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A Few Questions About Accutane

Insurance? You need insurance to get proper healthcare? I pity you. Do you live in Africa? In most countries you just walk into the doctor's office and get it for free. The most usual dosage of accuta...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Severe Headahces.

What you are desribing are migraines not headaches, and yes they can be very serious. I got a few headaches at the beginning of my course, but they stopped after a few days. If you wanted to push it I...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Accutane Treatment Decreases Testosterone

ppl like u make me feel i want to kill my self   This is a really horrible comment. Aside from the fact that I think it's an over-reaction, even though I understand you are struggling with som...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Red Dot On My Face Whenever I'm Out In The Cold?

It could be a scar or a healing something under the skin. A few years ago I got bitten all over really badly by mosquitos and ants, I swell up like a ball. For ages after, whenever I was really hot (i...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Anyone Have Liquid Foundation Application Tips?

I personally hated the consistency of revlon colourstay, and used to mix it with another foundation to make it easier to manage. I'm also very pale but have yellow undertoned skin, go figure. Found...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

13 years ago
How Do You Deal With The Burning?

When people talk about tane burn they generally mean the reddish effect your skin can pick up. I have not felt any actual burning, and I havent heard anyone else mention it either. Make sure you are u...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
A Few Questions About Accutane

Accutane is not a drug that you should take without the supervision of a Dr. You will require blood tests to check you are ok as the drug can could serious problems in some cases, you might feel it ye...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
My IUD Nightmare!!!

Oh I'm sorry for your experience. But can I just point out to everyone that the mirena IUD is a progesterone hormone based one. So while some of the symptoms sound like they were caused by the IUD (pa...

In forum Back/Body/Neck acne

13 years ago
Need New Moisturizer. Suggestions?

Simple light hydrating moisturiser or La roche posey tolerine fluid (I think is the correct name). Both pretty good, the first is considerably cheaper than the latter   Anything you can tell me...

In forum The Regimen

13 years ago
How to calculate my Accutane dosage

hmm, so if i weight 123 lbs, how much would i need, in a 6-8 month course?   I make 123 lbs about 56kg. You should reach a min dose of 120mg per kg, therefore you need a minimum of 6720mg over ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Need New Moisturizer. Suggestions?

Simple light hydrating moisturiser or La roche posey tolerine fluid (I think is the correct name). Both pretty good, the first is considerably cheaper than the latter

In forum The Regimen

13 years ago
My Second Ride On The 'tane Train: A Personal Log

This sums up my feelings exactly! Long story short, I'm tired of fighting to get people to take me seriously in the already cutthroat and cruel industry I work in with a face full of angry volcani...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

13 years ago
Accutane For This? [Mild Acne /w Pictures]

I'm not one of those people who believes accutane is a bad drug, but like the poster above said, your acne is very mild, it sounds like massive overkill. What else have you tried? I cant help but t...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Beard Moustache - Acne Relationship

You may need to clarify what you mean by 'something'. I know plenty of boys older than you who struggle to grow proper facial hair (some anywhere, some in certain places) I wouldnt worry too much a...

In forum Shaving

13 years ago
Why Do I Never See Anyone With Body Acne?

Yep, body acne is simply easier to hide

In forum Back/Body/Neck acne

13 years ago
Should I Go To The Doctor?

Yes, it sounds like its time to go to the Drs. Nothing they will give you is a massive miracle, however if you want to go onto accutane (which you can research on here) it can take a long time as the ...

In forum Acne

13 years ago
Bitten The Bullet

I think the risk is linked to the vaseline moving its way into your lungs or something. Realistically that isnt going to happen unless you put a tonne up and sniff a lot. You literally only need to pu...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

13 years ago
How Soon Do Hypertrophic Scars Appear?

It is normal for new skin to be shiny, so dont worry just yet.

In forum Hypertrophic (raised) scars

13 years ago
Makeup Help

I've also used vichys dermablend and it's good, but has a very limited shade range. Lots of people suggest estee lauders double wear and this is what I'm wearing now, it's pretty good, but it took ...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

13 years ago
How To Make Ice Pick Scars Appear Better Without Surgery?

I have heard people mention Retin a use as a topical medication for scars. You could also see if a cosmetic primer was suited to you. Some of these can clog pores so you have to be careful if you ar...

In forum Acne Scars

13 years ago
Tired Of Being Alone And Afraid

Hang in there! Your skin gets much worse before it gets better. I had my IB around the time of my graduation (just great timing face, thanks). I love that one of the first things you want to do is g...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

13 years ago
Bitten The Bullet

Congrats on starting accutane! I am currently a 23yr old female in the uk, and my experience sounds pretty similar to yours (I didnt start getting bad cystic acne til in my very late teens). I woul...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

13 years ago
Finally Starting Sept 10Th

Hey there, So I picked up my prescription today!! Were you able to get yours? Since i have to take it twice a day at breakfast and dinner i've decided to wait til tomorrow to start proper. I am ner...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Finally Starting Sept 10Th

Oh I hope its not that expensive for you! $600 Those automated phone lines are the absolute worst too, that sucks so bad. I'm 23, and as my Dr was giving me booklet after booklet on 'don't get preg...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Finally Starting Sept 10Th

Good luck picking up your prescription tomorrow! I'm excited for you to start and see how you get on (I've heard the US system with ipledge and going to the pharmacy is a pain, but I have an appt t...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago