- Help With A New Case Of Acne At 22 26th October 2004
... I think), nothing. I have taken Claravis (generic Accutane ) but it makes my skin ridiculously dry. And I use ... insight or suggestions.
Oh, and to anyone on Accutane and an antibiotic (especially if you are also taking...
- What type of ACNE do you have? 26th October 2004
... beginning, but eventually they all stopped working. Accutane is the only other thing that has worked for me. My...
- 2nd treatment with omnilux blue light and levulan 26th October 2004
... works.. i have been on everything you can think minus accutane and this was my last hope before taking that final ... leap to accutane .. hope this works for me.. thanks for responding....
... works.. i have been on everything you can think minus accutane and this was my last hope before taking that final ... leap to accutane .. hope this works for me.. thanks for responding. ... small acne pimples, only cysts. Anyway, Ive been on accutane 4 times. I actually got off it last in December of ... started breaking out again like it always does after accutane , I was hoping that the blue-light treatments would...
... small acne pimples, only cysts. Anyway, Ive been on accutane 4 times. I actually got off it last in December of ... started breaking out again like it always does after accutane , I was hoping that the blue-light treatments would...
... encouraging. i am glad i took this route before doing the accutane . it was my last option before the accuatane since ... has experience cystic acne but are afraid to go on accutane . i really think it will change my skin.. crossing...
- Backpains 25th October 2004
... when I first stretch it out. I am currently taking accutane right now so I think that could be it, I know it can...
... Yes that is a side effect of Accutane, but Accutane doesn’t dry out your bones, only your skin, lol. ...
... Yes that is a side effect of Accutane, but Accutane doesn’t dry out your bones, only your skin, lol. ...
... I have taken accutane twice -- once when I was 22 years old and then again...
- Accutane taken with? 25th October 2004
... high fat meal. I'm not 100% sure but I think that accutane is fat soluble(sp?) So the more fat that you take...
- cysts 25th October 2004
... treat acne). If all that fails, the best thing is Accutane , which has many side effects. You should always go...
- Oily Skin After Accutane??? 25th October 2004
... It’s hard to say. What Accutane basically does is destroy your oil glands, which obviously ... oil. Many people though once they are go off of the Accutane , and their oil glands go back to normal, do experience ... This doesn’t happen immediately after going off of Accutane though, usually about 6 months to years after getting ... off of Accutane ....
- People make fun of me 25th October 2004
... who don't judge me based on the way I look. I'm on accutane right now, but I feel like my acne has scarred me...
- for those who've completed course of accutane, is eczema permanent? 25th October 2004
... would say that eventually the itching stops. I was on accutane for a month and I got really itchy the itching continued ... for about 2 weeks after I got off accutane , but I don't itch anymore.
The eczema only occurs ... because the accutane dries out your skin, which means something is happening ... to your oil glands, accutane shrinks them I think. Eventually your oil glands start...
... I'd say the biggest misconception is thinking that Accutane will only cause your face to become dry. Dispense ... with this notion because it isn't true. While on Accutane you should moisturize your arms and legs as well....
- upcoming derm. apt 24th October 2004
... lst 4 months. I need change, maybe i want to try accutane but i don't know if he willl precsribe that to me...
... The first time I went to the derm I was prescribed accutane . I did not say anything she looked me over and ask ... me if I had consider accutane . My jawline had many cysts on it. My cheeks and ... are much smaller than the ones I would get before accutane ....
- Can I Lift while i am on accutane? 24th October 2004
... t change my day to day life at all after being on accutane ...that includes goingto the gym at least 3 times per ... that is very rare. I have no problem working out on Accutane (i've been on it for almost 5 months now), other than...
... I lifted while I on accutane and never noticed anything. I agree with Mr.Little ... muscle pain I would stop and call your doc. I know accutane can weaken you bones and stuff, but as long as you ... mess anything up.
The only problem I had while on accutane , as far as exercising, is that I would get really...
... I was told that I couldn’t lift weights while on Accutane , but as I've heard on this board, most dermatologists ... in the hundreds. One of the (rare) side effects of Accutane is that it can raise these levels without you working ... in the blood test, then he would know it’s from the Accutane , and not from me working out. If you worked out the ... would be impossible to tell if they were from the Accutane or working out. With this said though, this is an...
- everyone gets eczema after accutane? Please tell of your experiences 24th October 2004
... It is only caused by the dry skin you get while on accutane as long as you moisturizer it really isn't that bad...
... i've been on accutane for about 5 months now and i just started getting ... not THAT bad, i just hoep it goes away after i'm off accutane ......
... I took a 6 month course of accutane and never got it....
... is a difference between eczema and dry skin. The Accutane does cause very dry skin, and I think people are just ... eczema, your skin is dry (the same as when you take Accutane ), but it just gets dry on its own, without any contributing ... difference between the two is that the dry skin caused by Accutane can be eliminated with regular moisturizers, while...
... is a difference between eczema and dry skin. The Accutane does cause very dry skin, and I think people are just ... eczema, your skin is dry (the same as when you take Accutane ), but it just gets dry on its own, without any contributing ... difference between the two is that the dry skin caused by Accutane can be eliminated with regular moisturizers, while ... pretty dry skin on my face since i started taking accutane , but after upping my dose yet again for two weeks ... eczema, which, in my case,and probably some others on accutane , was most likely caused by dry skin.
I now use ... ..i'm hoping these will subside after my cycle of accutane is over......
... you have finished it now?
Thanks.
I'm still on Accutane , and will be for a little less than two more montsh...
... a condtion, caused by something else, hence your accutane . I've found that aloe vera lotion (@ least 85% - aloe...
- I want Accutane so badly 24th October 2004
... possible solution before giving out a perscription for accutane ....
... told me before that my acne "isn't bad enough" for Accutane , but I really feel like it is. It has totally destroyed ... is bad, and I feel like I would give anything for Accutane .
My next derm appointment is finally coming up ... appointment) and it is my plan to beg and plead for Accutane . I want to come out of there with assurance that I ... A, Tazorac - which usually derms put you on before Accutane , but I don't WANT those. I will not use them, I am ... don't want. Thanks for listening...
You can get accutane from certain canadian and mexican online pharmacy...
... Ya, don't buy online perscriptions for accutane , Its sorta on its own level of side effects, I mean ... you must get blood tests every month, but ya usually accutane is only given after everything has failed, like for...
... that time of the month. I feel like I can't go on Accutane because I know that diet will clear me, and shouldn ... Why should I silence it's message with a heap of Accutane ?...
- A few more accutane questions 23rd October 2004
... dry skin subsided pretty quickly after I went off accutane . Sometimes my eyes get a little dry but I think that...
... like before he started and how long has he been off accutane for?...
- Anyone else have an *** for a derm 23rd October 2004
... horribly bad acne and I went to see the derm to get on accutane . I was told that I couldn't go on accutane because ... blood test and my liver enzymes were fine so I started accutane . I was being monitered while on accutane by my doctor ... dermatologist...she's a Physicians Assistant. Anyways the accutane worked like a dream. I noticed I had fewer and fewer ... clearing up real nicely. But then about a month into accutane the derm or PA sees that my liver enzymes are SLIGHTLY ... elevated...she tells me I should stop taking accutane , while the doctor tells me I'm fine and I should stay ... acne was so bad that I should NOT be going on and off accutane because it wouldn't be as effective. I was so pissed ... SLIGHTLY elevated.
Well anyways I had to get off accutane which was a mistake because about 2 weeks after I ... The doctor agrees with me that I need to stay on the accutane for the treatment to be effective.
This whole ... got me so pissed off because I was doing so well on accutane and then the derm just rips me off of it not caring...
... to be worth the wait. Anyways, the guy puts me on Accutane without warning me about any of the serious side effects ... do and as you probably know can be dangerous since Accutane can cause some people to become suicidal while taking ... have been experiencing serious health problems, (the Accutane has done absolutly nothing for my skin btw) and the ... wit who hadn't even been informed that I had been on Accutane and has no idea what do do next. She basically just...
- Some accutane questions! 23rd October 2004
... Ok I've been on accutane for a while and I can answer some of your questions ... face clearing about 3 weeks - month while I was on accutane .
3) My oiliness went down about 2-3 weeks into ... different.
5) Some of the MAJOR side effects of accutane are swelling of the brain, blindness, liver problems ... looked pretty much the same as it did before I started accutane , after about a month it looked better and better. ... t know if your acne will come back after you go on accutane , it might and it might not. Accutane is not a permanent ... grow out of the acne. For some people 1 course of accutane will clear you up, for others it may take several...
... it may come back with a vegence, no guarentees with accutane ...
... KTA- I am so happy that you're finally getting accutane ! It's really fantastic to finally have your skin ... marks from old blemishes.
I hope ALL of us on accutane have clear skin for like once we get off the drug ... the derm told me that I only have two months left on Accutane . Good luck with your treatment! Let us all know...
... Oh, and one more question:
Is accutane a 5 or 6 month course. I'm going to take it for 5 ... more advice, because I don't know what to expect with accutane . Thank you so much!...
... made up that 1 in a million have liver problems with Accutane . Because all derms are required to monitor liver ... function for all Accutane users. That indicates more than a 1 in a million chance...
... made up that 1 in a million have liver problems with Accutane . Because all derms are required to monitor liver ... function for all Accutane users. That indicates more than a 1 in a million chance ... emphasizing the fact that the more serious side effects of accutane don't happen to everyone. They are EXTREMELY rare...
... guess you have searched the various websites regarding Accutane . Many scientists say it should be banned as too dangerous...
... guess you have searched the various websites regarding Accutane . Many scientists say it should be banned as too dangerous ... .
openseason, have you ever taken accutane ? I would like to know what it did to you to make you ... acne then I would do it in a heartbeat. That's where accutane comes in. I have suffered all these years with this ... acne and it's tearing me apart. The benefits of accutane far outweigh the risks as far as I'm concerned....
... Either Estrostep, along with Retin-A and Benzaclin or ACCUTANE ! Finally, after 3 years of doctors telling me that ... bit, because for some reason, she wants me to start accutane on the second day of my period. Anyone know why? Oh ... to talk to my pediatrician before she lets me take accutane . He's a friend of hers and he's been my doctor FOREVER ... anxious you must feel!! I took a 6 month course of Accutane , so I will try to answer your questions...
1 ... ) Why does my derm want me to start accutane on the second day of my period?
I think they do ... long until my acne starts clearing up while I'm on accutane ?
3) How long until the oil reduces?
It really ... 4) What are some good products to use while I'm on accutane ? (like face washes, lotions, lip balms, etc.)
I ... would suggest using gentle products on Accutane . I used Obagi gentle foaming cleanser and Cetephil ... side effects whatsoever. I know there are a lot of Accutane horror stories out there, so I count myself very lucky ... friends and family members who have done a course of Accutane , and had no problems. You will be warned ahead of ...
7) Will my acne come back after I'm done with accutane ??
Well, that too, is a tough one! For some people ... and often treatments that were inneffective prior to Accutane will work a lot better. My Doctor said she thinks ... of acne prior to treatment and the patients age on Accutane as well as the total dosage recieved play a big role...
... can't answer your first quesiton. But I have done accutane twice. Both times i had an initial breakout and from...
... know what kind of face products you used while on accutane along with your experiences...etc. Sorry, I feel like...
... past posts, that will help you. There are numerous accutane posts....
- Cholesterol and accutane 23rd October 2004
... I am currently on accutane as well... I have been on it before too. I would recommend...
... Is dinking on Accutane really bad? The last time i was on accutane I drank...
... Is dinking on Accutane really bad? The last time i was on accutane I drank ... colors.
The reason they tell you not to dirnk on Accutane is because you're putting two major stresses on your ... liver. Think of it as taking accutane doing the equivalent on your liver as moderately dirnking ... drink, it's just added tot he bad affects casues by accutane AND alcohol, so you're doing double the damage you ... would if you drank without taking accutane .
I drink once in a while on accutane, but i've...
- Amnesteem 23rd October 2004
... of Amnesteem. Amnesteem is the generic version of Accutane . I have actually been on Accutane twice before this ... they would probably wonder why I am even considering accutane . However, being a veteran at this, I dont want to ... all the acne does come back and I am forced to take Accutane again. Everyone on this board knows how it can affect ... clear me up. If anyone is wondering how I got the accutane , its because my dad is a doctor. Lucky me huh, I just ... stuff, i've taken a lot of stuff and realized that Accutane is usually the answer. Please dont give me **** if...
- My Accutane Journal!! 22nd October 2004
... sorta wanna feel the side affects just to know the accutane is working. This is my last shot at beating acne....
... Hi arc! I started 40mg of accutane on the same date that you did.... So far I had one ... . about 5 spots on my chin. Right now a week into accutane , I have NO dryness and no active acne spots. I do...
... Thats great to hear that your on accutane also... Its been almost 3 weeks now for me but i've...
... Hi, Im on day 12 of accutane , and my face i feel is getting better. Im taking every ... the updates everyone. =) Ive been reading alot about accutane because i am so scared being on this stuff, so many...
- doxy and benzaclin 22nd October 2004
... how long I should give it. im really contemplating accutane if this stuff doesnt work soon....
... how long I should give it. im really contemplating accutane if this stuff doesnt work soon.
i was on doxycycline ... morning and differin at night, i got worse. im now on accutane . dont be scared of it , just go on it, ive only been...
... how long I should give it. im really contemplating accutane if this stuff doesnt work soon....
- Oil problem 22nd October 2004
... get a bad out break of pimples just like you started accutane . Then your excess oil dries up. I started taking ... learned that some people claim it works as good as accutane with no bad side effects. I stopped too soon, because...
- What to say? 21st October 2004
... grease! So the point of this thread is to say: I WANT ACCUTANE ! I go to the derm tomorrow and I want to know exactly ... what to say to her to convince her that accutane is the way to go. I have tried tazorac, differen,...
... I haven't had a date since like forever. I start accutane tommorow so ya! I hope this is it, and keep your head...
... don't tell your derm that you are depressed. Because Accutane has been linked, inconclusively I might add, with ... if for whatever reason she won't, go to a new derm. Accutane is a last resort drug and it sounds like you have...
- The Resolution to an Unpleasant Chapter of My illustrious Life 21st October 2004
... and confidence in me. She recommended that I take Accutane and then undergo SmoothBeam laser treatments but she ... advice and then proceeded with my first course of Accutane . After my blood test results came back, she told me ... and weigh around 150 pounds. I was to take 30 mg of Accutane every day for a period of 5 months. She told me to...
... First off, let me say that Accutane worked for me. Oh boy, it really did a piece of WORK ... everyone on the board were going 120 mg (Some whacked up Accutane -dude on his 3rd course?) a day or 50 mg/day or increasing...
... read that laser surgery should only done after an Accutane patient has been off Accutane for at least 6 months ... and the patients that went on the Smooth Beam during Accutane treatment didn’t suffer from any complications. I ... was surprised as from my very visible reaction to Accutane earlier, she thought Accutane would have a impact ... decided to NOT undergo the smooth beam and follow the Accutane website’s warnings. Then this conversation changed...
... not too ex.
another thing, u mentioned u took accutane . u mean SAF paid for all the medicine? or did u pay...
... Yes the SAF paid for my Accutane course as they well should since they are monopolising ... I do not know whether the SAF is still paying for Accutane though they probably still are. And yes you can make...
- supplementation while on accutane? 21st October 2004
... do any of you that are on accutane use other supplements also such as vitamin C? if...
- Accutane users ... please help with cleansers 20th October 2004
... As for what moisturizer to get while on Accutane , you can really get anything you want. You face will ... get one that doesn’t contain medication. While on Accutane , you shouldn’t really use any medicated products,...
... t seem to find the post. Anyway, I am on 40mg of Accutane , 1 per day and I wanted to find a good regiment for ... 40mg of Amnesteem , which is the generic version of accutane . BUY CETAPHIL FACE WASH (BLUE LABEL) AND CETAPHIL...
... 40mg of Amnesteem , which is the generic version of accutane . BUY CETAPHIL FACE WASH (BLUE LABEL) AND CETAPHIL...
- Has anyone used Murad? 20th October 2004
... working either... Just got a phamplet and might start accutane soon so ya, hope that'll solve it...
- What Is The Success Rate Of Minocycline?? 20th October 2004
... as when Mino use to work. Im making my derm gimmie accutane next time I see em....
... BE CAREFULE WITH THE ACCUTANE BENCHPOWER. I HAVEN'T USED IT, BUT READING ABOUT IT...
- My Retin A Micro Journal 20th October 2004
... think...maybe herbal approch, if that doesnt work then accutane ...
... didnt work for me, so after 12 weeks, i am starting accutane , this is my first day. keep me posted thjo...
- Finnaly.... A new hope 19th October 2004
... weeks for results, but I just think that if i start Accutane , its a guarantee. I mean I can't live like this hiding ... have some questions that i hope anyone who has taken accutane can help with
Does it take the whole 5 months to ... Will i really get thinner hair?
Would you say that accutane can cure every1?...
... hydrated. My derm has had 100% success rate with accutane and she presribes it to nearly everyone. Goddluck...
... Ya i am really looking forward to this... I think accutane is my last hope you know... Its like where can i go...
... pretty bad acne 22 days ago, but now, after 22 days of accutane , my skin is looking the best it has in 3 years. Accutane ... use acne medicines, and maybe even another course of accutane .
Good luck to you, I hope it works well. It has...
... Is it true that if you get pregnant while taking Accutane ...then you will have to have an abortion?
Someone ... since I want another child I have steared clear of accutane . Does anyone know for sure?...
- Accutane questoin thread 19th October 2004
... I have been on accutane for exactly 3 weeks now, and all the red blochyness...
- my derm. refuses to prescribe me accutane 19th October 2004
... cystic lesions for him to be able to prescribe me accutane . he even showed me a pic of the amount/type of acne ... that warranted accutane . and i can tell you that 99% of people getting the ... s a bunch of BS cause my previous derm. prescribed accutane to me and i did have cystic acne.... i want to have ... won't due to the tighter restrictions on prescribing accutane . the FDA is reigning the drug in and taking over ... effects it's causing... he can no longer prescribe accutane to most acne sufferers. :)
any suggestions...
... scenarios, but there not all like that. I was on Accutane twice and I've never gotten a cyst in my life. Also...
... agree with the derm. Even though I haven't taken it, Accutane has to many serious side effects....
... agree with the derm. Even though I haven't taken it, Accutane has to many serious side effects.You CANT say anything ... you have never taken it. Accutane has been the best thing that has happened to me in ... SOOOO long. People who fear accutane can live with there oilyness and cysts. Im on day...
... You CANT say anything you have never taken it. Accutane has been the best thing that has happened to me in ... SOOOO long. People who fear accutane can live with there oilyness and cysts. Im on day...
... .. and people take advantage of that. i did take accutane before and i know what to expect...plus, my lipid ... scenarios, but there not all like that. I was on Accutane twice and I've never gotten a cyst in my life. Also...
... generation). i think he's very rude overall besides the accutane thing... he was always rushing me in the room during...
... Accutane has liver and mental health side effects, plus hair ... are saying that the side effects are so serious that accutane should be taken off the market....
... DO NOT buy accutane on-line, this a powerful drug which needs to be monitored ... defects are horrible of a child conceived while taking accutane . This drug has so many side-effects that doctors...
... I only had mild acne and mine encouraged me to use accutane ... and it has worked out wonderfully for me....
... bad enough, and also that it wasn't cystic and that Accutane is only for cystic acne. Well if he'd bothered to ... definitely relate. I have daydreamed about ordering Accutane online as well, but I know that it is unsafe to do ... coming from.
I know people who have been prescribed Accutane and their acne is MILD... mine looks horrible compared ... depends on the derm/doctor. If mine doesn't give me Accutane next week, I am switching derms asap....
- What should I do? 19th October 2004
... excellent cleanser for individuals with acne who are on Accutane or using other harsh topicals. It will gently cleanse...
- should i still use 19th October 2004
... i have red marks and not scars
also i started accutane today so can i still use acne pads or fash washes...
... I'm not sure about the Accutane question, but scar treatments are not for red marks...
... With Accutane , you can use face washers, but just make sure that...
- What can I eat? Sweetjade? 19th October 2004
... dermatologist today and he's ready to prescribe me Accutane . After reviewing the side effects though, I'm freaked ... it's message not be squealched silent by a dose of Accutane ?
I need help, I have no self-control when it comes ... sugar/flour so I can just go on a topical and not take Accutane . Here are my issues:
1) It's convienent. What...
- At my lowest point for years 19th October 2004
... ve tried and done most everything. i haven't used accutane or mino yet. i have mild acne as well. i am trying...
- Whats the best Moisturizer? 18th October 2004
... are these moisturizers good to use while on accutane ?...
... Any moisturizer is good to use while on Accutane , except moisturizers that contain alcohol or AHA's...
- How many different RX's have we taken??? 18th October 2004
... amount of time and then I was back to square one. Accutane cleared me (and I'm hoping it'll last for a heck of...
... Ditto to what Bostongirl said, only Accutane proved to be a temporary fix and I am back to square...
... Just curious--How long has it been since you finished Accutane ? And you say you're still clear?
:)...
... Just curious--How long has it been since you finished Accutane ? And you say you're still clear?
:)
Amb,
... used to suffer with for months on end. :) You said accutane was a temporary fix for you. How long after you went...
... used to suffer with for months on end. :) You said accutane was a temporary fix for you. How long after you went...
- ----Accutane relapse and frustrations with derms--- 17th October 2004
... understand that must be very frustrating. I haven't used Accutane because I am scared of it. Are you on a birth conrol...
... perhaps there are other options (that don't involve accutane ) that your current dermatologist hasn't thought of...
... else he can do for me, besides a second course of accutane . That's always nice for the moral.
So in one breath ... he's telling me that Accutane will be the best thing since sliced bread, then in...
... skin was at it's worst, neither derm would give me accutane , so I just try to take care of my skin myself, and...
... I have had it face and body, but what pushed me to Accutane was severe cystic acne all over my face. ANd yes, ... it was very oily. I thought that Accutane really did it for me. I really thought that this was ... For those anyone who has had a relapse after taking Accutane , what have you done?...
... people who have had relapses do another course of accutane :) Acne Sucks!!!!...
- Just saw a pro-active info-mercial 17th October 2004
... daughter should get on pro-active after she comes off the accutane . How does everyone feel about pro-active. Also...
... it than when I started. :(
I have never taken Accutane , but I would suggest that for maintenance she try...
... cheaper. As for what you daughter should go on after Accutane is hard to since, since it would depend on how her...
... these days. Do you think Jessica Simpson still uses accutane ? She's definately doing something that works. She ... somewhere that some derms suggest using this after accutane . I aslo read somewhere that it makes a big difference...
... moisturizer with lactic acid in each. I used that before Accutane and will probably go back to it when I'm done. It ... made for "adult" skin that 's less oily (like post accutane skin is). It doesn't dry your face out, it just makes ... it clean. I really liked it before accutane . It cleared up everything (except the ugly cysts...
- 2 months on accutane, what now? 17th October 2004
... on previous pimple marks. I wouldnt worry give the accutane some more time. All of mine went away with time....
... You just have to wait it out. Accutane will always work, it just depends to what extent....
... You just have to wait it out. Accutane will always work, it just depends to what extent. ... get better. My derm has had 100% success rate with accutane and she presribes to most everyone....
- accutane 17th October 2004
... Does anyone know if the generic accutane works as well as the original? My doctor says I can...
... not have health insurance? I pay $15 each month for accutane no matter what the dosage and amount are....
... cheaper than $60 a month, and would cover most of the Accutane . I don’t really know though, but it could be something...
... prescriptions I get are pretty cheap but for some reason accutane is expensive. I think my insurance just doesn't pay...
- Complete Depression 16th October 2004
... Have you been on Accutane ?...
- A question about oil... 16th October 2004
... pool around my pores. The only thing that worked was accutane im on it now almost on my 3rd month. Retin A topical ... you have lots of oil and acne ask your derm about accutane ....
- When should I quit retin-a? (it's been 12 and a half weeks) 16th October 2004
... still far from clear. Should I quit and try to get accutane ? Or since i've seen some improvement, should I stick...
- WHY we get acne...Interested??? 16th October 2004
... no one knows why we have acne"
"no one knows how accutane works, it just does"
"there is no connection between ... of Trans Fats, etc
Anti-androgens - Retinoids ( accutane , retinA, Isoterx, azelex), Estrogen, Spironolactone...
... initiate sebum production...after all, this is why Accutane an antiandrogen/DHT inhibitor is "the biggest advancement...
... Well nothing cured my acne and I think Accutane has too many permanent negative side effects. You...
... Well nothing cured my acne and I think Accutane has too many permanent negative side effects. You...
... and do everything that they tell you to do, except accutane I guess, and where did it get you? You still have...
... of Trans Fats, etc
Anti-androgens - Retinoids ( accutane , retinA, Isoterx, azelex), Estrogen, Spironolactone...
- I look 10 years older than what I am thanks to my acne 15th October 2004
... minerals, and herbs.
My next steps are trying for accutane and/or laser surgery. I know the risks of accutane...
... if I looked older, instead of gawky!
Rpav- the accutane is so worth it-side effects and all! It's awesome ... one pimple, which doesn't happen very often. Before accutane , I had bad skin days almost everyday and that meant...
- How bad is the initial breakout from birth control pills? 15th October 2004
... and worse until she quit in month 4 when she started accutane . It got really bad. We didn't want to stick around...
... .. I don't know what other options I have left.
Accutane is a no says the derm - I went on it once already...
... .. I don't know what other options I have left.
Accutane is a no says the derm - I went on it once already...
- Skipping day of accutane 15th October 2004
... Skipping a day of Accutane won’t do anything at all. Don’t even worry about...
... ya accutane has a 90 hour long half life I believe? or it might...
... I was on Accutane for about a month and I got a liver enzyme test done ... it was, which sucks because I was doing so well on Accutane .
Anyways I don't think my elevated liver enzymes ... is related to Accutane , because they were elevated a week before I started ... Accutane. I'm hoping to get back on Accutane and finish my course, but I have to see a gastro Interologi...
... pharmacist said I didn't have anything to worry about. Accutane stays in your system for a while after you stop taking...
- Smoothbeam Laser Treatment? 15th October 2004
... out really bad after my 3rd treatment and now I'm on accutane ....
- How does Differin work? 14th October 2004
... to stop acne? I've heard that it is like a topical accutane ? I don't know if that's true. Why does it take 12...
- First Appointment 14th October 2004
... appt the first thing she said was if I had considered accutane . I was like hell ya. So I started the day after...
- SO DEPRESSED after accutane 13th October 2004
... diesel is right, goto the person who gave u the accutane asap...
... mineral supplies may have gotten seriously depleted on accutane . You could try Vit B complex and biotin, for your ... mention supplements. Oh, and don't go searching for accutane horror stories because this is not good for your head...
... mineral supplies may have gotten seriously depleted on accutane . You could try Vit B complex and biotin, for your ... mention supplements. Oh, and don't go searching for accutane horror stories because this is not good for your head ... knows, but I truly don't think he knows A LOT about accutane ! He told my mom that Its common and I should use rogaine...
... If you search " accutane and hair loss", (perhaps you have) you may find that...
... If you search " accutane and hair loss", (perhaps you have) you may find that...
- Bummed... 12th October 2004
... I think you should ask your derm to go on accutane . When your acne is at its worsts its good to bring ... leval. Mine was realy bad 4 years ago and I went on accutane . Since then I have consistent acne but not as bad...
- post accutane troubles 12th October 2004
... to wash your face with other acne products while on accutane or will it make it worse? im trying not to use a...
... With some people, Accutane is only temporary if you don’t take it enough. It ... is still not clearing up or getting worse, going on Accutane again would probably be your only option. I know ... it sucks to go on Accutane , but at least you would clear your face.
P.S. ...
- Mystic spray tans and acne? 11th October 2004
... mystic spray on tans cause acne? I know while on accutane you are not supposed to get sun or any kind of uv...
- can allergies cause acne? 11th October 2004
... Yeah definitely!
I was on accutane which had terrible side effects but made my skin beautiful ... then it got worse than ever all over again. I tried accutane again but couldn't handle the side effects. I've tried...
- dry scalp/hair issue 11th October 2004
... dry spots in particular that scab easily (ever since accutane , really). do you guys think this is making my hair...
- Accutane and initial breakout 10th October 2004
... I am on day 12 of accutane and I started to break out on the 3rd day. It really...
... was one of the main concerns I had when I started accutane but I didn't break out at all. I'd get little pimples ... considerably less than I would've had if I hadn't been on accutane at all....
- Mino question 10th October 2004
... My derm told me my "acne" is not bad enough to take accutane . its not worth taking the risks involved with acctuane...
... any results yet. Hopefully I will soon if not its Accutane time for me. Good luck everyone....
- Accutane vs. generic Accutane? 10th October 2004
... THE NAME and some DERMS prefer you take accutane made by Roche. It's has the same ingredient. So, it...
- Strange 'pimples' 10th October 2004
... the rest of my face is clear. Even while I was on Accutane with a clear face I still got them. Anyone know...
- blackheads in every pore 10th October 2004
... child and have been on every medication including Accutane . Accutane did wonders after the third time and rid...
... child and have been on every medication including Accutane . Accutane did wonders after the third time and rid...
- natural internal treatment for cystic nodulistic acne 9th October 2004
... thinking of trying clearin or acneva, before I try accutane . I am currently on zenmed, but am going to give it...
... completley neccessary. Good luck i hope i helped. I hear accutane messes with ur mind so be careful. I dont think ur...
- help...getting ur hormones check 9th October 2004
... problem lies internally within you. I have been on accutane 3 times! It was going fantastic after my second trial ... also good for complexion. AND im on my third trial of accutane to kill this beast once and for all. I'll be done ... with accutane fairly soon and then I will go back to the endocrinologist...
- internal pills for cysts 9th October 2004
... anything that has helped treat the cystic acne?
accutane is used to help clear cystic and nodular acne. look...
- Accutane should be pulled ? 8th October 2004
... accutane clears up my acne though, my liver never did anything...
... nowI understand your point of view, and if your on accutane you should be monitered closely, but there is no link...
... Not everyone gets Liver problems. Accutane started in 1982. Enough time to find out all the...
... Not everyone gets Liver problems. Accutane started in 1982. Enough time to find out all the ... actually happening to me. and im sure you guys on accutane understand the odds of getting serious problems from...
... the market?
Sure you might get liver damage from accutane but the chances are so small it's worth the risk....
... i had accutane when it first came out in 1982.i had my blood test ... with my bone joints in my leg the second go round on accutane but that went away.other than that i had no serious...
... My daughter went thru a round of Accutane , the side effects were very minimal with her, unfortunately...
... drugs cause liver damage. I think if one course of Accutane gets the job done then great. I did three courses ... advice is if you feel melancholy, tell your dr. It the Accutane is not helping, try something else. Now there are ... serve the same benefit. I caution anyone considering Accutane for themselves or a child because it is dangerous ... acne coming back and she recommended that I go on Accutane again. Needless to say I switched doctors. My acne...
... writings are stating that the long term liver damage from accutane should not be ignored, and accutane should not be...
- Good face cleansing routine with Accutane 8th October 2004
... I use St. Ives Exfoliator, I like it but bc im on accutane it leaves my face even more red . I noticed that...
... I use St. Ives Exfoliator, I like it but bc im on accutane it leaves my face even more red . I noticed that...
- Vitamin A getting the job done 8th October 2004
... i would advise any acne sufferer (except those on accutane ... i guess) to add around 50,000iu of vitA to whatever...
... i would advise any acne sufferer (except those on accutane ... i guess) to add around 50,000iu of vitA to whatever...
... start taking done like 2 weeks after im done with accutane ....
... definitely a good idea) then you should also tell Accutane users the same thing. They are overdosing on a HUGE ... amount of vitamin A. 40 mg of Accutane (the average amount used) is equivalent to around...
- Is Cetaphil really getting the job done 8th October 2004
... only thing that has worked for me (I've even been on accutane )...
- Accutane and Alcohol 8th October 2004
... didnt tell you not to eat food high in cholesterol. Accutane increases cholesterol levels dramatically for some...
... didnt tell you not to eat food high in cholesterol. Accutane increases cholesterol levels dramatically for some ... every once in awhile? do you drink heavily while on accutane or just moderate amounts?...
... every once in awhile? do you drink heavily while on accutane or just moderate amounts?
No, drinking often is not ... time twice each month during my last three months on Accutane and have had no problems with my bloodwork. It would...
... every once in awhile? do you drink heavily while on accutane or just moderate amounts?
LOL,no drink often...
... the past two nights with Jack Daniel's and I'm on Accutane . Better slow down....
... the past two nights with Jack Daniel's and I'm on Accutane . Better slow down.
Have you noticed any more or...
- Initial Breakouts Rule!!! 7th October 2004
... YES!!1 I was lucky enough to get the accutane inital breakout. I am perscribed to 40mg a day right ... taking antibiodics twice a day that on my first day of accutane I accidently took on that night then on the next morning...
- Can Accutane Work this fast? 7th October 2004
... t as bad as it was the previous times you've taken accutane . Lastly, if you'd only been off accutane for a while...
... hopefully you wont expierence anymore breakouts. LOL Accutane VETERAN...
- Cystic Acne - Retin A Micro started today! 7th October 2004
... talk and spent 3 hours on the internet researching Accutane last week. While I'm very scared for her to try it ... esteem. So we're all set to have the doc perscribe Accutane and Damn.....he says it's really hard to go through...
... acne in females is connected to hormones. I know accutane will probably help her, but perhaps you could try...
... antibiotics as the dermatologist suggested before trying Accutane . I'm not a "wise old soul", but I do know tht Accutane ... POWERFUL, and your daughter is young. I'm not saying Accutane is for adults only, but as you have already discovered ... affects that can be temporary and permanent. I was on Accutane 3 or 4 times. It cleared up my acne while I was on ... cyst. My acne returned each time after being off Accutane seven months. However, I will say this-each time ... I got off Accutane and my acne came back, it was not as severe as before ... minocycline and Retin-A Micro a chance before going to Accutane . Her acne sounds like, IMO, severe enough to get ... Accutane . If she does go on it, I hope it works out for her ... for good!!! Another note, you probably read that Accutane can cause liver damage, so you might want her to take ... an herb called Milk Thistle if she decides to get Accutane . It helps maintain healthy/normal liver function...
... antibiotics first makes more sense than jumping right to Accutane , because of its side effects. Skin cleansers do not...
... I started taking accutane at the age of 17. If you get blood work every month...
... treatable and her self esteem is worth any price!
About Accutane - I wish I would have taken it at sixteen. I believe...
... months and if it doesn't do the trick...go for the accutane . Try to get her to stop picking at her skin...that...
... her it's a formality that has to be done if you want Accutane . She's the one that said "now is the time to be on ... Accutane since I'm not having sex and no chance of getting ... why it was a big step for us to even discuss taking Accutane . It was like we set ourselves up for it, only to have...
... really didn't know what to do about mine. I think Accutane can be a very good thing. Like another poster said ... , if she gets on Accutane , just do the the bloodwork timely like the dr. says...
- Lemon Juice! 7th October 2004
... accutane avenger, i'm slightly confused. are you currently taking ... accutane as well? might that be what's helping your skin as...
... else had success with lemon juice?
Bye,
AA
Accutane Avenger,
I have been trying to find more info on...
... my face. I'll definitely keep you guys posted.
Accutane : how long have you been on this, now, and how is the...
... with lemons is nothing like the initial breakout with accutane , which is both severe and takes many, many weeks to...
... juice until my drug plan takes effect so I can go on Accutane or Spiro. Not sure what one to take yet. Hard to decide...
... Accutane is a last resort solution, and please note that it ... in adults.
I'd suggest trying spiro or B5 before accutane , or a radical dietary change following the SweetJade ... take this long to work.
Then if all esle fails try Accutane .
The harsh topicals are in my view a waste of time...
... Hello Accutane avenger! That's interesting that u think its better...
- Hey everyone check this out.. it might help your acne 6th October 2004
... and Oil of Olay for a moisturizer because I am on Accutane ....
