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They look quite deep and infected, so they could be cystic acne. However, I've never seen a cyst which has been popped, so can't be 100% certain. Best to go see a doctor.

Have you tried any prescription medicines? Your acne looks like it needs more than an AHA lotion.

Acne stops me doing a lot of things I enjoy, but eating will never be one of them!

I don't think that going to the gym would do anything to your liver, so don't worry about that, keep going and stay healthy! 10 beers over a 6 week period is also perfectly healthy. Maybe not a great ...

You've certainly been on several different medications, so, due to the lack of success, you would be a candidate for accutane as your acne seems stubborn and resistant. It's down to the individual der...

No facial cleanser is every going to have that much impact on your acne. Believe me, I've used plenty of them over the years. You should just aim to find one which doesn't irritate or dry your skin. P...

I hope it does come that soon, but each phase of testing usually takes a couple of years. There's a lot of work involved, even if it does work perfectly well without side effects. They're just about t...

Sometimes I feel as though I look better, but then all it takes is one new spot to come up and I feel like I'm absolutely disgusting. I've been pretty much 100% clear in the past - for years at a time...

Some people do, unfortunately, relapse after their first course. Is it as bad as it was before? It may be that topical treatments may well work better now, so it may be worth trying that route. You ma...

Bit annoyed about my skin at the minute. Every now and then I think that it's getting better, but then I'll find something new on my face. At the moment it feels like acne will be neverending.

I've been keeping an eye on this drug too as it sounds very promising. It's probably going to be a good 3 - 5 years before this is on the market, though, which is a bit frustrating!

I haven't used accutane, but I've read a lot of accounts that it doesn't help with red marks. Assuming that the accutane works, though, you won't be building up a collection of red marks and they'll a...

The acne's quite mild. Maybe a 3-4? It's difficult to tell how long the marks will take to fade. A couple of months is likely.

Almost all acne can be put down to hormones due to the fact that it starts at puberty when your body experiences a surge in sex hormones. It's not the only factor, but it's likely it's one of the cont...

Have you seen a dermatologist about this?

Have you tried anything else since your second round of accutane? There's a good chance that topicals may work much better now the accutane appears to have taken the 'edge' off your acne. Ultimately...

I've not heard of many people on it due to the side effects. I think that says it all!

You're looking good! You'll be fighting the boys off before you know it (if you aren't already!).

Hi! Looks like the combination of products you've been given should give your acne quite a shock! It's a good selection and I've used all of them in the past with some success. In answer to your quest...

Years ago, when they sold this in the UK, it was always a smooth gel. However, it then started being chunky - I think they changed the strength of the alcohol used to dissolve the powder - but still w...

There's no magic fix for hyperpigmentation unfortunately. The only thing you can do is give it time. Especially on Accutane. I have read that azelaic acid (skinoren) can be good for lightening skin...

Yes, you're definitely a candidate for Accutane, so go see a derm!

Looks like you're making good process on the 'tane! It's likely you'll get even better in the next two months, so things are looking up! And keep smiling, you've got a nice smile!

I've only ever got into relationships during the two phases of my life where my acne completely disappeared. When I've been single with acne I just haven't even bothered with a relationship as I've...

It's tough to feel attractive when you've got acne. Believe me, we've all been there and it hurts like hell when you feel like you're missing out. You're making good progress on Accutane, though, s...