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Scalp Acne/Folliculitis (Pictures)

Update: So it has been over 4 months since I stopped accutane. Normally I'd start seeing a lot of bumps form after 2-3 months when I stop accutane, but so far everything has been clear (knock on wood)...

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6 years ago
Scalp Acne/Folliculitis (Pictures)

2 weeks after stopping accutane (still have 2 months left, but I got tired of it and knew it isn't a permanent solution). I'm thinking about shaving my head again before it gets worse. I have a doctor...

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6 years ago
Scalp Acne/Folliculitis (Pictures)

I got a skin biopsy today. I should get results back in a week but if nothing comes back, the doctor seems to be leaning towards accutane with a month on month off regimen for a long time. I'll update...

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8 years ago
Acne at my age?!?!

Don't use any products for wrinkles like Quadboy said. If you must, make sure whatever you use is non-comedogenic.

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8 years ago
Scalp Acne/Folliculitis (Pictures)

I'm going to the doctor on Tuesday and I'm not leaving without a prescription for either anti-biotics or low dose/long term accutane. I'll update everyone on what I get prescribed. I'm not going on Mi...

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8 years ago
Scalp Acne/Folliculitis (Pictures)

The images are taken at different periods of time obviously. The first two were taken today. The next two were taken before I cut my hair shorter. Then the last three was when I decided to shave my he...

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8 years ago
MY ACNE IS GETTING WORSE

When I had facial acne, accutane did wonders for me. Be aware of the side effects though. I definitely would try anti-biotics first. which is what I'm sure the doctors would have you do. Doxycyclin or...

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8 years ago
Scalp Acne/Folliculitis (Pictures)

9 hours ago, JR_Shedds said: I would look up acne keloidalis nuchae. It looks to be a form of that given the area being on the higher neck area. If you read up on it a little it says that havin...

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8 years ago
Scalp Acne/Folliculitis (Pictures)

So the vinegar/peroxide wash worked for a bit, but the problem started coming back. I'm now using Hibiclense (The Walgreens version with a pump). So far, after a week of use my problem has cleared up....

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8 years ago
Scalp Acne/Folliculitis (Pictures)

So my scalp is basically cleared up again. Not sure if it was a matter of letting it grow out, or the Hydrogen Peroxide and Apple Cider vinegar mix that I've been using. It seemed to have dried up all...

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8 years ago
Scalp Acne/Folliculitis (Pictures)

I've managed to keep the condition under control after getting off accutane. I was using a product by Follicula [Edited link out] which was a leave in hair scalp lotion. It smelled, but kept the probl...

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8 years ago
Scalp Acne/Folliculitis (Pictures)

Thanks for the reply Laridma! A lot of the things you said is similar to what I experienced (Mine even started around the same time). I have already begun the Keto diet a few days ago thanks to you. I...

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9 years ago
Scalp Acne/Folliculitis (Pictures)

I'm a 23 year old male. I've been on Accutane 3 times throughout my life. 2 times during my teen years (facial acne), and also this past year I was on it for scalp issues. I was taking 80mg for 4 mont...

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9 years ago