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Minocyclin for a second time

you should discuss your concerns with your doctor, i wouldn't deviate from her suggestions - ask her at least for her rationale. however in my view, antibiotics are usually a temporary solution - ...

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10 years ago
Does Accutane stunt growth?

Highly unlikely, I think the data is something like 1 in 10 000 teens, and by 17/18 your plates will probably be closed anyway.

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10 years ago
on accutane, have concerns re my dermatologist's competence

2 hours ago, acnehardcase said: If you're in your late 20s, you may grow out of it completely. The biggest factors in accutane retreatment is the age of the patient and the severity of the acne...

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10 years ago
on accutane, have concerns re my dermatologist's competence

good questions. very minor scarring . excellent point re fat, yes i have. it's pretty mild at the moment, back isn't great at all, but face is very mild. but with short-term clearance to be fair it do...

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10 years ago
Should I start Accutane?

you don't provide information as to what you've taken and tried so far. the traditional route is chopping and changing your diet, eliminating dairy, taking zinc, trying OTC products and ending up at t...

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10 years ago
on accutane, have concerns re my dermatologist's competence

On 19/12/2015, 17:04:42, LeftRidingCropInMortuary said: 🙂 Just seen your helpful posts and have reported for abuse. To be clear again, you are absolutely wrong - even the link y...

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10 years ago
Accutane screwed me up... motivations please 🙁

1. suck it up. you have 5 more months. 2. make sure you avoid the sun, don't drink, moisturise and use lip balm properly. I've had acne for 15 years including on my back, I get it. I'm on the dr...

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10 years ago
on accutane, have concerns re my dermatologist's competence

On 16/12/2015, 18:43:09, LeftRidingCropInMortuary said: Erm, in the NHS, it has to be a consultant who prescribes, not someone "fresh out of med school". Does anyone post on this s...

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10 years ago
on accutane, have concerns re my dermatologist's competence

9 hours ago, Jones4545 said: talk with your derm, give him the benefit of the doubt. I know you think you know what you're talking about, but you are trying to say you know more about ...

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10 years ago
on accutane, have concerns re my dermatologist's competence

On 07/12/2015, 21:22:25, Jones4545 said: He is just doing his job. Given the risks associated with the drug he is hesitant in the prescription for someone who has no active acne. I hav...

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10 years ago
Your Accutane Experience?

depends what you mean by "success": - higher mg per day is not correlated with higher/faster clearance rates - higher mg per day will increase sides - it is not a case of "less is more" or ...

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10 years ago
on accutane, have concerns re my dermatologist's competence

it's the NHS, was referred from GP, I'm late 20s, doctor was same age or younger and has literally just finished training. I've had acne for over 15 years having tried every antib known to man for yea...

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10 years ago