- Acne help 27th January 2007
... 15 years with no results. I even tried 2 courses of accutane . And my acne was 'really bad.'
What worked for...
- My complete Spiro experience (drug info, side effects, initial breakout, results)! 27th January 2007
... every day just a couple of months after I stopped ro accutane and my back, chest and face were super oily and full ... and eventualy ( I hope) as smoth as when I was on accutane !
I'm not taking birth control pill with it and ... has been doing so far without the side effects of accutane or diane 35, androcur or other BC pills, then great...
- Calling all new spiro users 26th January 2007
... luckily in my experience with clearing before (while on accutane ) they go away pretty quickly.
Oh, I got that book...
... luckily in my experience with clearing before (while on accutane ) they go away pretty quickly.
Oh, I got that book...
- starting proactive 25th January 2007
... stopped my face broke out so bad that i am now on accutane ....use it with caution....
- Vitamin A 24th January 2007
... mg. of Vitamin A each day for my acne. I know that Accutane is a form of vitamin A but no doctor will put me on...
- For Spiro Users! 21st January 2007
... clear. This med was my last straw before taking the accutane plunge. For the first time in my life I can say "i...
- How many people have actually tried diet?? Show of hands, please 21st January 2007
... However, i got severe acne on my face and went to accutane about 2 years ago and havent had acne on my back since...
- acne meds does any one out there have any good suggestions 18th January 2007
... it runs in my dad's side of the family). I went on Accutane (back before a female had to sign her life away to ... several years, but started to get bad again. I went on Accutane again when I was 23 or 24 and saw an almost immediate ... about 3-4 years ago my skin got bad and I went back on Accutane . I forget the dosage, but it was higher than previous...
... products good within a week. Failing that, there's always Accutane , and a skin doctor.
Thank you everyone for you...
... In the past, I've been on countless medications ( accutane , zithromax, doxycycline, minocycline, erythromycin ... for face cleaners and retin-a creams as well. The accutane was really the only one that was effective. However ... treatments. The laser gives basically the same results of accutane , without all the other side effects. The laser decreases...
- Need some advice: losing the fight with acne 18th January 2007
... highly recommend!
Also, I had great success with Accutane . I know some people are scared of that stuff, but...
... should ask for? like should I ask her to put me on accutane etc.
newuser I'm dieing to know what prescriptive...
... should ask for? like should I ask her to put me on accutane etc.
newuser I'm dieing to know what prescriptive ... long enough opportunity to work. Maybe?
I was on Accutane in 1999, and since then, from what I've heard, dermatologis...
... long enough opportunity to work. Maybe?
I was on Accutane in 1999, and since then, from what I've heard, dermatologis...
- Another day in the fight 14th January 2007
... but they all had bad side effects. I also tried accutane in my early twenties, and it didn't work for long ... I read something interesting last night about why accutane works. This may not be exact, but it has to do with ... insulin resistance and the way accutane improves this condition thereby improving the acne...
... I read something interesting last night about why accutane works. This may not be exact, but it has to do with ... insulin resistance and the way accutane improves this condition thereby improving the acne ... read in many places claims that it is unknown how accutane benefits acne. But I've also read the insulin thing...
- if derm doesnt believe in microdermabrassion then what!?.... 11th January 2007
... skin complection is a bit uneven...ive finished my accutane series and my skin is pretty much pimple free except...
- this worked for me! 9th January 2007
... about perscriptions, but its less maintainence than accutane so ask your dr. about it!...
- joint/muscle pain from accutane 8th January 2007
... I had the same experience with Accutane . All I could do is take Aleve and give my body more...
... i went off accutane almost a year ago and those symptoms went away mostly...
... When I was on accutane , my legs were stiff, slow and became tired/sore very...
... Im on accutane it def hurts your bones and joints...... just like...
- Mystic tan and accutane? 7th January 2007
... Does anyone know if you can do mystic tan while on accutane ? I know that you are not supposed to tan while on ... done it before. But if your skin is dry from the accutane , it may be splotchy. I would moisturize everyday...
- Acne cure for the needy! 5th January 2007
... include all kinds of antibiotics and 2 courses of accutane ....
... include all kinds of antibiotics and 2 courses of accutane .
I just wanted to say one thing and that is I really...
- My Acne Problem 4th January 2007
... worse. A derm. could put you on some antibiotics or Accutane and clear you up....
- Bare Minerals? 2nd January 2007
... I used it while I was on Accutane and my face looked amazing. The mineral veil is great...
... terrible, terrible skin since the 5th grade. Been on Accutane twice, minocycline, doxycycline, retin-A, benzaclin ... still get breakouts, but nothing compared to before Accutane , thank goodness. Anyway, my skin gets really oily...
- Spiro Question 2nd January 2007
... make you break out more? I'm tempted to go back on accutane because I know it works (but I am afraid of the initial...
- Anyone else too lazy or given up? 2nd January 2007
... there just ain't no cure. I took everything from accutane to birth control, antibiotics, you name it I tried...
- A unique Problem? 30th December 2006
... of the med. Is thier anything other than Retin-a or accutane that shrinks oil glands. Are thier any website that...
- 16th 40mg Accutane pill this morning, so far so good 29th December 2006
... or at least any new zits that i can attribute to accutane . have gotten dry lips and skin, but the skin isnt...
... accutane worked a complete miracle for me about 4 years ago ... Seriously to anyone who didnt know that I was on accutane it would have appeared like a miracle of God. I must...
... just had 2nd appointment today to get accutane refill, everything going well, he increased my dosage...
... I took Accutane eight years ago, and it worked a miracle for me, too ... is still fantastic today. If anything, taking the Accutane was better for me because it made me get into a moisturizin ... I'm more likely to wear sunscreen.
I'm so sorry Accutane was bad for you--but for some of us, it's a lifesaver...
... was completely self-conscious of it, and 40 days of accutane has almost completely gotten rid of this. feeling...
- The Dietary Cure for Acne by Loren Cordain 29th December 2006
... be the biggest contributor to acne----or why would accutane work. Since you seem to thoroughly understand the...
- Do you break out again after Accutane? 27th December 2006
... I took Accutane at age 18 and stayed clear for about 11 years. I...
... I took accutane in 1997 and it cured me from the cystic acne. but ... birth control and i am totally clear. I would say accutane saved me from a lot of pain i was going thoght back ... horrible cystic acne. So if you are thinking of taking accutane do your research, and go for it....
... months then I started breaking out again. For me Accutane was hell and my face broke out the most it ever has...
... relatively clear for about 5 or 6 months after my Accutane course 2 years ago, though it began to creep back ... used to LOOK at myself in the mirror).
Simply put, Accutane gave me my life back, and my freedom. And even though...
... I finished my course of Accutane in April of 2006. I have had the occasional pimple ... Now I find that after a month the marks are gone. Accutane was so worth it. Even if I started breaking out like...
- Help me cut out the sugar! 26th December 2006
... m calling my derm. tomorrow to ask about going on accutane , but I figure it'll be healthier for me in the long...
- PLEASE help! 26th December 2006
... although mild acne, that I might be a canidate for accutane . OK, since I've really only tried Retin-A Micro and ... Benzaclin, I'm a little freaked out she brought up accutane . I feel that antibiotics should be tried, although ... in Retin-A Micro?
2. What other options besides Accutane should I be asking this dermatologist IF the initial ... What anti-biotics, ect?
3. Also, IF I go on Accutane , what Anti-biotics help with the initial flareup?...
... Both Retin-A and Accutane royally screwed up my face. I was on Retin-A for ... ages and it made my skin worse. On Accutane , my skin broke out the worst it EVER has. Then I...
- Bumps on chest 25th December 2006
... accutane or try antibiotics i guess...
- Models and acne 23rd December 2006
... fix??!!!" I was so mad. I bet she was referring to Accutane , because what other sure fire cure for acne is there ... ? But Accutane doesn't seem like an easy fix to me...do models have...
- accutane question plz help!! Fast!!! 22nd December 2006
... have me taking the 40 mg of Claravis (cheap brand of accutane ). and my dermo said to start off with 2 a day... which...
... Most people have an initial breakout from accutane , but yours sounds pretty bad. I just finished up a ... 6 mo. course of accutane . I was on 60mg. of Sotret(generic accutane) My derm...
... Most people have an initial breakout from accutane , but yours sounds pretty bad. I just finished up a ... 6 mo. course of accutane . I was on 60mg. of Sotret(generic accutane) My derm ... more cysts :( . is this anti-biotic a safe combo w/ accutane ? does it really help the flare ups? and what kind...
... ciprofloxacin and it is perfectly safe to use with accutane . It dramatically improved my initial breakout. Call...
... major concern. i contacted the maker of the form of accutane im on, and they said my derm started me off on MORE ... line up a perscription!
also, jillr (or other accutane users):
did you have to go in for regular blood tests ... checkups? i hear this is a crucial element while taking accutane . my dermo didnt say anything about it, but now im...
... hey jeff, i am actually on accutane right now. yes there are blood tests every month to ... check to make sure your liver is handlin the accutane well. as for her prescribing accutane and the weight...
... what i had to do. it's mainly because of how strong accutane is, and how much it affects your liver. ask your...
... I was on accutane two years ago and I went for blood tests every month...
... I was on accutane two years ago and I went for blood tests every month...
... years now. He is 22. Yes, the first few months on accutane are not easy.... but it will be so worth it. You are ... acne free... so just hang in there.
By the way, accutane is not dangerous to males as any excess vitamin A ... helped my son with the initial cysts after starting accutane was a dose of steroid. His derm gave him I think two...
... been an amazing improvement! i was sceptical about accutane at first, but i think i see clear skin on the way...
- Nodulocystic Acne 22nd December 2006
... have it on my shoulders, chest, and back. I went on accutane for 6 months and it cleared up everything on my face...
... thatsinteresting. i am on accutane right now and my chest acne and bacne has cleared ... and so has my face. how long ago was your accutane ? and it do annything to your body acne?...
- spirotone for men 21st December 2006
... was a teenager and have seen 4 derms and 1 course of accutane and the oil just keeps comming back. This has almost...
- Spiro Question?! 21st December 2006
... completely clear skin. I have completed 4 courses of Accutane (I think, I've kind of lost track), but...enevitablly...
... cystic acne and her old derm wanted to put her back on accutane which didn't work the first time. Hormonal control...
... over the top, nothing is going to help except maybe Accutane - but I can't find a derm willing to prescribe it...
- Acne making lines on face worse 20th December 2006
... several years and recently got off a successful run of accutane . I was wondering if anyone else has a line under their...
- Yasmin? 20th December 2006
... EVERYTHING and nothing has helped. I dont want to try accutane because my acne isnt that severe. I'm pretty for...
- isotretonin-accutane 19th December 2006
... that helped most were finding the right soap, and accutane ... first time i ran accutane i got really bad acne...
- cyst 17th December 2006
... Although, my face was so dry and sore from being on accutane . But overall, it was definately worth it. I am going...
- Proactiv mess? 17th December 2006
... discussion boards. Now i'm thinking about going on accutane to finally get rid of everything, hopefully, for good...
- Severe Adult Acne 12th December 2006
... have you thought about accutane ?...
... this point. Somehow I was under the impression that accutane was for the younger set only....
... I'm 31 and just finished a 6mo. course of accutane . It totally cleared me up. The side effects can bother...
... Hi,
Accutane is a very serious drug with possible serious side ... birth defects in babies whose mother is currently on accutane (they won't let pregnant women get on accutane). There ... see huge improvement. I am 19/male and have been on accutane for 1 month and 1 week. From my experience thus far ... all. The best thing is to talk to your derm about accutane . Good luck to you!...
... your pain sista... I tried everything, including accutane when I was younger, but nothing helped for long or...
... your pain sista... I tried everything, including accutane when I was younger, but nothing helped for long or ... regimen"? I am going to try this out before I try accutane . I always thought that sugar and all that junk food...
... thing. A decade of dermatologists, antibiotics and accutane did nothing for me. I'm 41 and my skin cleared last...
- VERY discouraged. 12th December 2006
... t know what to do. I *really* don't want to go on accutane but if the choice came up I'd have to. Has anyone...
... but try to stick with it a little longer. I've tried Accutane and although I did work wonders for the time I was...
- Gross. 12th December 2006
... suffer like this any longer. Even if you have to go on Accutane , you deserve relief. Hang in there - there is help...
... to try would be antibiotics, birth control pills or Accutane . Good luck and if you need any more advice write back...
- Has anyone gotten rid of acne? 11th December 2006
... I don't know if you guys know about it but accutane is the craziest stuff out there. When I was 16 my ... kidding man it was gross...but a dermatologist put me on accutane for six months and it completely cleared my face up...
... Isn't accutane for severe acne patients. I only get like a few pimples...
... Accutane is usually for severe acne but doctors can prescribe...
... I have been thinking about trying Accutane but my acne is pretty mild thanks to a round of doxycycline...
... tried everything. Nothing worked and then he went on Accutane . Initially (first month) his acne actually got worse ... skin since, and I am not kidding.... he is 22 now.
Accutane is a wonderful drug that will cure acne. For women ... you MUST be on birth control, as getting pregnant on accutane is bad news --- but other than that it is a safe drug...
... Yeah accutane really saved me too. I was having a horrible time ... be frustrating when everything you try fails, but accutane is amazing. After my six month treatment I haven't...
... matters. If you want to I would still ask the derm for accutane ...but be careful cause that stuff can be worse for...
- how long does acne take to clear up? 10th December 2006
... Accutane takes 5 month for the full doseage. For severe acne ... , accutane is probably the best bet. It is a serious drug though...
- I don't buy the "unless you moisturize, your skin produces more oil" theory 10th December 2006
... thing that help me with excessive oil production was " accutane ". But after accutane, i still got mild acne so the...
- want clear skin??? 9th December 2006
... I can say...I have tried almost everything..except accutane , and my cure was spiro!!!! Please give it a try. I...
... I can say...I have tried almost everything..except accutane , and my cure was spiro!!!! Please give it a try. I...
... type of meds I think I should do another round of Accutane (as I know it really works for me). It's just that...
- Hair loss caused by accutane? Please help 8th December 2006
... happened to my daughter four or five months after accutane . She even described her hair loss to me with the ... supplementation regimen and her hair thickened up quickly. Accutane is a powerful med and depletes some of your reserves...
... Its 100 percent Accutane .
Go to a search engine and type in Accutane hair ... loss.
Apparently one of the symptoms of Accutane is hair loss.
I'll tell you one thing. I aint ever ... taking Accutane .
I'm glad you posted this about your hair loss.
... effects.
Just from reading the stuff online about Accutane .
You definitely dont want to use a hair straightener...
... addition to antibiotics) if you are among the ones that accutane didn't help. This is working for her....
- Horrible Acne/rash! Please Help Me!! :( 7th December 2006
... finally just got fed up with it and decided to go on accutane . I've been on it for a month and haven't noticed any ... improvement yet, but 1 month is still too soon to see any. Accutane is a serious drug with serious possible side-effects ... not a doctor of any kind and don't want to tell you accutane is right for you, but you should maybe do some research ... this board who have not had good experiences with accutane who can tell you firsthand how dangerous this drug...
- acne back and worse than ever 6th December 2006
... appointment is in 2 weeks) I had acne 10 years ago and took accutane , now Im 27 and its back but worse. Its cystic around ... the house looking like this and am hoping to take accutane again. Its the only thing that works. Also, has...
- Post-accutane redness? 6th December 2006
... I was on accutane till about a month and a half ago. I had the apparent ... the same). Has anyone else experienced this after accutane ? Are there any products available to help alleviate...
- AcneFree scar fade and erase? 4th December 2006
... by University Medical Pharmaceuticals? i've been on accutane for the past 3 1/2 months and my skin is getting better...
- To all the Diane 35 users! 1st December 2006
... again big time...then i went back on diane and then accutane 2 months after that...my skin is now nice and clear...
- Don't want to leave the house 1st December 2006
... too....not wanting to go out in public. I've done accutane twice now and started breaking out again about 3 months ... ago (about a year after my last month of accutane treatment). It sucks because my skin looks so perfect ... after accutane and then going back to break outs makes me so depressed ... skin is all I think about and I want so badly to do Accutane again because I feel its all that works. I went to...
- What is this? 29th November 2006
... ance. Nothing has helped mine either and now I am on accutane , almost 1 month now. Try to get in the habit of not...
- Read This! 27th November 2006
... im still realy self consious. I dont have money for accutane and i have already seen the derm...what do you guys...
... Is yasmin helping you? do you think i should try accutane or at least consider it?...
... somewhat but I still break out. I have been considering Accutane too but I don't think my acne is bad enough to where...
- Ok so what now? Need a little advice.... 27th November 2006
... enough to make me feel self conscious. Should I go for Accutane ? My acne is mild- moderate but I can't stand it. My...
... Hey what's your diet like? Before going on accutane , you could try adjusting your diet to see if that...
- To All The Vitamin A Users 26th November 2006
... you should do it
from what i know accutane is basically another form of vitamin A. so if you...
- Is it just me or accutane make me depressed? 26th November 2006
... If accutane is making you depressed, you need to tell your doctor ... put you on for your acne. You need to get off the accutane . Depression is a serious side affect of the drug....
... I just recently got on accutane and my dermatologist said depression was a serious...
... myself that if I start feeling depressed while on accutane I'll fight through it because I want my acne gone...
... There is no proven link between accutane and depression....
... accutane is really bad for you...there have been sucides linked ... to accutane due to severe depression it also has other health ... there are other medictions you can use for acne. Accutane is used on extreme cystic like acne that causes terrible ... when u dont have extreme cystic acne he is a jerk. Accutane should be used as a last resort and for a very short...
- BETA CAROTENE (Vitamin A) 23rd November 2006
... taking these...because i heard it was kinda like the accutane thing...not nearly as strong...but it is a good source...
- New to Accutane 22nd November 2006
... to the board. I just finished up a 6 mo. course of Accutane and it worked like a miracle!! To answer your questions ... t have to avoid carrots or any other food while on Accutane .
You can take cold med as long as there's no Tylenol ... Tylenol can cause your liver levels to rise while on accutane . You can't take vitamins because if they contain vitamin ... A, it can interfere with accutane . I used Cortibalm for my lips(you can do a search...
... Hi, for what its worth, I have done 3 rounds of Accutane . And, I have to tell you that it didnt work for me ... Sclerosis, which the doctors are fairly sure came from the Accutane and the fact that I was taking so many supplements ... absolute cystic mess.
Every single time I was on Accutane , my skin cleared up instantly...and then within a ... REGULARLY. IT took me almost 24 months of on and off Accutane to find out that my liver is really damaged...it didnt ... pretty scary stories, real life stories, about what Accutane does to the brain as far as depression. All of which...
... Century Gothic"][SIZE="2"][/SIZE]I would never reccomend accutane .
Although Accutane may temporarily clear your skin ... suicidal thought in my life, until one night (while on Accutane ) something little upset me & I wanted to kill myself ... became suicidal after only a couple months of taking accutane . I developed severe depression & an eating disorder ... . I was immediately taken off of Accutane , & only after intense therapy for 8 months was I able...
... stop. I wouldn't ever go as far as to not reccommend accutane to someone based on someone else's bad experience...
... stop. I wouldn't ever go as far as to not reccommend accutane to someone based on someone else's bad experience...
... I took Accutane at 18 (no break outs for 10 years) and then again ... half. I have nothing but good things to say about Accutane . I did not have severe side effects, and I'd take...
... though I am one of a small few that can attest to accutane 's benefits. I have taken 4 rounds of accutane, and ... temporary cure, those months of clear skin due to accutane have been some of the best months of my life! My ... However...if that does not work, I have NO problem using accutane again. I cannot speak for anyone but myself but I ... when I breakout, than when I have clear skin while on accutane and thereafter. When I took accutane I stayed away ... vitamins, and yes carrots). Honestly, I drank while on accutane , I am not a heavy drinker; but I suppose it is probablly ... to avoid alchohol while taking such a strong drug. Accutane is harsh, and the breakouts you will pobablly get...
... Accutane worked a miracle for me eight years ago and I haven ... they're much better about warning about that now.
Accutane is serious business--and you have to be really careful...
- What's with the bloodtest and accutane? 14th November 2006
... doctor is not following procedure whatsoever.
accutane treatment is different amongst males and females. ... and triglyceride levels, because the ingredients in accutane have the possibility of raising both to unhealthy ... levels. also accutane is required to only be prescribed for no longer than...
... said what I've been prescribing is "Oratane" not " accutane "?? and both are different
I then went checked online ... of oral isotretinoin include: Accure (Alphapharm), Accutane and Roaccutane (Roche), Aknenormin (Hermal), Amnesteem ... are different becoz of the brand? that Oratane and accutane both have the same ingredient which is Isotretinion...
- accutane friday! 14th November 2006
... Hey, congratulations on starting accutane! I started accutane last thursday. The products I bought were a neutrogena ... Foaming Cleanser, and some eye drops. I've been on accutane for almost a week now and the only side effects I ... mild breakout, not even sure it was caused by the accutane . I'm not sure about having to call ipledge. Good luck...
- Do not go to the Derm! 14th November 2006
... every month because that's what you have to do for accutane is not the easy way out. Trust me if a diet would...
... pills, and not all pills for acne are antibiotics and accutane .
my doctor suffered from acne at the same age as...
... acne and was prescribed so many antibiotics and even accutane . I figured out for myself a food item that caused...
... ONLY drug out there that is supposed to be a cure is Accutane .. and that didn't even do it for me.. I do have moderate...
- Say yes to Accutane. 13th November 2006
... Accutane may work for some, but for me it was a nightmare. ... me, if I could go back in time, I'd say a big NO to Accutane !...
... I think I went on Accutane about the same time as you, Oranguman, because I just ... finished up a 6 mo. course of Accutane . I would do it again in a heartbeat. I am totally...
- waxing while on accutane 12th November 2006
... accutane not only affects your facial skin, but your whole ... dying to get my eyebrows waxed and ive been off of accutane for three months...im still going to wait it out a...
... and that makes sense...thanks!
oh, how long after accutane should you wait to wax, if you know......
... a trial lazer hair removal 6 weeks after i'm done accutane . I took my last dose on thurs. so i assume you can...
- is there one certain food that causes acne on everyone? 12th November 2006
... not quite see drastic improvement. even on 5 months accutane i still have acne here and there, so what's the problem...
... not quite see drastic improvement. even on 5 months accutane i still have acne here and there, so what's the problem...
- 40, with acne like a teenager 10th November 2006
... low dose spironolatone seems to be working when even accutane , diet changes, colon therapy, antibiotics, no sugar...
- Going to derm, what should i ask for? 9th November 2006
... because i have really tough skin(i used BP while on accutane with no irritation), but anyways maybe i had a bad...
- started accutane today, couple of questions 9th November 2006
... I took my first accutane pill today. I'm very excited about what my skin is...
... let me just tell you accutane is worth all the hassel and time and side afffects ... trust me, i look at pictures of me now and before the accutane and theres a HUGE difference!!! i saw results about...
- ClindaTech 9th November 2006
... foam and lotions though, the lotion was used during accutane to stop my breakouts and it didnt really do that,...
- Does birth control pills really clear up acne? 8th November 2006
... Tricyclen. I have tried Retin-A, Differin, antibiotics, Accutane , etc. Nothing worked but the pill. When the generic...
... Tricyclen. I have tried Retin-A, Differin, antibiotics, Accutane , etc. Nothing worked but the pill. When the generic...
- Emotional/Psychological effects of Acne 7th November 2006
... it's like the end of the world. Even though I am on accutane (kinda good control), but occasional breakout still...
- Does Birth Control Help Acne? 7th November 2006
... type it out if we're always typing out stuff like accutane and endocrinologist?...
- Making pimples go awayyy :( 7th November 2006
... there is any product that good, what's the use of accutane etc for acne controlling??...
- Any suggestion for removing blackhead? 7th November 2006
... Hi people, I am on accutane (isotetrinion 20mg daily and Roxy for oil controlled...
- Alcohol+Accutane 6th November 2006
... can you drink while taking accutane ? i have never heard you can't, and my dermatologist...
- accutane initial breakout gender difference 5th November 2006
... successful regimen. Not everyone is fixed by Retin-A or Accutane or Anti-biotics the first try. They WOULD try rubbing ... why perhaps men don't have an initial breakout on accutane , because frankly no one cares except you, which may...
- Accutane Moisturizer 2nd November 2006
... does anyone know if i should be using tazorac on accutane ? im on day 11...
