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Odd Side Effect

Use aquifor more often. At my worst, I was using it 15 or more times a day. they are not cold sores, that's caused by something else. It's probably blisters

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9 years ago
What to do when the Magic of Minocycline runs out?

Tough break about being an adult male acne sufferer. It worsened my quality of life into my thirties so I understand your frustration. Antibiotics, whether it's minocycline or any other has its limit...

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9 years ago
1 day off accutane breakout

Your new spots are a coincidence. There's still accutane in your system, and despite the significant improvement you were always susceptible to new breakouts. The diet thing is a myth. The best way ...

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10 years ago
Accutane side effects and lowest cumulative dose??

You can clear mild facial acne with less than 120 mg/kg. Body acne is definitely more persistent. Your age and severity of acne are the biggest predictor of relapsing. I guess that your doctor will tr...

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10 years ago
When does accutane depression start?

I disagree with naimur97. Depression is not necessarily caused by life events or how well you handle them. There are definitely biological and chemical factors at a play. You may not have any psycholo...

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10 years ago
Accutane Questions/Concerns

That could be caused by a lot of things. I'm guessing its a reaction to some kind of infection or illness. The accutane may be coincidental, but you would never know unless you stop taking it, and cle...

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10 years ago
What to use after accutane???

I agree with delovely. Benzoyl peroxide and a topical retinoid. Don't bother with antibiotics unless you absolutely need to

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10 years ago
Best antibiotic experiences?

Wombat666 To answer your original question. Yes bactrim is spectacular but I think it's mostly used as a last resort. I used it for a year but like a lot of people, it came back when i stopped. Good...

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10 years ago
On accutane for 5 months now and got a new bad breakout 🙁

It might be more complicated. Some women have hyperandrogenism which requires different drugs. I know it sounds ridiculous coming from a man but getting your levels check might be worth a try

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10 years ago
I think I have tried it all....help

Benzoyl peroxide wash works very well for body acne 7.5 or 10% concentration works best. Plus, leave it on for 5 or ten minutes before rinsing it off. If its severe inflammatory acne then an oral anti...

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10 years ago
How long should an isotretinoin course be?

3 months is pretty short. I wouldn't sweat it or dwell on cumulative dose. Just follow your doctors orders and see what happens. Accutane isn't exactly fun. The dry lips are a son of a bitch

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10 years ago
On accutane for 5 months now and got a new bad breakout 🙁

If it only happened on your forehead, it may be triggered by a hair product. It sounds like your acne is very persistent. Have you tried hormonal treatment?

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10 years ago
Mild cystic acne with differin?

Differin will definitely help severe, and mild acne. No accutane is not necessarily appropriate for mild acne. It would work but it's expensive and complicated. Pressing or pinching any acne lesion w...

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10 years ago
Advice for dry face on Isotretinoin (Accutane)

Glad to help

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10 years ago
Advice for dry face on Isotretinoin (Accutane)

Cerave sa repairing lotion or any cerave moisturizer will help and not cause breakouts i suggest using a sunscreen if you spend much time outside

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10 years ago
how long does severe dryness last?

Try to keep up with moisturizer and sunscreen and cerave renewing SA lotion is the best. You shouldn't have to suffer Go SOX!!!

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10 years ago
Breaking out after Accutane

I personally think that the diet thing is nonsense but it couldn't hurt. Consistency is the key to successful acne maintenance. You should go back to the doctor and ask for advice and stick with the t...

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10 years ago
Accutane wasn't a miracle drug after all

Yes take it again or longer and at a higher dosage if you can tolerate the side effects. Acne definitely sucks but life goes on. Btw men aren't completely superficial, confidence and self esteem are ...

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10 years ago
Kidney pain from accutane?

I doubt accutane is causing it. It may be kidney stones or dehydration.

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10 years ago
Amoxicillin. I need urgent help.

If you broke the seal, it's probably fine. If it was broken before you got it, throw it away and just skip your last dose at the end of the coarse

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10 years ago
not a normal tretinoin reaction... Please help (pics included)

It looks like you may have used too much and maybe too often. Don't apply tretinoin on the rash area until it goes away, continue using it on your face. Maybe consider doing it every other night. Reme...

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10 years ago
afraid of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is probably already there. Doxycycline helps reduce inflammation and bacteria but it P. Acnes bacteria never go away completely. Best thing you can do is continue a maintenance t...

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10 years ago
Starting Isotretinoin

Dial soap cerave moisturizer aquaphor lip balm

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10 years ago
Accutane Causing Havoc

That is a high dose, not necessarily inappropriate. It sounds like you're doing everything right as far as preventative skin care. I suggest using a sunscreen/moisturizer in the mornings. You could us...

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10 years ago
Accutane cost (No Insurance)

It costs too god damn much!!! If you live in America, it will exceed 5000 dollars. If you're a female, even more. I'm not sure I understand your situation. Have you seen a dermatologist yet? Did a pri...

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10 years ago