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[zh17]

Hey, haven't checked in on you in a long time. Can't help you with the last question.... But for the previous ones, Bactrim worked almost instantly for me with no side effects. I still get the occasional minor spot, which for me becomes a disaster because my skin doesnt heal. But still, it helps me. Sorry you're having a rough time with it.

Best of luck.

Oh and I'm not Epiduo anymore (too expensive ) So I'm scared my skin will get worse.

P.S. I keep randomly meeting people on Accutane too. Small world. A few co workers and such. Still makes me mad that so many people suffer, and there is no cure. People dont realize how detramental acne is to your self esteem. I know because I used to be one of those people!

Hope you start seeing some improvement.

thanks for the check up!!

totally know what you mean, not only does one spot mean the initial bump and inflammation, but then a month of redness around the area, even if I dont pick at all.

yeah I couldn't believe how much the epiduo was, 290 dollars out of pocket if you didn't have insurance, outrageous, especially because I can get a friggin massive thing of BP here for like $15.

and also agreed, I wonder why they haven't come out with some kind of vaccine or other cure for acne, I mean tons of people have it, and accutane is a really potent drug and is the closest thing to a cure, its still pretty dangerous to take.

[zh17]

week tres

still incredibly broken out, perhaps worse than ever before. I'm not sure if this is some kind of purging or Ib, or simply just how my skin looks when not being treated with an effective treatment. I'll take some pics tonight after I shower.

[zh17]

pics of week 3, after a shower.

all I can say is ewwwwww. looking at these makes me want to just break down. This is in really harsh bathroom lighting after a warm shower so it looks worse than usual, but still.


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[sadd13]

just wanted to say good luck with your resume, im on differin (similar i guess to epiduo) and just started bactrim (i recommended doctor to start me on it as i was taking mino for 6 months and became resistant i think) just wondering how many bactrim ds are you taking a day and what time of the day you are taking it? keep your head up man all the best

[zh17]

just wanted to say good luck with your resume, im on differin (similar i guess to epiduo) and just started bactrim (i recommended doctor to start me on it as i was taking mino for 6 months and became resistant i think) just wondering how many bactrim ds are you taking a day and what time of the day you are taking it? keep your head up man all the best

just one, and I usually take it in the evening our afternoon, usually 5ish right before dinner. thanks for the encouragement, its been hard to keep being on this treatment, especially since the regimen worked a hell of a lot better than this.

[zh17]

wow I haven't updated in a long time! I've been really busy with final exams and such -_-

As for the status of my skin, my skin is looking better, but it really has only gone back to the point before I started Bactrim when I was on the regimen, I still break out frequently, but my breakouts clear up a bit faster. Such a bummer, but at least its the summer now and I don't have all the self-conscientiousness of going to school.

[zh17]

okay so my mom (unprompted) called the dermatologist today and inquired when this Bactrim is going to start working, since she's so concerned about my senior pictures (but I'm not sure if she really gets that I don't give a rats ass about pictures, that I want clear skin for normal things like school), and they gave her the same "give it three months" bull that they gave at my appointment. And then my mom was like well we haven't seen any sort of improvement, maybe even worse, and they still said no, they don't want to see me until my follow up on August 23rd.

I need a chill pill XD

Edited by zh17, 19 June 2010 - 06:28 PM.

[zh17]

I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a leadership thingy called "Boy State", gonna be interesting how my skin behaves at it, with it being extremely hot and myself being busy. I'm just as broken out as ever. I'm more of just looking at the remainder of the summer as a wait until I can get accutane.

[whyGodwhy!=)]

I'm sorry to hear Bactrum isn't working for you when i took it worked after 2 weeks, but I didn't have cystic acne maybe Tane would be better for you sorry you derm being dumb about it. Good luck and have fun!

[Nattt]

hello! I have been prescribed Epiduo about 4 weeks ago. I was also prescribed with Clindamycin Phosphate Lotion. I was told to put the Epiduo at night and Clindamycin in the morning. After the first use, I didn't really feel any stinging. It actually started looking better and clearing up my acne. My acne is horrible I'm 14 and had acne since I was 9. I had many bumps on my face, chin, cheeks, nose, everywhere it's horrible. Anyways, it started to reduce the amount of the bumps on my face. The thing is that where the pimples have been, they disappeared but it looks like I have a tiny hole where it was. Then it started to really hurt and itch and burn after the first week. Then at the 3 week I got a huge breakout and I still have it now. My skin is really red it looks like I have a terrible sunburn, but this is in the summer so I have an excuse. My skin got worse, it's red, oily, and many pimples. It's discusting. Can somebody tell me how their skin looked after Epiduo. Is this normal? Thank you!! BEST OF WISHES TO THOSE WHO ARE FIGHTING ACNE!! I AM WITH YOU IN THIS BATTLE!!

[zh17]

Wow its been a while! I've gotten so caught up in summer I forgot about my log! Well anyway my face hadn't gotten any better in the 2 months I was on Bactrim and Epiduo. Last week my mom called once again and bitched at them and was finally able to get me an appointment for today. (Boy I was proud of her, I sometimes think she's a bit of a pushover but she gave them the business!) Long story short they finally are putting me on Accutane!!! My derm. said as soon as she walked in that I was a good candidate for it, but called in another derm just for a quick second look. I'm nervous about starting it, but I think it is absolutely the best decision I have made regarding my skin. So as of 7-20, I will be officially off Bactrim and Epiduo, and will start my 5 month journey tomorrow on Accutane. Thanks to everyone's support in helping me through this.

[zh17]

hello! I have been prescribed Epiduo about 4 weeks ago. I was also prescribed with Clindamycin Phosphate Lotion. I was told to put the Epiduo at night and Clindamycin in the morning. After the first use, I didn't really feel any stinging. It actually started looking better and clearing up my acne. My acne is horrible I'm 14 and had acne since I was 9. I had many bumps on my face, chin, cheeks, nose, everywhere it's horrible. Anyways, it started to reduce the amount of the bumps on my face. The thing is that where the pimples have been, they disappeared but it looks like I have a tiny hole where it was. Then it started to really hurt and itch and burn after the first week. Then at the 3 week I got a huge breakout and I still have it now. My skin is really red it looks like I have a terrible sunburn, but this is in the summer so I have an excuse. My skin got worse, it's red, oily, and many pimples. It's discusting. Can somebody tell me how their skin looked after Epiduo. Is this normal? Thank you!! BEST OF WISHES TO THOSE WHO ARE FIGHTING ACNE!! I AM WITH YOU IN THIS BATTLE!!

yeah I found my face was really red and irritated on epiduo, I found taking nights off helped, as well as moisturizer. I did really notice a nice improvement in skin tone, but I just don't think it was a strong enough treatment for me.