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Thank you chippy1 that's very useful info I will def give it lots more time to see if it's really needed but good to know maintenance is an option x x

Thank you chippy1, i was wondering if it's just me getting back into balance. I've cleared up again now and it hit me the other day that this happened on my back a few months ago and now clear again s...

I am lucky x periods are fine x

Hi all, I'm just over 4 months post accutane (second round, first was 15 yrs ago) I'm noticing a breakout....nothing major but a few new small spots each day. Is it normal to have a breakout after tre...

Don't ever apologise!! I get these too and found when I was using epiduo it helped to clear them but now I'm on accutane I can't use it but I do get a few come up still and on my forehead if I squeeze...

I've had two different brands during my course...no harm done whatsoever the main ingredient is the same X best of luck x

Looking great!!! I'm being a bit naughty today....I've slathered myself in spf 50+ and spending some time in the garden with the kids....so nice to feel the sun on my skin for a change. I have no acti...

Yes I had the same! With retinoids it can cause an initial breakout and always best to keep at it for a good 3 months or so but isotrex just didn't kick in for me. Epiduo is slightly different althou...

Hi! No fortunately I got on accutane... 6 weeks in and it's working like a charm (yey) I think Epiduo is better but it left my skin oily still, the isotrex dried it out a bit but only for a week and ...

On my first course (13 yrs ago) I was still breaking out at the 4 month mark but it did stop soon after so try not to be disheartened X sometimes people need a second course, I did and currently 6 wee...

Honestly those marks will fade just keep using the sunscreen, moisturise and give it some time! Be careful with rashes im sure I read somewhere to keep an eye and maybe show someone although I'm sure ...

Apparently it can be misdiagnosed as acne as it sometimes has spots/pus filled mounds in the mix X happy researching hope you find an answer either way! Best of luck X X

Has rosacea been ruled out? Just a guess! X

Wow your skin looks amazing!! I'm still getting the odd spot here and there but nothing like it was... such a relief! Oh our poor lips! I'll take it over acne any day tho ha ha!! Switched from la Roch...

It's a minefield for us isn't it trying to find something that fits our skin!? Anyway hope you're still having a good time in Japan and good luck!! X x

Mine was a bit stand offish at first apt but in the second didn't even check me over and agreed to accutane so don't be disheartened if that happens just insist on going back...I had to take isotrex a...

I'd say you're a very good candidate for accutane. When I first went to my current derm I was having one of my clearer days and things were healing and not as bad as usual.... Typical!! I'd advise tak...

I'm using la Roche posay effaclar H which is great if you're using drying acne products, it doesn't break me out at all! they have a wide range of stuff aimed at acne prone skin too x x

Hi I'm 2 1/2 weeks in on accutane...initially started on 60mg (high right?!) have moderate acne and im female I had joint aches during first week so only taking 40mg/day...another reason for this is I...

Just a quick update....isotrex sucks!! Less oily and helps to clear the spots up quicker than if I wasn't using anything but that's it! I'm pickled at the mo and feel like crap about it I think the do...

Thanks X yeah I've tried literally everything topical and anti biotics wise. I had a round of accutane about 13 yrs ago and I think it's the only thing left to try that will have any results! Going ba...

Thanks X as usual im not expecting much!! X

Anyone using isotrex? I've been using epiduo for about 8 months it's good but not the miracle I was hoping for... Derm switched me to isotrex which I pick up tomorrow. Does it helps with the oiliness?...