gone. The life span of a pimple on accutane is so much shorter! i love it lol. Side effects as...
... on for 3 months but I got sick and stopped taking accutane for about a week and I started breaking out about...
... hey lexla, and other female accutane users:
when you wear make up, does cetaphil take ... doing much -.-... give me some advicee.. i've been on accutane for 1 half months now and my face is kinda clear except...
... stop your treatment....the back pains are normal on accutane usually since it dries you out so the bones are also...
... things? Going good i hope.
I was just thinking about accutane and wanted to know if you need to be prescribed to ... if i can afford to see a dermo if i decided tot ry accutane . Thanks for the help!...
... cazzie, you have to get a dermatologist to prescibe accutane , my family doctor wouldnt, because they are so strict...
... expierence! I have a derm app. for next week to start on accutane , and it's helped so much to read this! After much ... sweet 16 present! Quick question for all the seasoned accutane -ers, something thats been really stressing me out...
... following this journal for awhile now, I am on day 87 of accutane . I am alot clearer, My back had a few scars from when ... zits on my cheeks now, it's amazing. I too am also on accutane for 6 months, I have no side effects like you! I have...
... read every one of your posts. I myself started a accutane journal as well. It's my THIRD cycle believe it or...
... think if your skin was EXTREMELY oily before you start accutane that your dryness will be signifigantly less. My...
... that is supposed to help. Keep us updated!!
Accutane Dude..hey! yeah i read your journal all the time too ... agree with you about if my skin was really oily before accutane it would be more '' normal'' than dry...it makes sense...
... frustrated I tried other treatments while i was on accutane . Like I would put egg yolks on my face, tee tree...
... hey accutane dude i got a ? for u tooo k.....im on 80 m/g and i...
... hey accutane dude i got a ? for u tooo k.....im on 80 m/g and i...
... tips? And also has anyone gotten a little worse on accutane under stress? Thanks :)...
... get better soon...have you given any more thought to accutane ? I LOVE it...i had a few rough days last week b/c...
... hey! good luck on accutane , im sure you will love it. As far as spot treatment ... 2 then they are gone lol. It is so much quicker on accutane . also i dont think you really are supposed to spot...
... ''brown'' spots left over that are fading. I LOVE ACCUTANE !!! Only new thing : HUGE dryness on my arms....its...
... Hi
I've been on Accutane for nearly 2 months - around my mouth corners /lips...
... here - a mom to a 16 year old boy who just started
accutane last week. He has suffered from bad nodular acne ... his
history, she didn't hesitate to prescribe the accutane after
he had his blood tests.
We also have cetaphil ... moisturizer because it comes
with an SPF of 15 or 30 and accutane has sun sensitivity as a
side affect....
... dry. I hope it gets better soon. too! Good luck on accutane ...
... All these accutane journals are also helpful to me too - as my 18 year ... old son started Accutane end of November - he has suffered for almost 6 years ... everything - finally convinced the derm. to give the accutane a try. He has been doing good - a little bit of...
- accutane results 24th October 2005
... ok so ive been on 20 mg of accutane for 2 months now and not seeing any great results ... if ne one has been on accutane before my question is should i go to 40 or still give ... breaking out around the jaw line... if ne one has tried accutane or nething im going back to derm next week and would...
- Eucerin?. 23rd October 2005
... made for sensitive skin..which i have now bcuz of accutane ..anyways..any experiences with it? do u think it will...
- Biting the accutane bullet 23rd October 2005
... I recently just finished the last month of my Accutane . I was on it for five months and it was worth every...
... the best parts of your life.
My advice- go on accutane , forget about your acne, and love every minute of...
... i wish you thebest of luck with accutane ...
im a week and a half away from completing my...
... couple of years. Another derm wanted to put me on Accutane last time I went, but I was afraid and uninformed ... the lab tests come back fine and I will be starting Accutane soon. I'll be sure to keep a journal on the board...
... Good luck to you! :) I , too am on Accutane ( Day 9 ) and have battled with acne on my face only ... us it works soon! Keep us updated on when you start accutane , and ill be updating in my journal throughout the...
... Good luck to you! :) I , too am on Accutane ( Day 9 ) and have battled with acne on my face only ... us it works soon! Keep us updated on when you start accutane , and ill be updating in my journal throughout the ... I'm looking forward to reading the updates in your accutane journal, I could use all the info I can get. I too ... dirty work". Since it's advised that you take bcp on Accutane anyway, thought I'd go ahead with that and the Accutane ... clear skin again for once. I was VERY reluctant to try Accutane at first due to the horror stories I've heard, but...
... want to go outside or have anybody see your face, but Accutane is not worth it. All of the possible side effects ... Try everything first before you even consider using Accutane ....
... want to go outside or have anybody see your face, but Accutane is not worth it. All of the possible side effects ... Try everything first before you even consider using Accutane .
Unfortunately I feel all my other options have ... potentially severe side effects. I have been offered Accutane twice in the past and said no, the last time being ... going to end up with even more extensive scarring. Accutane is my last resort, and that's where I stand now. ...
Did you have a bad experience with Accutane or know someone that did? I'd like to hear all exps...
- the war isn't over.. 23rd October 2005
... use to..haha.
anyways..
i finished 6 months of accutane and currently have been off for nearly a month...i...
- Still no permanent solution...plz read.... 23rd October 2005
... have found that comes anywhere close to a cure is accutane . This is my second course. I eat what ever I want ... all the time. I work out ever other day. Before accutane my face was drenched in oil and covered with cysts...
... I agree. Accutane is the closest thing to a cure, and for some people ... clear of acne for nearly 7 years since one course of Accutane ). I am on my second course (first course cleared me ... everyone who is so judgemental and hesitant about Accutane would just at LEAST give it a chance...!!!...
... I'm really happy for all of you who have used Accutane with good results. I was on it about 12 years ago ... as I think back on it and wonder why I was put on accutane in the first place. My acne is much worse now that ... there is a down side (many if you read the faq) for accutane . For some it's a cure all, for others...well...you...
- What is going on with my face? 22nd October 2005
... have tons of oil and large pores, so am currently on accutane for that, but no more breakouts.
Oh, and azelex topical...
... swings. He put me on a BC to supress the androgens, accutane to clear it up, and then retin-A to keep it under...
- how old should a scar be before fixing it? 22nd October 2005
... ermatologist is recommending mine 1-2 months after a finish accutane (in case you don't know is a acne drug that makes...
- accutane and alcohal 22nd October 2005
... should you not drink while on accutane ? Can anyone give me an educted answer. i know accutane ... facts that it is bad to drink while on it though?
Accutane is very taxing on the liver, and it just isn't a good...
... max. I did notice I got tipsy a lot easier while on accutane , even 1 drink was enough, so it's definitely not a...
- Prolonged Redness with Accutane 22nd October 2005
... tons of scarring and redness that are only due to accutane . It took 2 years for the redness to fade away ( still...
- Accutane Q? 22nd October 2005
... Ok,
In my opinion, STOP THE ACCUTANE NOW! After taking accutane, I became SEVERELY depressed...
... Im 17 and when i was 15/16 I was on accutane for 9 months 90mg...and honestly the only thing that...
... Those are the things that ACNE causes for me, not Accutane ....
- Proactvie? work or don't work???? 21st October 2005
...
i had mild acne a few years back ( now im on accutane because birth control made me break out horribly again...
- to sweetamy 20th October 2005
... hi i was just wondering how your accutane treatment is coming along, i think we both been on ... breakouts just waiting to come out when i stop the accutane , the reason i say this is because my face still has...
- my skin is holf=ding me back from pursuing my dreams!!!! 19th October 2005
... thing holding me back is my skin.. currently b/c of Accutane (my knight in shining armor! lol!) I am 100% clear ... how you feel. Hang in there though. Have you tried Accutane ?? I truly believe if you want 100% clear skin that...
... Xismybaby, I know you were worried about going on Accutane b/c of the initial breakout? Well this time around...
- Anyone tried Eucerin? 19th October 2005
... A (which I still use to keep my pores clear after accutane , but I think I was putting it on too often) and this...
- Asprin is a godsend!!! 19th October 2005
... but not really bad acne. It was enough to get me on accutane and it was mostly on my cheeks and chin. The bumps ... on my chin started when I took accutane and nothing I did could get rid of them since I'd...
... well Accutane Dude, all you need is uncoated Aspirin that you can...
... sensitive skin but will it be ok?? bcuz i just finished accutane !...
... for 20 odd years and I've tried everything except Accutane . And I mean everything right down to herbal and chinese...
... out the red marks left over and is it ok to use on accutane ? Also, once you stop do you breakout or anything?...
... glass of water. It's a really good alternative to Accutane or Pro-active and those other treatments.
3. I...
... have worked, so I'm thinking the doctor may put me on Accutane . Any suggestions? I'm taking a long trip in two ... I'm off to Vegas, I'd hate to be experiencing the Accutane side effects during that period of time. I just want...
... I'm off to Vegas, I'd hate to be experiencing the Accutane side effects during that period of time. I just want...
... have worked, so I'm thinking the doctor may put me on Accutane . Any suggestions? I'm taking a long trip in two ... I'm off to Vegas, I'd hate to be experiencing the Accutane side effects during that period of time. I just want ... for me in 2 days. It's so much less harmful than accutane and you don't need to get follow up blood work and...
... lists basically the same potential side effects as Accutane , the more serious, and the less serious, such as ...
... lists basically the same potential side effects as Accutane , the more serious, and the less serious, such as ...
... lists basically the same potential side effects as Accutane , the more serious, and the less serious, such as ...
- How long is too long on Accutane? 19th October 2005
... around. 20 mgs for three months after a year off accutane . Totally knocked the cysts out. Got blood tests...
- on accutane, concerned about texture 16th October 2005
... are a little more than halfway through a course of accutane and your skin will continue to change as you finish ... hugely better.
Be gentle to your skin while on accutane . It is delicate.
Keep talking to your derm about ... derm and yourself about what you are doing while on accutane .
I am shocked when I read these boards and see...
- amnesteem jurnal once and forall 13th October 2005
... its the samething as accutane just a diffrent name.. thats wat i was told... maybe...
... A lot of drug info sites say ''see accutane '' under amnesteem, so i assume its pretty much the...
... your doing good. yes, amnesteem is the same thing as accutane , heres my two cents....accutane is made by rothe. ... ..they were the first company to make accutane , well, another company decided to make accutane, same ... could definately dry you out. more so now that your on accutane . just my two cents. im not on accutane yet. i have...
- How has acne changed you as a person? 6th October 2005
... here and there but thanx to a good derm i was put on accutane and that took care of my prblem, but now i notice...
... Everyone has pretty much covered my points, especially Accutane Dude. IT has destroyed my life. I am home "sick...
- Accutane ever taken this long for anyone? 4th October 2005
... about acne. So far, I just finished my 4th month on Accutane and my skin is a little better (I don't really see ... patient and that everyone responds differently to accutane so while some would be clear by now, others just take...
- My accutane Journal 30th September 2005
... to the red spots lasting that long because before accutane , I used to apply Hydriquinone 3% or 5%(a bleaching...
... So my appointment was cancelled and I ran out of Accutane . In other words, my treatement has stopped.
Well...
... would surely make me break out, but it hasnt. the accutane is what makes you break out. but if you choose the ... will not be a problem. cetaphil is good. plus the accutane takes a toll on your skin as it is, moisture is good...
... i took accutane about 13 years ago it was amazing i could see improvement...
... the cystic breakout I had before I started taking accutane ) I have some acne now but not cystic anymore. I can...
... m still in 60mgs. I asked how long I would be on accutane (can you believe I hadn't asked before?) and she said...
... problem with my vision is that it's not necessarily the accutane , I had Lasek(it's like Lasik but different, it's not...
... goes, ive had it done b4 and love it, but not after accutane yet, since i still go until may. :)...
- Plantidote from Origins worked for my daughter and myself 30th September 2005
... more parents would be more like you!!!! :)
I am on Accutane now for the second time right now, (I am 110% clear ... TRY it out!"
I must ask, have your girls been on Accutane ? For some, it is truly a permanent solution (my boyfriend ... recently been debunked as to being linked to taking accutane . As for the more minor side effects (dry lips, eyes ... am on 60 mg and sometimes I even FORGET I am taking Accutane b/c I have hardly any sideffects save for some dry ... sorry for that interjection, but I just had to wave my Accutane flag ;) The Plantidote does sound promising, and if...
... hard it is to deal with it. One of them has gone on accutane and had little side effects, she only cleared up for ... about 4 months. How is your 2nd experience with Accutane ? She wants to give it a 2nd try....
... hard it is to deal with it. One of them has gone on accutane and had little side effects, she only cleared up for ... about 4 months. How is your 2nd experience with Accutane ? She wants to give it a 2nd try.
Hi acnemom,
...
My second time around on Accutane has been a much better experience than my first! ...
My first course of Accutane (60 mg) I had a horrible initial breakout. My skin ... After that, my skin cleared up perfectly. I was on Accutane (first course) for 7 months. I stayed 110% clear for ... was still pretty mild throughout the second year off Accutane .
Well, things started getting moderate again so ... I immediately begged my derm for Accutane again. I am now on my second month of 60 mg (second ... total of five months this time.
If it weren't for Accutane being such a hard drug on the body, I would stay on...
- My Accutane & Diet Journal =) 28th September 2005
... read on here it helps with hair loss including ppl on accutane . Good luck at the derm tomorrow! :)...
... Stress is ****ing bad for skin! and late nights too!
accutane hasnt cause much hair loss for me too, it's a just...
- Am I paranoid and going Crazy? Whats wrong with me?? 13th September 2005
... Accutane Dude,
I hear ya!! I too feel like I am going crazy ... anything....yet I am about to start my second course of Accutane tomorrow (40 mg every other day). I am completely ... your title bears it's name, I assume you have been on Accutane ? How many times? If your acne is bothering you so ... lower dose regimen like mine is doing.
I've been on accutane 2 times. both for 6 months and at 1 point i was actually ... amazing but not like the crazines i was having on accutane .
Now my face i would say has mild acne. My best...
- Yasmin is a miracle! 7th September 2005
... This was basically a last resort before I moved on to Accutane , as none of the other prescription solutions, creams...
