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Repairing the long-term damage from Accutane

I am just curious if anyone actually read the possible side effects of this medication before taking it? Most of your symptoms are clearly listed in the possible side effects of isotretinoin. Should...

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12 years ago
Accutane Doing Wonders!

I had really oily skin before I started taking Accutane. I would look like I dunked my head in a grease pit an hour after taking a shower. I have been off of Accutane for over a year with no relapse ...

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12 years ago
Ughhh 3Rd Course Of Accutane?

After you finish this course try to maintain your skin with Retin-A or Retin-A micro. I have heard that the combo will give you amazing results. I just ordered some Retin-A to help with my scars and p...

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12 years ago
Starting Accutane 14-Year-Old Boy

Hi ActiveMama. First off I would leave your son on his current dose. The side effects aren't really avoidable. With my experience on Accutane most of the initial side effects vansihed after being on ...

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12 years ago
Dermatologist Prescribed Epiduo + Solodyn Questions

Solodyn was expensive as hell and didn't do a thing for my acne.

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12 years ago
Retin-A X 5 Weeks

Keep using it. The Retin-A probably cleared the superficial bumps/zits on your face initially and now the deeper cysts and pimples are coming out of your skin. I think it takes around 2-3 months for y...

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12 years ago
How Many People Have Had A Relapse And Taken Accutane Twice Or More?

I finished my first course a while back. It hasn't been a year yet but my oil production has returned to about 50% of what it was before treatment. I get a small whitehead every now and then but it's ...

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12 years ago
Adapalene 0.1/minocycline

I tried Differin "Adapalene" and it didn't do anything at all for me. I have the same things you have. They are completely harmless and are actually called cherry angioma's. Some of my eventually bl...

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12 years ago
Accutane Weird Bumps

I finished an 8 month course of 60mg Accutane about 3 months ago. So far I haven't had a single breakout. The acne on my face is completely gone. However, I have started to break out pretty bad on my ...

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12 years ago
Accutane Help!

I am not sure of the exact success rate but I have heard several different answers. I have read online that there is an 80% chance it will never return. 20% chance you will need a second course. My de...

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12 years ago
How Much Vitamin A Is In Accutane?

Accutane isn't actually vitamin A. It's a derivative.

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12 years ago
Blaming accutane on everything.

I will most likely die before the age of 110. I think it's because I took Accutane.

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12 years ago
Accutane Side Effects Disappeared

That is typical of any drug that has an initial reaction. Same thing happened to me. After a couple weeks all of the side effects vanished except for the dry skin. Good luck to you.

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12 years ago
Repairing the long-term damage from Accutane

I am very sorry to hear about your health problems. I know it must be awful. You feel like no one believes you and no one cares. I have been there before. Not because of Accutane but other health cond...

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12 years ago
Accutane Help!

I am a 28 year old male who was battling acne since the age of 15. I started Accutane over a year ago. I have actually been off of the drug for nearly 6 months. I will give you my 100% honest opinion ...

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12 years ago
Strange effect of Accutane on hair? Any help??

It has happened to me too. My hair went from light brown/blonde to a dark brown color. My hair is also thicker than it use to be.

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12 years ago
Apple Cider Vinegar

How long do you keep the ACV on for? I keep mine on all day as well.

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15 years ago
Apple Cider Vinegar

I just wanted to post a reply to the ACV and oilyness. Since I have been using the ACV I have noticed a HUGE difference in oil production. Oily skin runs in my family and I get it from my father. His...

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15 years ago
Apple Cider Vinegar

I just wanted to post a reply to the ACV and oilyness.   Since I have been using the ACV I have noticed a HUGE difference in oil production. Oily skin runs in my family and I get it from my fathe...

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15 years ago