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Repairing the long-term damage from Accutane

I am back, and my acne is worse than ever. I think sometimes people have a relapse, but you don't hear their story because they are maybe too proud to admit that this drug wasn't a cure. In my case...

In forum Prescription acne medications

5 years ago
28 Black Female Accutane Log

I am back, and my acne is worse than ever. I think sometimes people have a relapse, but you don't hear their story because they are maybe too proud to admit that this drug wasn't a cure. In my case...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

5 years ago
28 Black Female Accutane Log

On 4/5/2016 at 11:16 AM, Mish90 said: Congrats CsaCsa you look great! Thank you for the updates. I just wanna ask you if your period came back to normal? Hello Mish90, Sorry for t...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

8 years ago
28 Black Female Accutane Log

Hello everyone. I just wanted to make an update. Sorry that it's  taken so long, but hopefully those who subscribed to my thread may still read this. I am very happy with the results from ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

8 years ago
28 Black Female Accutane Log

I am also a woman of color. I have suffered with acne for as long as I can remember and I'm 33. I started my second course of treatment day. I'm hoping for the same results as my first treatment. My f...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
28 Black Female Accutane Log

30th day!!! I have some pics from Week 3 and Week 4 posted at the end of this post. I think I can speak for all Accutane users when we say it is a relief to just get through that one month mark. Whew...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
28 Black Female Accutane Log

Coming close to Week 3 by Jan 4. Acne is definitely worsening. It looks like I've been bitten by a mosquito a couple of times in my face. The pimples dry quickly, thankfully. But they are enough to w...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
28 Black Female Accutane Log

I think Accutane is breaking me out now which I'm not too worried about. I'm actually relieved because the lack of major side effects had me thinking the drug would not affect me at all. But during th...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
They Finally Worn Me Down...

What type of oils are you putting on your scalp? Those oils may not be getting absorbed on your scalp but rather migrating to your face. I plan to use coconut oil on my scalp. I have not used anything...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
My Journey So Far

When I was 13 I took Retin-a-Micro, which is like a milder, topical version of Isotretinoin. I remember my acne being more inflammatory back then, and like your skin, my skin got much worse. That is s...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
28 Black Female Accutane Log

I just completed a week's worth of this drug, and I still haven't experienced any major side effects. My skin is a bit more sensitive after I wash it. My lips are drier but that can also be attributed...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
28 Black Female Accutane Log

I am going on my 6th day, and so far I have no complaints (which worries me). I really hope my body hasn't become resistant to all acne products. It has been almost 20 years since I've been suffering ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
28 Black Female Accutane Log

I told my sister I would start a log here. I haven't read too many posts about black people's experience with this drug, mostly because blacks hardly suffer from acne, let alone severe or persistent a...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Acne after stopping birth control pills

I am starting to get zits in weird places now like my neck, stomach, chest, back, and parts I'm embarrassed to mention . One good thing is that I've been able to get my chin acne in better control. I...

In forum Adult acne

12 years ago
Acne after stopping birth control pills

Hey guys, guess i'm coming back again and a little updates for my skin... I have been off for about 8 months now. This month my acne is a little better than before (fingers crossed!) - though my fore...

In forum Adult acne

12 years ago
Acne after stopping birth control pills

Man man man. I am so glad this thread is popping. Please, if anyone is looking at taking BCP look the other way. It is not a long-term solution, and the pill may even make your skin worse like it did ...

In forum Adult acne

12 years ago