crab76

Hello! I used to come on this board all the time. So desperate to fix my skin. I took Spiro for 7 years. I had so many side effects and just felt awful. At a high dose my skin was perfect but I felt t...

  I think you can't use Accutane and RETINOID at the same time, and you can't take Accutane and Doxy at the same time, right? Yes you can if you take a low dose accutane. The reason why is ...

Dermablend is the best concealer. They use it to cover tatoos even. Not sure if they have Ulta where u live but thats where I get it. Why don't you have your Derm inject the cyst since it's been ther...

This thread is so interesting! I have a question do you think a low dose of Accutane is appropriate hormonal acne? I came off of birth control but was breaking out even when I was on it. I never had a...

That does sound bad. But what if my dermatologist prescribed me moisturizer to use along with the retin-a gel? Then it's ok? I think your Dr probably prescribed a moisturizer to use becuase he or sh...

Hey, crab76! I'm so sorry that my post came off as negative! I completely agree that Accutane is the best option out there at this time. Nothing is perfect - but this is pretty darn good. I just wante...

Why is the moisturizer bad? I mean I know you said why but is it still ok to use it? Like once a night Moiturizer doesn't do anything for your skin other than "comfort" you. So if you feel soooo dry...

Probably not alone. What will work is Glycolic acid & exfoliating every single day with a gentle scrub. And you need some type of oil control salicylic pads. Retin A brings new healthy strong cel...

I say just use it as needed. If you need it use it! If you don't then don't. Moisturizer is all for comfort. Your lips will bother you way more than dry skin. Keep lip stuff on hand at all times. And...

I say both! Retin A & Hydroquinone together will be the fastest way to fade and refine the Texture. If you don't want to do hydroquinone then Retin A alone is good becuase it will make your skin r...

I use these products and they are AMAZING! Love them!! The Te-pads are the best ever and really clear your pores out. They are like a resurfacing salicylic pad. LOVE LOVE Obagi! But you still need Re...

First off I'd like to thank you for posting this, really opened my eyes to SO MANY things I was doing wrong. You practically saved me hundreds of dollars, and a useless effort at what I thought was he...

FYI, I had SEVERE cystic acne as well as other forms of acne. My face was a mess. I wasn't lucky, I just did my research and listened to my body. In 10-20 years' time is when the after effects of acut...

Hello Crab76. First, I have been enjoying your posts. I completely agree that we 'overdose' people by trying to get as much Accutane into them all at once as possible. There is zero good research to s...

I guess it's nice to see that low dose can be a good option for some people. If low dose works, that's a pretty good deal compared to trying such a high dose right off the bat, since accutane does hav...

Obagi Healthy Skin SPF 35. This won't sting or clog pores and will really protect him.

Please do not make absolute claims about accutane not hurting anyone. It's a gamble, noone knows for sure how their body will react to it. Plenty of people manage to clear their acne without medicati...

I'm about to start month FIVE out of six on accutane, and my face still looks awful. Dry patches all over my face. Awfully chapped lips. Tired ALL THE TIME. It's mostly just red little scabby things b...

To Michi31 - I would say my acne after being off Spiro is about the same as before I was on it. Still bad either way Crab76 - how do you take accutane? I have never looked into it yet If your healt...

Avada Kedavra, What dose of accutane did you take? You may need a longer course. Becuase oil will make you skin weak and sensitive. Since it causes inflamation. And if your only 20 then the problem ...

Spiro is a bandaid. If your acne is hormonal it will always come raging back the second you get off the spiro. Low dose accutane is a better alternative. You can do a course of a baby dose (20mg) acc...

I took accutane (started it last june) and ended end of october. I struggle with rosacea basically. I actually take Doxy right now or oracea however you want to call it. Its dose is below bacteria ki...

Hello! I used to come on this board all the time. So desperate to fix my skin. I took Spiro for 7 years. I had so many side effects and just felt awful. At a high dose my skin was perfect but I felt t...

Hello, I used to visit this board alot when I was breaking out and desperate. I'm a medical esthetician & medical assistant for a very prestegious dermatologist who is AMAZING at getting people's...

Costco has the cheapest price for accutane. You must get a generic tho!