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Contacts & Accutane?

I've been taking almost a week now, and my contacts are fine! I have heard that it may take awhile for the real dryness to kick in, though. Only my lips are a tad dry so far! I think it also has somet...

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13 years ago
Ice Pick Scars... But I Didn't Pick?

Hi all! So, I've been on birth control for a month & I start taking Clavaris 20 mg. tomorrow. The birth control has actually cleared my skin up a lot, all I'm left with now is a cyst on both my ch...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Help! Desperate For Advice (Pic Attached)

As far as moisturizers go, my dermatologist recommended I use Cetaphil for dry, sensitive skin. I picked it up for $12 at my local Wal Mart, and although I haven't started Accutane yet (my journey beg...

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13 years ago
Already-Dry Skin & Accutane?

Hi guys! I recently got prescribed to Accutane (2 weeks into the pre-accutane birth control month now), and I've been wondering about something... I know that Accutane always causes your skin to bec...

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13 years ago
First Visit To Dermatologist Tuesday! Advice?

Thank you! He prescribed me 20 mg. Two weeks into the BC now, only two more until my journey begins! I'm going to be sure to keep my progress updated on my blog.

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13 years ago
First Visit To Dermatologist Tuesday! Advice?

Went to the derm yesterday! It was my first visit so I was nervous.. I hear all these stories about how some will just walk in, give you a prescription and be done with you. Not this guy! He was very ...

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13 years ago
What Makeup Is Best To Use For Covering Up Acne Spots?

I use Lorac concealer (it works REALLY good but is kind of pricey) & Neutrogena's skin clearing blemish concealer! It works like a charm and only costs $10 at CVS! But, it doesn't last long for me...

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13 years ago
First Visit To Dermatologist Tuesday! Advice?

Thanks for the advice everybody!! Like I said.. even though I've never actually been PRESCRIBED anything for acne, I feel like I've gone through trial & error enough and just want to get something...

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13 years ago
First Visit To Dermatologist Tuesday! Advice?

Be prepared for the derm to recommend you some oral antibiotics and a prescription topical. That's what usually is the case if you've never been to a derm or been prescribed anything. Most derms will ...

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13 years ago
First Visit To Dermatologist Tuesday! Advice?

Hi all I have suffered with light/moderate acne since I was 12 years old.. I started using ProActiv about age 14. I used it for about 3 years, and it kept my acne under control but didn't give me the...

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13 years ago