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[TOOKER]

Well..its been 1 month since i ended a 6 month course of accutane, and now my acne is coming back..i really wanted to have clear skin for when school started. Looks like that isnt happening, because i cant even get a derm apointment for 3 weeks.

im really dam sad

[mx123]

Try using topicals for now, they are supposed to work better post tane. You should see your derm about possibly getting a long term low-dose maintenance course, to keep you clear.

[TOOKER]

Try using topicals for now, they are supposed to work better post tane. You should see your derm about possibly getting a long term low-dose maintenance course, to keep you clear.

Im just gunna get a 2nd course of accutane. Hopefully works better the 2nd time =/

[m00sie]

Just make sure that there is no underlying medical cause for your acne, if there is then accutane wont help you unfortunately.

[TOOKER]

Just make sure that there is no underlying medical cause for your acne, if there is then accutane wont help you unfortunately.

Uh, like wat?..and i was clear 1 month into my accutane course..so im pretty sure accutane does have an affect on me.

[un4tunate]

how old r u tooker?

[TOOKER]

i am 16.

[un4tunate]

ive read somewhere that accutane has a lower chance of curing teens than adults because teen acne is usually more severe. maybe if you can wait few more years and take it at like 19, you might be cured then. I started getting acne at 15 and now im 22 and still have spots, but i never took accutane before.

[timmytim]

Just make sure that there is no underlying medical cause for your acne, if there is then accutane wont help you unfortunately.

examples of underlying medical causes that would make acne resistant to accutane???


good luck on a 2nd course tooker.



tim

[Zach.]

I'm 15. Just got accutane today. School starts in 2 weeks.
I know what you mean by wanting clear skin for school.
It sucks having to worry about whether people are staring
at your face. Stay strong! I def. recommend going back to the derm asap!
Call often in case they get cancellations. You could get in quicker!

[TOOKER]

I'm 15. Just got accutane today. School starts in 2 weeks.
I know what you mean by wanting clear skin for school.
It sucks having to worry about whether people are staring
at your face. Stay strong! I def. recommend going back to the derm asap!
Call often in case they get cancellations. You could get in quicker!

i cant get an apointment in time with my derm (im moving). so im going to go to my family doctor and get a percsription from him, then start with a different derm once i move.

[JBHK]

How bad is it? The odd small pimple here and there does not necessarily mean that your acne will return full scale. I get the occassional one, but mostly I just spot treat it and all is good.

[Azrael]

my acne returned after 8 months of finishing accutane.
i'm on my second course now.
i think i'll keep taking acctuane until i get cured.
some people have been on their 5 th course already.
the alternative is a long routine of washes, creams, moisturisers, facials - i cant be bothered with that twice a day,
i want 'normal skin' like the general public has - most people dont have to care for their skin so religously as we do. so why should i?

[TOOKER]

my acne returned after 8 months of finishing accutane.
i'm on my second course now.
i think i'll keep taking acctuane until i get cured.
some people have been on their 5 th course already.
the alternative is a long routine of washes, creams, moisturisers, facials - i cant be bothered with that twice a day,
i want 'normal skin' like the general public has - most people dont have to care for their skin so religously as we do. so why should i?

a 5th course? are you sure? most ive heard of is a 3rd

[assassinated beauty]

Accutane will work better after puberty.

When your hormones settle its easier for accutane to do its job. I know people who were given accutane at 15 , one being my brother and another 16 year old guy at my school, and their acne came back. My brother eventually grew out of it. I'm not saying you should have to wait, I'm just saying its less effective when your hormones are everywhere.

Can I ask what age you first got acne?

[fio]

the more u stresst the worse it will be...well u kno the drill. so jus try to relax, go out n have fun. easier said than done, n i prob. should take my own advice. hope things get better. anyway, accutane is stil in ur system so dont worry. jus try to get a derm appt!!! look for others around ur area...

[TOOKER]

Accutane will work better after puberty.

When your hormones settle its easier for accutane to do its job. I know people who were given accutane at 15 , one being my brother and another 16 year old guy at my school, and their acne came back. My brother eventually grew out of it. I'm not saying you should have to wait, I'm just saying its less effective when your hormones are everywhere.

Can I ask what age you first got acne?

umm..like 14/15