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To stop accutane early?

16 hours ago, nikki_gargin said: I triple this take the full cumulative dose or what is the point? is 2 months worth having to repeat the whole thing again? x true true you ...

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7 years ago
To stop accutane early?

hi, guys, I have been on Accutane for almost 4 months. I am completely clear, my oil is gone and my skin is finally healing. I suppose to be on it for another 2 months but I am considering stopping. I...

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7 years ago
Hyper pigmentation

I will check that out too! do you just leave it on like a face mask and then wash it off? if you have been on Accutane, has anyone experienced constant facial red/pinkness. I keep moisturizing but its...

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7 years ago
Hyper pigmentation

19 minutes ago, eternalrocket said: I have the same issue..im almost 4 months done..no acne and still dealing with hyperpigmentation..i use adapalene gel (doesn't cause irritation to me because...

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7 years ago
Hyper pigmentation

hi guys, so i have no active acne and haven't for about a months since I started Accutane. However, I have a lot of hyperigmentation and red marks. While on accutane what should I do to help fade tho...

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7 years ago
Accutane and preventing more acne

Hi guys, I have been on accutane coming up on 2 months. After the initial breakout of the first week, I have only had 2 spots since then!!!! I have been washing my face less, lathering on moisturizer...

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7 years ago
Red Face & Accutane

hey guys, i have been on accutane for a month and half. I have had barely any new acne and my oil is completely gone, which is great. However, my face is always pink no matter how much moisturizer I ...

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7 years ago
Accutane and Face Washing

@AndreaR thank you for the reply. I haven't washed since last night. After I washed last night, I did aloe vera and then moisturizer over. It is less red today but still red, and patchy skin. My skin ...

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7 years ago
Accutane and Face Washing

How many times a day is everyone washing their face while on accutane? I wash my face every morning and night with Cerave Foaming Cleanser, but my dermatologist told me thats too much. I am scared to ...

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7 years ago
Accutane Day 9

I am on day 24 of my first month, and i am also experiencing really dry/flaking skin. What oil cleansers are you guys using? and i always thought oil cleansers broke you out. I am using cerave gentle ...

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7 years ago
Exfoliating/Dry Skin

ok thank you, i will give it a try!!

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7 years ago
Exfoliating/Dry Skin

Hi guys, I am 20 days into accutane and experiencing really dry/flaking peeling skin. Any suggestions on how to deal with this? I have been moisturizing but it only helps a little. Can I exfoliate? Or...

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7 years ago
Alcohol & Accutane

I haven't had dry skin/less worrying in almost 3 years crazy.... I have still been washing my face every morning and night because I don't want to jinx it or break out... have you continued your same ...

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7 years ago
Alcohol & Accutane

thats good to hear, i am in the same boat. I am coming up on 20 days and my skin has been pimple free, and really dry. I don't have to worry about oil, what i eat or breaking out. Its worked so fast, ...

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7 years ago
Alcohol & Accutane

thanks for the response, i am gonna have a couple one night and see how i feel etc... hows your first month going?

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7 years ago
Alcohol & Accutane

Hi guys, I have been on accutane for 15 days now and I haven't had any alcohol because my dermatologist said to avoid it. However, I am a college student and drinking/the bars are a big part of my so...

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7 years ago
Chest Pain ADVICE!

Hey guys, I have been taking accutane for 8 days now, and the last 3 days i have been experiencing stinging chest pain around my heart. I called my dermatologist today to tell them and they said "sto...

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7 years ago
My Accutane Log

Day 7: One week down and it seems like an endless number of weeks to go. If anyone was curious about my ear, I went to the doctor and I had wax dropped in my canal so it was not from accutane, which i...

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7 years ago
My Accutane Log

Day 6: Just took my sixth pill, not a lot has changed.... My eyes are bit more dry, I still have the stuffy sensation in my ear. Also in the evening I get a little heartburn or what feels like heartbu...

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7 years ago
My Accutane Log

Day 5: I just took my fifth pill, and things are still pretty constant but I think overall my skin looks worse, and is definitely still red and very oily. I had a hard time leaving the house today, an...

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7 years ago
And so my 5 month Accutane course begins!

any updates? I just started accutane four days ago....

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7 years ago
My Accutane Log

Day 4: I just took my fourth pill tonight. I have noticed a few things, my spots (previous breakout right before accutane) are going away a bit faster, and are drying up a little. My skin is not crazy...

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7 years ago
My Accutane Log

Day 3: I just took my third pill tonight. I am starting to notice some changes. When I showered this morning, I noticed my face wash (Cerave Foaming Cleanser) did not foam like at all, which I found p...

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7 years ago
My Accutane Log

Day 2: I just took my second pill tonight. I have not noticed any changes in my skin or how I feel in general nor do I expect to with the first couple pills. But psychologically I am anticipating the ...

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7 years ago
Probiotics

also does anyone suggest drinking half a cup of cranberry juice a day to keep my digestive system and urinary tract clean?

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7 years ago