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I have had acne ever since I was 11 (I am now 16) and ever since I have never seen myself with clear skin. My acne came to the point where it was so severe I couldn't even leave the house to go to school, despite the fact I was wearing foundation. I'd be going to the doctor constantly about it, and the doctor would always mention accutane, but i'd always be reluctant and try other products. I've tried lymecycline (which gave me folliculitis), differin, treclin and benzoyl peroxide and none of them did anything. I then changed my diet and my acne is now mild, I only ever have a few spots on my chin and forehead, but it's still so consistent and annoying!
I went to the dermatologist in May and they told me that they really think I should go on accutane, so I decided that I would come back on the 10th of August which is after exams. HOWEVER, I got diagnosed with diabetes insipidus last week (not to be confused with diabetes mellitus), something which I've seemed to have since I was a baby. If you are unaware of what this is, it is a rare condition caused by problems with a hormone named vasopressin (AVP).In diabetes insipidus,the lack of production of AVP means the kidney can't make enough concentrated urineand too much water is passed from the body. To simplify; my kidneys are unable to retain water. Therefore, I am constantly thirsty. I know that accutane could cause possible damages to the kidney, so I'm worried about taking this drug in caseI am more vulnerableto having kidney problems. I'm also aware that accutane can make your skin very dry, so I'm nervous that it can also make me even more dehydrated, which can be dangerous with my condition for I am constantly needing to drink water to help my kidneys. (To give you a little insight, when I had to write how much water I drink everyday for the hospital, it showed that I drunk just over 4000ml of water a day, which is over a gallon!). I am extremely nervous about taking accutane but at the same time would do anything for clear skin. Does anyone know if accutane can cause dangerous problems to someone with diabetes insipidus? I am going to mention it with my dermatologist when I next see her, but i'm worried that she won't know.
14 hours ago, klessard said:Accutane would be an extremely last resort, especially with your health concerns. What are you currently using?
I've been using differin since August and I wash my face with hibiscrub (but only when it's breaking out) and a charcoal face wash by l'oreal. I also heard that people may get kidney damage from having too much vitamin A? But then again, that was from a friend and not a doctor.
5 hours ago, lolarose said:19 hours ago, klessard said:Accutane would be an extremely last resort, especially with your health concerns. What are you currently using?
I've been using differin since August and I wash my face with hibiscrub (but only when it's breaking out) and a charcoal face wash by l'oreal. I also heard that people may get kidney damage from having too much vitamin A? But then again, that was from a friend and not a doctor.
I'm not sure there's any truth to that...I'd get your medical advice from a doctor, not a friend 
Do you find Differin is helpful at all? What else have you tried? I'd exhaust all options before going to Accutane, since it is such an extreme measure.
58 minutes ago, klessard said:I'm not sure there's any truth to that...I'd get your medical advice from a doctor, not a friendDo you find Differin is helpful at all? What else have you tried? I'd exhaust all options before going to Accutane, since it is such an extreme measure.
I haven't noticed a difference with differin but a few weeks after I started using it I began using hibiscrub too which made my skin significantly improve, so maybe it began improving because of the two combined together....I've tried lymecycline, treclin, benzoyl peroxide and differin. All lymecyline did was make my skin worse as it gave me folliculitis all around my mouth area and chin, so I've felt a bit nervous about trying another antibiotic, but I think I may have a talk with my doctor about avoiding accutane and trying something else seeing as it could be dangerous.
3 hours ago, lolarose said:4 hours ago, klessard said:I'm not sure there's any truth to that...I'd get your medical advice from a doctor, not a friendDo you find Differin is helpful at all? What else have you tried? I'd exhaust all options before going to Accutane, since it is such an extreme measure.
I haven't noticed a difference with differin but a few weeks after I started using it I began using hibiscrub too which made my skin significantly improve, so maybe it began improving because of the two combined together....I've tried lymecycline, treclin, benzoyl peroxide and differin. All lymecyline did was make my skin worse as it gave me folliculitis all around my mouth area and chin, so I've felt a bit nervous about trying another antibiotic, but I think I may have a talk with my doctor about avoiding accutane and trying something else seeing as it could be dangerous.
I'm glad you noticed a difference, no matter how big or small! Any improvement is nice when it comes to acne. If you live in Canada, the states or Australia, I would highly highly recommend Unblemish by Rodan and Fields. I started using it in December and it literally changed my skin - I can't remember the last time I got a pimple. I'm so thankful I found it.
Did u try Azealic acid, or eytromycin? or birth control pills? I'm currently on azelaic acid I know what you are going through I've had acne for 13 years, have tryed benzyol peroxide, tetralycline, minocycline, treclinic, dianette, Spriloactone - which made me pee, Also lifestyle choices, diet, make sure wash your make up brushes i am in the same situation I'm considering roacctane x