http://imgur.com/a/mIxto#7PqkVsq

Thanks a bunch,

Kimberly

I'm a sixteen year-old (M, Asian) teenager who is currently on The Regimen. I have moderate acne and I understand the usual routine that most people go through. Whether on the T.V, the internet, or through a friend, you hear a new product is on the market and what do you do? You research the product and read the reviews online only to purchase the falsified hype. I have been in your shoes and I can almost guarantee that a majority of people on this forum has a !@#$ load of acne products. I purchased the Regimen Plus Kit and although the price tag is quite expensive, I assure you, it is WORTH it. I have been on the Regimen only for a week but it already feels great using it. 

I suggest that everyone who is debating whether or not to purchase the Regimen kit to purchase the Plus size kit. I usually like to conserve my products by using a small amount but by purchasing the plus size kit, you don't have that conscious weighing over your head. The directional video by Dan is very helpful and I recommend that everyone to watch it. Even if you do not purchase or use the Regimen, the insights offered by Dan is crucial and probably the most effective method to prevent acne. Now, I am not saying that the Regimen is godsend and that it will completely get rid of your acne. I have broke out here and there but not severely. 

Here's how I use the Regimen: Please note, this is my experience and that your experiences can vary. Also, FOLLOW the rules as if your life depended on it. Start from the initial amount (pea-size) and gradually ramp up the dosage. 

Since I don't take a shower in the morning, I wash my face at the sink and I use TWO FULL PUMPS of the cleanser. I gently lather up the cleaner for about 10 seconds and then I GENTLY apply it to my face. I suggest to use your ring finger to avoid any pressure or irritation. I find that I rub my face harsher when I use my middle finger. When I first started, it was a bit weird to follow the 10-second rule but now I have no problem doing so. Also, if you keep having trouble following this rule, just count up to 10. I also always use warm- temperature water instead of cold-temperature water. 

I GENTLY dry my face with a soft towel and wait about 5-10 minutes to COMPLETELY DRY off. I then use the treatment (2.5% BP) and GENTLY apply it all over my face. You need to wait until each application is completely dry so wait another 5-10 minutes after applying the treatment. Now, in my opinion, the next part is the worst part of the Regimen. 

The moisturizer is great but in the directions, it says to apply two full pumps of the moisturizer. When I first started the Regimen, I used two full pumps but I realized that this is a bit excessive so I reduced my dosage to one. I don't know if I have a small face or what not, but two full pumps is too much and takes forever to absorb on its own. Take my advice on your own risk. 

I have really dry skin so I use the Jojoba oil on my lips, knees, and elbows. I can definitely see the effectiveness on my chapped lips. I have not tried adding the Jojoba oil with the moisturizer since the moisturizer itself is too much. In 3 weeks time, I plan to mix AHA and the moisturizer. 

I have experienced some burns after applying the treatment but I have not suffered from any peeling. Since this is my first week using the Regimen, I can't really say anything for sure but so far, I love it. I will post before and after images if anyone of you are interested. I know these types of threads are everywhere so if any of you do not find it helpful, I will stop posting my progresses. 

So, quick update on my acne situation: I used to have moderate/severe acne on my face, chest and back in 2010. I was using ACV and lemon juice primarily to battle my acne, which worked alright for me. My facial acne subsided a LOT last year, and my back went to mild/moderate.

Fast forward to now. After about a year of clear skin on my face and spotty skin on my back, I suddenly broke out crazily in February. My ACV/lemon juice didn't do shit for me, so finally, I decided to visit the dermatologist for the first time in my life. I was prescribed Doxycycline (100 mg), Differin 0.1% for my face and Benzoyl Peroxide 5% for my back. 

So it's actually been 6 days now since I started Doxycycline. I'll just tabulate my regimen below:

MORNING

-Wash face with Decleor cleanser (no Differin used after cleansing)

-Wash body with Proactiv soap bar (1% salicylic acid)

-BP on back/chest

-1 pill Doxycycline

EVENING

-Post-workout, shower (Proactiv bar for back, no cleanser on face)

-BP on back/chest

NIGHT

-Wash face with Decleor cleanser

-Differin on face (trouble zones only) 

-BP on back/chest

-Moisturiser on face 10 mins after Differin

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So basically: 6 days in, not too much of a difference on my back. My chest is super clear though, not a single active pimple (though a few scars). Inflammation on facial acne also diminishing, and fewer active pimples. 

I'll post photos tomorrow.

I just hate how acne ruins my mood... my mood truly depends on acne: good face...great mood... breakouts = depressed, angry, feisty, annoyed

I just needed this release! Thank you for reading!

Hugs.

i have always had whole wheat(and even refined flour now and then) all my life,without any effect.

(had clear phases while on wheat diet).

but i am having rice twice a day(instead of once ; in place of whole wheat rotis for dinner).

i hope it helps me gain weight though!

i have heard many say that mnths or years later when they re-include grain(wheat in my case) back in their diet,they face health issues.

either the gut cant get accustomed to the grains or/and body somehow dnt tackle it well.

i have grains.(rice) and rarely (in form of indulgence) some other grain like refined or whole wheat.

so i am not completely off it.

so is it applicable for me as well?

my question is whether i should be worried about re-including it any time later in life?

in today's fast life(where i might have to move around and live elsewhere  every now and then plus work/study and more) i might have to have wheat some day.

will the body react(in general)?

how and why does the body react that way?any idea?

Has this every happened to anybody else?  And do you think it is a result of not using moisturizer? Does a moisturizer calm inflammation and burning?  Im trying to decide if I should use less BP or use the same amount of BP and start using a moisturizer. Ive used 5% bp in the past and never have I had my face so inflamed. Then again ive never used bp twice a day before.

But anyway, I started taking it about a week ago, I was really skeptical about taking them because of all the horror stories I have heard when you stop taking them, but I am trying not to think about that now as I will probably be on the pill for a while anyway for my periods and contraception. But obviously I am scared about the effects, and have to think about the future for when I do need to get off them.

I did hear about weaning off the pill, which I would probably would do if it came to stopping them. 

But basically I am just curious to hear the successful stories to make me feel better about taking it. My acne isn't terrible but I did want to take it because after going of antibiotics my skin went back to bad, and was getting even worse lately so felt it was the only option left. 

I haven't noticed any results lately obviously, as it will take awhile. I am taking just a regular BC, not the yasmin or anything like that, because I felt those were unnecessary. 

Has anyone else gone through this experience? If so, how long did it take for the acne to go away once they started smoking again, and did they find a way to give up smoking that didn't involve having to put up with acne for the rest of their lives? I've read that in some people smoking supresses the homonal imbalances that cause acne, which would appear to be happening in my case, but when I've looked into remedies for hormonal acne they all seem to be BCP based which isn't an option for me because of my age, also I'm now dreading upcoming menopause as it seems my hormones are still not working as they should be so have I got acne to look forward to in my 50's as well....thinking I may as well top myself now!                             

I have looked to this site for comfort and answers many times on and off throughout the years. I know that if anyone does take the time to read this post, it may just sound all too familiar - the same way that crappy radio station overplays the latest Justin Bieber song, yet you're forced to listen to because you forgot the aux/usb cable to plug in your ipod. Well, I'm just really looking for a channel to vent my stress and frustrations, so I thank you in advance if you're going to read any further.. here goes. I also apologize in advance for all of the cliches I will use in my post as I will definitely try to exhaust them all .. I'll try to keep this as short/long as possible, which I further apologize once again for. (I hope you're still reading... )

I'm an Asian male, aged 28, and I have been suffering from acne for about 17 years. I have a fair complexion (the kind that allows those friggen' red lumps to become all the more visible) and it's of the combination skin type (one moment dry, then a few hours later distgustingly oily.. not super drippy oil.. but a nice glaze that's nice and shiny for everyone to see.. kind of like a krispy kreme donut, just not nearly as tasty). My skin on the other parts of my body is pretty soft and smooth, so I often wished that there was a way to extract skin cells from my forearms or buttocks to graft them onto my face/neck as a replacement then surely my problem would be solved!

My current condition is bad, but I totally understand that it is not the worst that is out there. For everyone that has a more severe case of acne, my heart goes out to you and I truly hope you can find your answer sooner than I. I currently get gigantuan cystic acne on my jawlines and neck. I have tons of whiteheads, and also get pimples randomly across my face. The active lesions seem to migrate everytime I suffer breakout periods. When I was a kid I used to get pimples in the T zone. In my early 20s I had deadly cysts on my chin and mouth area. Underneath/behind the ear was a mother f*#$! episode, albeit a short one (those cysts left some scars for sure since the skin is so damn soft in that area). The most persistent area has been the jawline and back of my neck/hairline area though. My back had some dangerous breakouts as well, but lately has cleared up quite a bit.

Similar to the countless other threads I have browsed through, I believe I have attempted MANY "solutions" to rid my wretched skin of this awful disease. I refrain from claiming that I've tried everything, because I really haven't. To be honest, I feel that there are an unlimited combination of regimens that are out there that can be customized for individuals that can probably work. That's why I feel it's easy to get lost in this mess of information that is known as the Internet. Here's a list of treatments/products I have tried (to the best of my memory) - some worked (temporarily), others had 0 effect:

Over the counter stuff:

• Lots of acne cleansers and spot treatments like neutrogena, clearisil, etc.
• Proactiv
• Murad acne treatment
• Obagi Clenziderm

Perscribed medication:

• Stievamycin gel
• Differin gel
• Antibiotics: tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline
• Cortisone shots on huge cysts
• Accutane

Natural remedies:

• Accupuncture
• Apple Cider Vinegar pills and applied to the face
• Food allergy test

I probably missed some things, but those are the main things I've tried. Accutane worked the best of all treatments, but the effects are shortlived. (2 courses - one in high school which cleared me up for a year or two, and once again at 26 which cleared me up for 6 months). I felt amazing when I had clear skin off of accutane though. I even forgot all about the suffering I went through with acne.. oh that sweet feeling, how I miss thee... Through it all, I think all of the perscribed medication probably fucked up my skin even more in the long run by mutating my acne into the monster that it is now. I have no evidence of this though..

I'm currently trying to eat better, based on my food allergy test, I pretty much have a slight allergy to all these weird kinds of foods (lima beans wtf? I don't even eat that.. green beans and bananas??? black pepper??!). I have tried avoiding most of those foods, although I haven't avoided them all since they're a) not all severe allergies b) just because the result was listed as a potential allergy does not mean it is related to my acne. The main things I stay away from these days are dairy and junk foods, although I have a few chips every now and then. Diet seems to help a little bit, as I did reach a point where I was clear for a few weeks (without medication too! what?! no way!! was I dreaming?.... yea.. probably..)  I was a fool though... as I thought I was starting to reach the clearness state, and started eating horribly again (pizzas, cheeseburgers, nachos, wings, etc etc etc.. sooo yum) Anyways, about a month later I started breaking out horribly again and for the past two months I have not been able to reach a state where I was prett happy (beginning 2 months of this year to be exact about when I was "pretty clear").

Sh*T!! Sorry this is getting really long but if anyone is still with me, I'm really thankful, since typing this has actually alleviated my stress a little bit. As I sit here typing this, I still feel upset/frustrated/hopeless in finding a cure. I've always turned to this website during my worst times yet I never posted anything so I hope you all don't mind me unleashing this wall of text upon you (provided you haven't escaped back to your facebook tab). It gives me comfort in knowing that there ARE others out there with the exact same problems and feelings as me. The one thing this site always successfully does is recharge me with hope. I was seriously considering taking accutane again for a third time, but I'm starting to release that feeling now (that's the smart choice right?.. if it didn't work the first two times, why would it work the third time.... or... will .. it..?)...  Needless to say, my confidence is at an all time low once again, which is why I turn to this site for some solitude. I often look at everyone with clear skin full of envy (and hate.. j/k ).. and I yearn for the day to be able share a success story with all of you.

I think I might try taking some probiotics and other supplements (vitamin B? zinc? omega fish oil?.. I need to research a bit more I guess). I currently take Vitamin D and A droplets. If anyone spent the past 5 hours trying to read this broken record story and has suggestions for me, please let me know! I'm dying to hear from you. I hope that I could find a person who matches my same journey and has found success so that he/she could share their method with me.. Until then, I'll keep dreaming.

Thank you all once again. Cheers.

I've searched around the forum here, and everyone elses rashes seem to be smaller than mine in terms of the areas. Cortisone doesn't seem to be helping either since it makes it worse, cause I think some of the areas that I scratched are open sores. I'm a little worried right now about how long this will last, and if I can even continue the treatment anymore. The itch is killing me, so I'm just taking zyrtec and benadryl to calm it down. Attached are pictures of how the current rash looks like on my legs and arms. It's a little yellow cause I put iodine on it to prevent any infections. Any insight would be helpful, thanks!

The last time I went to the derm, he prescribed me epiduo and I've been using it for 4 months.Yet, only little improvement can be observed. I mean, I indeed get fewer acnes, like 4-5 a week, which is already better than before, but I still pump up and I've got a lot of post-inflammationary hyperpigmentation.

So today, I went to the derm again and he prescribed me Tetralysal 300mg a day, as well as azelaic acid 20%. I hope it helps me and I'll update to let you guys know what's going on

BTW, does anyone here can share some experiences with me about this medication? or does anyone get successful results after taking it for a while ?

Thx 

I had come to think of myself as a zero. Zeros are used as place holders. They're useless, and valueless; much like myself. I'm a place holder for my pretty friends. I make them look better just by standing next to me. In fact, I had become okay with that.

Today, I was wearing my fancy Sephora make up at work today. I've been working this job for almost two years and I had never had someone bring up my acne; except for one of my supervisors who used my acne as a means of making me quit. That was almost a year ago. A customer came in, I rang her up and as she was leaving she looked at me and said "Not to be mean or anything....." oh. hell. no. I snapped my head towards the back room so fast, I could've died. I had just gotten transfered to this store a week ago so I wasn't familiar with the staff and I didn't want my new coworker to hear this conversation. She started talking about the benefits of Vinegar for acne (been there, done that). I just zoned out and tried not to cry.

Now I'm home and I'm sobbing. Working is the only thing that makes me feel worthy of life. Its the  one thing that keeps me from being a hermit in my room. Now I'm here crying because I'm not worthy of my job with pretty girls. I'M THE UGLY DUCKLING. Except this duckling doesn't get a happy ending.

I had a special event coming up and my face was so inflammed, the worst it's ever been. I had just started minocycline (for the second time) and tactuo gel, which was actually making it worse, but I thought the more heavy duty the better because my goal was to have clear skin by the time this important event came up. Of course my acne didn't get better, more so worse, and I was just so upset I didn't even want to go. I'm a film student and they were showcasing all our thesis projects in a theatre downtown and having a huge after party. It was a huge deal to have the film I wrote and directed up on the big screen in front of 500 people, but it made me sick to my stomach thinking I had to see all these gorgeous actors and showcase my horrible bumpy face. My roommate said something to me as I was voicing my concern that really helped me cope with going. She asked me what I thought about a boy in our program, the first things that came to mind. I stated three things, and she said see you didn't even mention his acne! This boy had suffered from really terrible acne for a long time, but it's true I never looked at him and only saw his acne. I looked at him and saw his personality. His acne didn't define him, rather it was just something that was there but didn't really matter to anyone.

Now this is something to think about because if you let acne rule your life, people are going to notice it. You have to let your personality over power. I know this can be hard when you feel like you have no confidence but getting out and doing things that take your mind off it really helps the process. 

What I actually ended up doing was taking down the majority of mirrors in my house and avoiding the ones that were up. I stayed home for a month not doing anything other than watching tv all day. There were many days when I didn't even get dressed- actually most of those days I never got dressed. I started to take control over my acne. I began working out more, yoga is best. I like cardio because it releases endorphins, but it's actually really harmful to your body, biking is the less harmful form of cardio though, so I often stuck to that and did ab work everyday. I cleaned up my diet, cut out gluten, dairy, sugar, and meat except poultry. I found taking control helped me feel like I was in charge. Now I'm not sure I recommend staying home everyday in your pajamas, and watching tv, because I did end up crying a lot from lack of socialization. But on the other hand I would experience a lot of anxiety when out in public places, worrying that people were looking at my skin. So staying home really was the best option for me. If I had a pet like a cat or a dog that probably would have helped in terms of having a companion I could somewhat interact with all day. 

YOU:

Try doing things for you. Pick up a hobby, like writing, art, or reading more. I found painting very therapeutic. I also started reading more incredibly interesting books, specifically the autobiography of Steve Jobs. I would sit outside in the sun more, and I watched more tv. <-- I'm in film so I consider this research I actually ended up watching four seasons of LOST. But I would recommend watching happier things as something as simple as this can really mess with your psyche. Virtually any movie or tv show by Judd Apatow is a good option if you're in need of a giggle. For the ladies, five year engagement, mean girls and anything with tina fey and amy poehler is superb. I also highly suggest giving Arrested Development a go if you haven't already. 

STARS, THEY'RE JUST LIKE US:

Now for awhile I would watch tv and see all these beautiful girls with flawless skin, well guess what- It's a digital world we live in. Did you know Keira Knightly had her forehead acne photoshopped in the pirate movies? So there you go, now when you see these girls or guys with flawless skin, remember they probably have or have had acne too and it's a lot worse for them because their life's work actually depends on looking flawless. Imagine the pressure?! 

This may sound awful but I also found it comforting searching celebrities that have had acne troubles in the past. Just do a quick google search and there are tons of pictures and articles, it made me feel like I can still become successful in life and push forward. I would also sometimes just look at pictures of acne sufferers in general and it made me feel like I was not alone. 

TAKE A CHILL PILL:

Supplements that really help the weepies are vitamin D. Try taking 4, 1000 mg's a day. You'll notice your mood is a bit better after about a week or two. <- this can also help you acne. I also really liked the bell stress relief capsules. I believe they have a depression capsule as well that may help. I find their supplements very beneficial, except their acne one didn't work for me. I also found cutting out caffeine and just having green tea helped as well. 

DISTRACTION:

Now for days when I couldn't just hide away in the safety of my home, I would take more time primping myself. I would do something more special to my hair, like curl or straighten. I'd also wear a lot more eye makeup, specifically colours that made my eye colour pop, so that people would be drawn more to my eyes rather than my skin. I'd also only wear nude lipsticks because I didn't want any attention drawn to my mouth as that was close to my problem areas. I would also spend more time on my outfit. I'd usually wear a lot more high waisted skirts, or dresses, and make it more visually appealing and different so that people would notice your outfit. 

RELAXI TAXI:

In order to really relax and turn your mind off get a massage. No one is going to see your acne because the lighting is so dim there anyways, and it's so worth it. I also suggest trying acupuncture. They can actually relieve your acne symptoms through accupuncture. You have to go about two-three times a week, but it really does help. But be careful when choosing an acupuncturist. I had a terrible experience with a chinese acupuncturist once. I guess they use thicker needles and are more aggressive when placing it in your skin. I found it to be incredibly painful and traumatizing. However japanese acupuncture uses very thin needles and the insertion is painless. 
 

I hope these idea's may be beneficial to some of you out there. If you want more info on products and my acne journey check out my blog. 

I wish you all the best of luck and remember you're all beautiful. 

Pretty much I have had acne since I was in 3rd grade. I am now 21 and still suffer from it. Have tried different kinds of birth control, changing my diet, and I have even done accutane twice. The accutane cleared my acne both times but only for a few months afterwards, then it came back but it definitely is not as bad as it was before the accutane. I also eat completely dairy free ( I miss pizza ) and when I can gluten free. I also limit my surgar.

Has anyone else done accutane, it not worked, then had results from tazorac? 

I am now breaking out in places I don't usually break out and my skin is SO dry around my mouth.

I am just curious to how long the initial breakout lasts and if this breakout is going to get much worse as time goes on? Right now I have about 6 new pimples on my face that appeared today.

How long should I stick with the tazorac? I'm also taking doxycycline and using cerave moisturizer.

Does anyone have any tips if tazorac worked for them? I have been reading up and currently I wash my face, wait 20 minutes, apply tazorac, wait 10, then wash it off with water. Then I wait about 10 more minutes and put moisturizer on and I only do the taz at night.

I have been facing acne for over 10 years now and I just want to feel good about myself and I have no self confidence because of it. And after accutane twice..I just don't know what to do anymore

I have been taking accutane for a few days and I already feel very messed up mentally. I have had terrible anxiety and cannot stop crying. To save myself from future torment, I have decided to stop. If I have taken 4 doses of 40 mg, how long will it take for it to be out of my system and for me to be back to normal?

I'm 27 and I'm still suffering from acne since I was about 13 years old. It is concentrated below the corners of my mouth. And is always around my mouth and no where else.

I use a non-flouride toothpaste, and I wash with the Clinique Acne Solutions system morning and night. I workout a lot and do sweat considerably during, but I try to wear a headband and keep the sweat off my face. My diet limits dairy to a point, but I still like to eat cheese and drink milk. I eat lot of lean meat and fish. 

Does anyone have any suggestions about what to try? Should I try to go on accutane? I'm starting to get REALLY desperate here! Any advice is appreciated, Thanks!

Thanks everyone

I'm 19, 6'1 and 155 pounds, and i'm trying to gain weight, would like to add 20 pounds during the summer.

After taking antibiotics i've been clear for 2 months, but i still eat an "anti-acne" diet, even though i've been eating more bread, more pasta etc. lately.

My concern is: do weight gainers make acne-prone people break out? I really need to put on weight, but i also dont want to have acne again after 2 months of being clear.

So if anyone has information about this topic, please tell me.

Thanks for reading this post.

I'm a 16 year old and have recently been prescribed Roaccutane. I have decided to keep a diary of my progress for people who aren't sure whether or not Roaccutane is for them. 

Personally I was looking forward to going on the drug. I was so sick of my skin as I have had ongoing spots since I was 12/13, but my skin got really bad since last year. Previously I had tried every product known to get rid of spots but none of them worked. I was using a skincare salicylic acid wash given to me by a beautician which controlled my spots, but in the end I decided I needed something stronger.

I was prescribed 30mg per day by my dermatologist. I was told I had moderate to severe acne. I am now on my 12th day of taking the drug and so far I haven't received any side effects, Thank God! I did find after 4 days my skin has become dry around the spots but no where else on my face. My lips are gone dry, but once you keep topped up with lip balm your fine. I am using a la roche posay moisturiser on my face, as it is specifically designed for skin prone to acne.

It is summer and the last few days were very hot. I have been out in the sun for the last few days but with factor 20 on body and factor 50 on face, as skin is supposed to be more prone to sunburn while on Roaccutane. Just be careful! I did get headaches in the last 2 days but I think it was from the sun, so just cover your head if your out in the heat. My throat was a lot drier than usual, so drink lots of water. 

I will update you on my progress. I would go on Roaccutane if you need to but are scared to. The very bad side effects really don't effect everyone! 

Good luck!  

Dan's guide to buying drugstore products lists cleansers and moisturizers which are 'gentle', however throughout the day my skin gets REALLY oily, for example I wake up at 6am, shower from 6:15 to 6:45, moisturize blah blah blah, at 12ish my face is super oily, like you can see the shininess. Anyway, I was wondering if, by using cleansers which sell themselves as 'oil targeting formula', Shine Remover' and so on, that would effect the regimen, or, if I should use a cleanser for normal skin?

I'm 15 and male if its any link to my oily/acne prone skin. Thank you

I am 21 years old and I just started my second course of Accutane. I took it for five months when I was 15 and my skin was great for a while, but, alas, it came back. Anyway, I took my first pill three days ago and it has started a shitstorm of emotions and worries. Before getting on I read that some people experienced vaginal dryness. Now, that disturbed me a lot. In fact, I almost decided against taking it. Anyway, I decided to take it and I experienced vaginal dryness almost immediately. However, I am unsure if this is the medication or my own anxiety. Whenever my boyfriend and I had sex after I started, I would start to panic that I wasn't getting wet and, sure enough, I wasn't wet. As a result, sex hurt a little bit. But I don't know if this is just because I am worried about it. I have experienced no other side effects and am wondering if it is even possible to experience side effects after only taking two pills. I hope it's all in my head but, regardless, I can't get it out. I am also very worried that this problem will persist throughout my course AND after. I don't mind simply using lube, but I don't want to lose the natural wetness that I have experienced throughout my life. If anyone can give me some advice, that'd be great.

i think these are scars from previous pimples. My face is 90% smooth and i just want some help on how to reduce the redness

Now at the time, I crashed my motorcycle and injured my leg and was at home for a long period of time whilst on accutane. I resorted to masturbation to porn everyday and smoking alot of pot 3-4gs a day. Didn't have a problem staying hard (I thought this could possibly be porn induced sexual dysfunction) but then due to further reading on the subject, found that many accutane sufferers require constant or intense stimulation to stay aroused/hard. Now I never get spontaneous erections anymore after the tane.. I used to get them constantly and actually masturbated to reduce the frequency of these things, I would even get them riding my motorcycle! I can only get one now constantly stimulating myself or by stimulating myself to porn. Its as if my libido hopped up and left. Staying hard in condom is a no go. I'm experiencing other symptoms too like a cold shriveld penis always feeling numbish, dribbling urine, constant chapped lips, first nosebleed in years. I very rarely wake up with morning wood, and if I do its weak and before I even step out of the bedroom to head to the bathroom it would be flaccid. I cant remember the last time I stayed hard standing up. Also with the dribbling urine, the certain muscle or whatever that you use to push that last bit of urine out doesn't work, I must push underneath my penis behind my testicles to get the rest out, otherwise if I sit down or unch over urine will leak out.

My first thought was desensitization from porn/over masturbation, but then I gave up the porn and quit the pot. Still no difference in libido. I havent touched my little guy in 4 days and I have absolutely no sexual urges whatsoever. If I start to masturbate eventually it feels good and I get hard but it feels forced and dissapears if I stop touching him. I can't imagine how it will end up with a woman.. Part of me is wishing this is not narrowed down to accutane, but the more I read the more it makes sense.

I tried weighing up different possibilities like I was overthinking too much but I met this gorgeous girl and we cuddled and watched a movie, kissed and whatnot, but I felt nothing. She was pretty much dressed for sex too, It was extremely hard to do but I even considered my own sexuality to be the problem. Which I now positively know is not.. Then resorted to maybe she wasnt my type or attractive enough but not long ago I was thinking about her and looked at her facebook, she has a photo clearly showing her pretty eyes, as soon as I saw this I got butterflies but no reaction down under? (I have since stopped speaking to this girl because I can't stand the embarrassement anymore) I can tell she wants to f&^* the christ out of me, the way she looks at me, and acts. I felt like I was just disappointing her.

I was never depressed before this, at the time of accutane I was a student pilot working toward my CPL but when this hit home I had to give it up as It would be irresponsible to fly in such a depressive state. Many people are saying I can't get it up because I'm depressed. I'm f&*^&&& depressed because I can't get it up!

I'm usually pretty grammatically correct, but my mind is rambling.. sorry if alot of this is all over the place. But i need help, I don't know how long I'm gonna last like this. I cry myself to sleep everynight and think about suicide just to end the embarrassment, I have friends having sex multiple times a day. My refractory period seems to be unlimited unless I force it. This hurts so much.

Does this sound like the after affects of the tane?

Thank you all. I greatly appreciate any replies at the bottom of my heart.

There really hasn't been any noticeable change in my acne for a number of months, but my skin is unbearably dry and flaky.

Every time I go to her, however, all she says to me is, "The acne and blackheads are nearly all gone. The redness will go away soon." 

None of the redness has gone away and I still break out. Also, my back is horrendous, but she wont even bother trying to help me on that.

This lack of change is throwing me off. I still continuously have to wear heavy foundation to cover the redness and bumps.

So with this in mind I've decided to consider going on accutane, but my main worries are her not prescribing it to me (She doesn't seem open to discussion on my treatment) and the dry skin.

As my skin is already super dry I have doubts if I'll be able to deal with the dryness. (I'm using basic cetaphil and cerave moisturizers right now.) 

Has anyone here gone on Accutane who already had really dry skin? What will it be like?

Also, do you think I should get a second opinion from another doctor?

(Note I mainly have a couple of whiteheads, occasionally small cysts, and papules. I usually get them on my chest, face, and very badly on my back.)

Anyway, do you think subcision is the best path to take? And does anyone know a good dermatologist/plastic surgeon who knows watsup on subcision and who doesn't inflate their pricing?

Could ANYONE reccomend some GOOD moisturizes for red,irritated,rosacea-prone,sensitive skin ?I would really REALLY appriciated it.Thank you!

I'm a 22 year-old male, 213 lbs, 6.1', and I have moderate/severe cystic and nodular acne. A few days ago, my dermatologist prescribed to me Accutane 100mg/day. I would like your advice.

First, I planned to take my first pill this morning. However, I woke up feeling a bit under the weather (i.e. sore throat, a bit congested, a little feverish, etc.). Is it safe to begin my first Accutane course while I'm experiencing these unrelated cold symptoms?

Second, I'm concerned about the dosage. Again, I was prescribed 100mg/day. Does this seem a little high to anyone? Is it appropriate for my weight? 

Some background info: I've suffered from moderate/severe cystic and nodular acne for about three years (a terrible stye became inflamed and turned into facial cellulitis, putting me in the hospital for a week in late 2011). I've tried so many prescription medications (oral minocycline, topical erythromycin, benzoyl peroxide cream and gel, Ziana, Tazorac .01% gel, and more). The Tazorac is the only product that actually made a big difference for me, over time. I've been using it for a year and still, and it has cleared my skin a lot. But the cystic acne always comes back. I break out once or twice a week. I've also tried several organic and nutritional "solutions" (i.e. probiotics,  "Zinc for Acne," wheat grass, B5 Mega Dose, Apple Cider Vinegar, lemon and carrot cleanse, dairy-free diet, coconut-oil, and so on). Being healthy in general seems to help a lot, but it's certainly not the solution for me. 

I've avoided and rejected Accutane up until this week. I've had enough. I'm about to begin working at a firm that involves a great deal of interpersonal interaction and I need to look professional and appealing. My dermatologist, who has been pressuring me to use Accutane for a long time, giddily prescribed my first course. I'm very nervous to begin. Please let me know if you think I should wait until my cold symptoms pass before taking my first pill.

Also, If anyone seems interested in knowing how Accutane works out for me, I'm delighted to keep the forums updated.

Best,

Jason

I'v been on the regimen for close to five months now and things have gone well and everything has cleared up.

Up to today I've always used Benzac AC 2.5% as my treatment. A full fingers length every AM and another fingers length during the PM. I ordered the Acne.org BP about a month ago and I finally got to try it out today. This morning I used the instructed two full pumps of BP and found it to be too much. So this evening I used only one full pump and found it was more or less the same amount I used with Benzac fingers length measurement.

Am I missing something here? Was my finger's length of BP always lacking? Maybe my fingers are too small?

So yeah, I was just wondering about those regimen users who have tried switching it up from the tube to the pump.

I wonder, does that work better than the regular dermaroller / dermastamp? Anyone used this?