Ben100604

I don't think BP alone ages your skin. I've used it for probably 90% of the last 15 years and I'm constantly told I look about 6 - 7 years younger than I am.

Just now, Luna878 said: @ben100604 Most articles I've found (at least related to acne) on Pubmed allow you the "Link Out" feature which brings you to open access versions of the entire article ...

I had access to pubmed through the Open University a few years ago and it was great to read complete articles rather than just abstracts!

I haven't been on Accutane (although I once had a prescription for it in my hand) but would say, as long as you're ready for the side effects, go for it!

I haven't been on Accutane, but I would say it's fine in the early stages. Once you start drying up from the tane, though, I would imagine the BP will be far too irritating.

Acne always seems to come along at the most inopportune moments, so I certainly know how you feel. I've had long periods of clear skin and then *BAM* acne's back. You go from those amazing highs to th...

Acne makes us desperate, but from this desperation there often comes a real sense of determination to achieve clear skin. So, what dramatic steps have you taken in that chase for the feeling of clear ...

If you're feeling really down about it then you should go and see your doctor and explain how it's making you feel. They should be able to offer some advice and help.

I tend to poke my spots (to evaluate if they're growing/shrinking) and check the mirror a lot. You need to find something to distract yourself with.

About 10 years ago I used it for 6 months and it made very little difference. I've found that oral antibiotics usually start working pretty quickly. If you haven't noticed much difference after 6 week...

Not had anything new (well, nothing worth noticing) since Tuesday, but felt really bad today. Couple of things on my face and it's all too much.

You could try using moisturiser before or after you apply the BP and you should also make sure you only use a small amount of BP.

Yeah, I've never seen anything lower either.

My advice would be to go see a doctor. I've never known anyone who has genuinely cleared up with the natural approach - the lack of before/after pictures on this forum is testament to that.

I'm not a dermatologist,but that definitely looks like a bad reaction. I'd go see your doctor/derm about it asap.

No, Isotrex doesn't help with oiliness. It can be quite drying when you first put it on, but the oiliness soon creeps back. Personally, I didn't have any joy with Isotrex or Isotrexin. My skin was at ...

Alcohol isn't going to effect your acne. If you're drinking heavily every day then I imagine it would be quite dehydrating for your skin, but that's not necessarily going to cause you acne. You should...

Feel a little down today. Had a nastyish spot bubble up throughout the day. Not going to be a giant spot, but it's very red and won't disappear overnight. Hopefully it's just a little stumbling stone....

The day we grow out of acne will be a fantastic day! Joining the normals (as I call them) will be great! Just wish it could have come a little sooner. Around 15/16 would have been perfect!

I'm also a member of the 'Finally, I'm over it! Oh wait... No, I'm not' club! And, yes, it's exceptionally frustrating as you get older. I'm 33 and am really fed up of it, but all it seems I can do is...

Tretinoin is actually used as an anti-aging cream, so it shouldn't be causing lines. You could probably use both, but the tretinoin will probably do a good enough job on its own.

Try seeing a different doctor to see if they'll refer you. Unless you've only got about 3 or 4 spots they shouldn't really refuse to send you to see one if you're not responding to medication. The onl...

Dose sounds pretty normal. Many people are started on 20mg per day, but you should eventually be bumped up to a dosage that is equivalent to your weight in kilograms e.g. at 77kg you should be taking ...

Feeling good as I've had 3 - 4 days on the trot with no new skin issues. Only have one real nasty thing on my face and that's going down.

Accutane has a very high success rate. I've been on these boards for about 13 years and have seen countless people have amazing results on it. There's no reason why you should be any different. Just h...