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Solodyn- 7 days now lips blistering

I swear by aquafor. It's a little expensive but definitely worth the cost

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9 years ago
Retin-A Micro post accutane effectiveness?

Yes, with exception of your very high dosage you and I are almost identical. I did get some minor relapse but 7.5 % benzoyl peroxide wash and .5 % Tretinoin a couple times a week did the trick. I rare...

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9 years ago
Pimples

I dont know what your question is. Topicals are not effective against deep cystic acne. Only oral antibiotics, accutane, and cortisone injections can help. Sorry

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9 years ago
minocycline = feeling extremely sick ??

Minocycline is far more likely to cause diarrhea than nausea. It could be the medication but it's hard to know without stopping. Call your doctor first before stopping. I hate to make an assumption a...

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9 years ago
Non pore-clogging sunscreens on accutane?

Neutrogena clear face worked like a charm for me. No breakouts and it doesn't feel greasy The sun side effect is real but it's not that bad. I worked outside a lot when I was using

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9 years ago
Tazorac and Benzoyl Peroxide

Yes, that's an excellent combination. Maybe you should include a sunscreen in the morning.

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9 years ago
Scared that zenatane (isotretinoin) won't work??

I'm sorry for your slow progress. Everyone is a little different responding to accutane. Some improvement means that it's working. The dosage sounds correct but it's important that you take it with fo...

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9 years ago
Acctuance advice/ experiences

I don't know anything about birth control pills but accutane is by far the best thing for severe persistent acne. I also had body acne on my back and shoulders. Accutane was miraculous and for the mos...

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9 years ago
Benzoyl peroxide/Clindamycin phosphate treatment not as effective?

Antibiotics can certainly lose there effectiveness over time. Benzoyl peroxide and topical retinoids don't. If it's severe enough, accutane is a good choice. Oral antibiotics can help get it under ...

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9 years ago
Thoughts on Accutane?

The diet acne/ diet thing is a myth. Reduce your calorie intake and maybe increase physical activity and the weight will come off. sorry about your scarring. Accutane usually causes permanent clearanc...

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9 years ago
Rining Ear Minocycline

Check with your doctor. In the future, you shouldn't start and stop drugs at your own discretion. Always check with your provider before changing treatment

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9 years ago
Sun and Accutane ?

I don't think it makes you more sensitive to the sun but I got sunburn on my arms and they dried up and flaked pretty good. I advise sunscreen and moderation with the sun. The highest dose was 40mg. T...

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9 years ago
20 mg accutane too little?

If you're not getting dry lips than it's not doing much good. Make sure that you take it with a meal with 50 grams of dietary fat. If you want to convince your dermatologist, you could bring him a cop...

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9 years ago
ACCUTANE Dosage

There are plenty of factors that determines whether acne can be permanently cleared. Age, severity and location of acne, and yes the cumulative dose of accutane. I can't explain why your doctor is us...

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9 years ago
Accutane for 12 months ..

I suggest that you continue with the accutane. If your doctor thinks it's appropriate and you can tolerate the side effects, what's the harm? The whole 5-6 month thing is a guide line, not a law set ...

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9 years ago
Retin a micro

Follow the instructions carefully, not too much, use sunscreen and wait a half hour after washing before applying. Spot treatment on your nose will probably just cause scaling and irritation. if you ...

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9 years ago
Unstoppable throat dryness on accutane and adderall

Try a cough drop or hard candy.

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9 years ago
Pale Face on Tretinoin

Pale skin might be caused by something else. Maybe anemia. A llittle sun won't hurt but don't overdue it. Tretinoin can make you more susceptible to severe sunburn but you don't have to live like a ...

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9 years ago
Accutane increase risk of icepick scars?

Accutane doesn't cause scarring. Inflammatory acne and squeezing and poking lesions will cause ice pick scars. Accutane might cure your acne but it doesn't sound like it's necessary. Topical Tretin...

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9 years ago
Coping with burning skin on Differin & Lymecycline

The dryness is a pain but it's usually manageable. Be careful that your not using alcohol based soap, moisturizer, or makeup. One helpful tip is to wait a half hour after washing your face before app...

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9 years ago
Accutane

Maybe so. I can't emphasize enough the importance of not squeezing, or popping pimples. It will worsen the existing blemish and cause more scarring. I learned that the hard way. It sounds like your ac...

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9 years ago
Accutane

They weren't noticeable at 6 six months and gone within a year. I have pretty light light skin so you shouldn't be too worried

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9 years ago
Accutane

I'm sorry for your troubles. I can tell you from my own experience that dark spots from acne will eventually fade. It just takes time. Acne destroyed my confidence, my work, and my relationships suffe...

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9 years ago
20 days after accutane breakout?

Yes breakouts are normal, but it should subside. Use benzoyl peroxide wash, or cream, hopefully it doesn't bother you. I don't know what emu oil is but sounds disgusting, lol. Good luck

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9 years ago
WHAT should my accumaltive dose of isotretion amount to?

The formula is 120-150 mg/kg at your weight it would be between 7800 and 9750 If you stay at 60mg a day it will be 5 or 6 months that amount is based on a controlled study where the participants cons...

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9 years ago