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[PaulH85]

What's wrong, margox? How are the new regimen and the Doxy working out for you?

[Aimlessness]

margox, on 01 November 2011 - 07:45 AM, said:

...today... i went back into my Blackhole of a Universe!

Hello Margox. Sounds like your going through some tough times. PM if you you want to talk about it. I'll talk about anything. I'm really sorry about your mom.

[margox]

Aimlessness, on 01 November 2011 - 08:05 AM, said:

margox, on 01 November 2011 - 07:45 AM, said:

...today... i went back into my Blackhole of a Universe!

Hello Margox. Sounds like your going through some tough times. PM if you you want to talk about it. I'll talk about anything. I'm really sorry about your mom.

.....just been really down........ i know i'm still adjusting with my new regimen but i feel down cause i'm not seeing any improvements yet.... my family and relatives have been really supportive though.... it kinda surprised me...

PaulH85, on 01 November 2011 - 07:52 AM, said:

What's wrong, margox? How are the new regimen and the Doxy working out for you?

honestly i really don't know..... i went back to my dermatologist...my condition got worse...he said i'm still adjusting to my new regimen.... still hoping that i will see POSITIVE effects after 3weeks before my next doctor;s consult.................

Edited by margox, 01 November 2011 - 08:52 AM.

[PaulH85]

Give it time, you'll get there. It's likely that things can get worse before they get better and your skin adjusts. As discouraging as it may be, you could actually take it as a positive sign because it means things are starting to happen. I'm into my fifth week of Doxy and once it started to kick in, I was pretty broken out by week, but that calmed down last week and week five is going well. Stick with it, be patient and give yourself a break, and I'm sure you'll start to see improvements.

[margox]

i've finished on my Doxy actually, my doctor just put me on for 2 weeks..........

i have a question and really need advise, shall i tell my doctor not to like prick my pimples (it really hurts) coz i'm afraid it would cause scarring?...... i'm really doubting about it coz i don't wanna like sound like i don't believe in him or anything, after all he is a dermatologist? right?...aarrgghhh

[PaulH85]

Oh, I see. I guess that's perhaps why you were hoping for a bit more impact from it then. It's not a miracle-worker though, can take up to at least a month before you know for sure if things like that are working.

As for the pimples, I suppose it depends on how he's doing it and what stage the pimples are it. If they're on top of the skin, then perhaps he's knows what to do in terms on extracting them without causing damage. But if they're not fully formed or whatever and he's forcing them which will hurt, that's not a good idea and personally, I'd tell him to stop.

[margox]

well, actually he told me that he's just pricking the pimples that needed pricking, he doesn't force the others and he stops when it hurts tooo much....... the pricking hurts more than the injection............. still believe in him though...........

gotta keep holding on.................. keeping faith............. still...........

[margox]

....soo tired.....

[margox]

....... HELP......went to the doctor's yesterday and my worries have been confirmed........ it seems that my condition is going up and down and up and down....... thats why he said that i should now take Isotretinoin <Accutane>...i'm kinda skeptic, afraid and still on the fence about it.......... what am i going to do...... i've been researching it and the side effects are really overwhelming..... my doctor also explained that on the first month of use i might even breakout more.... i mean will i even be able to handle that?????..........

[soysauce]

Accutane is a big decision, but if you feel your out the end of your rope and don't wanna deal with this horrible disease any longer than go ahead and do it. I made the decision to take it and I'm finally starting to clear up on the third month. You will probably experience an Initial breakout but hey, it won't lost forever. I hope you can turn this around. Peace & love

[jujuy]

Hi Margox,

I'm sorry to hear that things have been so rough with your acne I know what that is like. People in my family would always say stuff like: "Oh such a pretty girl, but with such horrible acne" or "What have you been doing lately? Your skin is looking terrible." I understand how hurtful it can be; often, I've realized, they do it out of love and concern for us...although I have to admit, their methods are awkward. Just last weekend, I was at a Gala Ball with my bf, and I took 0 pictures with him, because I'm so embarassed by my skin. We were the only couple not to have their picture taken, and I could tell this hurt his feelings.

After an 11 year battle with moderate to severe acne, I decided to go on Accutane. I talked to my dermatologist (who has been extremely supportive and whose own kids were on Accutane), and she answered all of my questions in thorough detail. In fact, she even gave me an informational booklet and a month to think about it. After reading the side effects and reflecting upon them, I thought: "Heck, if she gave it to her kids, she must think that it's pretty safe." I'm already on month 2.5 and I've seen rapid and sharp improvement! Whatever you do, the important thing is to make this YOUR decision. No one can choose for you. Read, discuss, and reflect upon what is best for your body and your self esteem!

PM me if you want to talk about Accutane, your acne battle, or just life in general! Peace!