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Can Gp's Prescribe Spironolactone Uk ?

Unfortunately living in the UK its not that simple if only it was we have gp's and for anything else you are referred dermatology is a 5mth waiting time . There are no annual womens physicals and the ...

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10 years ago
Infertility On Accutane?

You can have an AMH test which is a blood test or you can have an internal ultrasound scan , although it scan best done early in cycle AMH can be done anytime. Saying that egg levels do vary from cyc...

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10 years ago
Infertility On Accutane?

Yes i believe it to be true i have diminished ovarian reserve im only late 30s i have taken one course of 4 mths of accutane 2011 back on it 2nd time due to relapse i dont want kids so not an issue bu...

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10 years ago
Taking A Break During A Course Of Accutane

Hi All I live in London , UK here we have the NHS and things arent just simple pay and go see a dematologist i wish it was. Im on a course of accutane 2nd time round first time 2011 relapsed i have ...

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10 years ago
Hormonal Chin/cystic Acne

I have had hormonal acne for years over 20 im on my 2nd course of accutane i relapsed the first time only 9 mths later. Im on 60mg a day i have had blood tests , test for PCOS all negative im looking ...

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10 years ago
5 Months On Accutane And Having Some Issues

I have that problem that i can have a spot come from like an old spot under the skin not a completely new one. Sorry to hear it is still bad can you stay on it for longer ? Im virtually all clear mon...

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10 years ago
Word Finally Getting Out: Isotretinion Can Cause Permanent Sexual Dysfunction!

Well i can tell you guys for women its the exact opposite even though apparently men can do what they like when they are on accutane ! Its only women who need to be careful but since i have been on i...

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10 years ago
Initial Breakout

Hi I broke out week 3 and it was horrendous even went to my dr couldnt see the dermatologist as didnt have an appt till 6 wks time ( you cant just see someone here in the uk ) The breakout lasted 10...

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10 years ago
Can Gp's Prescribe Spironolactone Uk ?

Do dermatologists prescribe it ? When i asked my dermatologist about it she was very dismissive . I dont know anyone on spironolactone , so hard to get referred and then the wait for dermatology wher...

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10 years ago
Can Gp's Prescribe Spironolactone Uk ?

Hi everyone Im on accutane for a 2nd time round relapsed first time after about 9 mths. I have hormonal acne definetely linked to periods and ovulation i want to try spiro is this something that a GP...

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10 years ago
Period Acne?

Hi I have acne which is period related i have a breakout during ovulation and the week before my period. Im currently on accutane this is my second time around i was on the first course late 2011 it ...

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10 years ago
Period Acne?

Hi I have acne which is period related i have a breakout during ovulation and the week before my period. Im currently on accutane this is my second time around i was on the first course late 2011 it...

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10 years ago
Hormone Testing - So Excited!

I have had bloods taken on 11 different occassions multiple things tested for and at multiple times didnt help one bit , even had an ultrasound scan everything found to be normal so no further forward...

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11 years ago
Accutane Vs Bcp?

Im on accutane for the second time , i have hormonal cystic acne along the jawline , chin and lower cheeks. I relapsed after a yr after the first course of accutane and the spots came back as bad as b...

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11 years ago
Cystic Acne Which Blood Tests To Have ?

Thank you just logged into here first time in a week . I have had an ultrasound scan and PCOS has been ruled out. I have had thyroid tests and T3 i think and everything is normal i have had multiple T...

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11 years ago
Initial Breakout Accutane Several Painful Cysts Had Enough

I have no cysts but for me icing is great.. i don't know if it will work for cysts, i hope it does.. i fold an icecube inside a paper and apply it for 10 min. to the zit.. then wait another 10 min. an...

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11 years ago
Initial Breakout Accutane Several Painful Cysts Had Enough

Hi everyone Im almost 4 weeks in on accutane 60mg a day i weigh 70kg. This is my second course i relapsed after the first one. Im female late 30s and have had cystic acne for 24 yrs now mainly mouth ...

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11 years ago
Stinging Skin On Face When Exercising While On Accutane

Its only red when exercising and i get red when exercising without being on accutane , nothing to do with accutane induced rosacea @IntenseCow i tried being more gentle with the face cloth and it was...

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11 years ago
Does It Matter What You Eat To Take Accutane With ?

Yes it does say with food , i will ring up and ask next week . 7 mths on accutane thats tough is this your first time on it ?

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11 years ago
Stinging Skin On Face When Exercising While On Accutane

Just been to the gym for an hour cardio and while i was in there and when i came out my skin on my face was really stinging from all the sweat its calmed down now but still feeling a bit sensitive. J...

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11 years ago
Cystic Acne Which Blood Tests To Have ?

Hi everyone I would be really grateful for any advice anyone can give me please. Im 39 and have had cystic acne for 25 yrs im currently on accutane for the 2nd time in 2 yrs day 16 at the moment. In ...

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11 years ago
Does It Matter What You Eat To Take Accutane With ?

Hi everyone Im on my 2nd course of accutane did the first one october 2011 for 4 mths and then relapsed early this year. I have suffered from cystic acne for 25 yrs . Im on day 16 of accutane and my ...

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11 years ago
Accutane In Your 30's

Im almost 39 , female about to go on accutane for a second time , first course was end of 2011 and relapsed badly beginning of this yr . I have cystic acne in the chin and cheek area . I have taken an...

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11 years ago
Accutane And Botox

Im ready to go on accutane for a second time for cystic acne have been on before october 2011 for 5 mths at 60mg a day. I have the prescription ready and my dermatologist has said that i can delay sta...

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11 years ago
How Many People Have Had A Relapse And Taken Accutane Twice Or More?

Hi I started my first course of accutane october 2011 was on it for 5 months and im just about to start my second course of accutane cant believe im back on it . Thought after the first course that w...

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11 years ago