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I know someone personally who took Accutane 20+ years ago and her skin has not aged prematurely, she looks great. Just my two cents...

Are you in the US? I think it varies some by country. I am in the US and the previous poster was correct; it takes at least 30 days to begin the process. In my case, I had a few appointments with my ...

You look great! Glad to hear you're doing well! =)

Hydrocortisone ointment got my lips through the worst of it when I was about a month or a month and a half in. My dermatologist recommended it. You can buy it in the drugstore. It comes in a cream or ...

I am in my fourth month and fatigue has been my biggest complaint. I am exhausted much of the time although it waxes and wanes a bit. I am counting down until my course is over.

Thanks for the reply!   While I feel like I have tolerated Accutane well overall, it has made me feel kind of crappy for several months and I don't want to take it a day longer than necessary. I'...

I have just relocated and had to change dermatologists towards the end of my course. I have been on 40mg for my entire course, I weigh 50kg. My original dermatologist recommended five months of treatm...

I know hydrocortisone is a topical corticosteroid but I'm not sure about the ins and outs of how it works. For me, my lips were peeling and felt like they were blistering. They were also bright right,...

No, I don't. I would be very concerned about ordering Accutane online as it would impossible to know exactly what you were getting and if it was safe. Also, I think it is important to be closely monit...

I'm on 40mg/day, I'm around 48-50kg. My dermatologist has suggested increasing my dosage but I don't feel comfortable going any higher.

I had acne on my face, chest and back. I've been on Accutane for three months, going into my fourth and I'm pretty much clear now. I'm thirty years old, too, by the way. I think you're wise to start w...

I am not familiar with Desonide so I can't really say. I suppose you could try it unless the label/patient information leaflet specifically says not to apply it to your lips. Hydrocortisone comes in e...

Yes, I debated for months about whether or not I should take the medication. Refused it twice before when it was recommended. It is not an easy drug to take. Even now that I am on it and my skin looks...

I second the hydrocortisone ointment, it was recommended by my dermatologist and it did wonders for my lips when they were at their worst. You just can't use it too often, follow the directions on the...

I have also found it helpful to use a warm washcloth to exfoliate gently. Also, when my lips get really bad I use hydrocortisone ointment and it has made a big difference. You could use the cream but ...

My family doctor and dermatologist have told me that if you're going "grow out of" your acne it will happen by age 24, if it persists after that point you won't just outgrow it, it needs to be treated...

I have not used a toner and I'm not sure about the clay mask...I've just been using a gentle cleanser (Cetaphil or CeraVe) and moisturizer. I've been using Cetaphil cream in the mornings and shea butt...

I wouldn't be put off by a physician with acne. I think the important thing is how your acne effects your self-confidence and how you present yourself to your patients. If you are self conscious and i...

I just completed my third month of Accutane and should be moving into my fourth month. However, due to multiple issues it doesn't look like that is going to happen.   I have just moved out of sta...

Hi, I am currently on Accutane and have used both Cetaphil and CeraVe cleansers. They are similar. I wash my face twice a day and it has been fine. I've found that I must use a washcloth and exfoliate...

Good luck to you! I am 30 years old, started Accutane at the end of February after dealing with acne for ten years. Had the worst breakout of my life last summer lasting into the fall with no end in s...

I am currently on Accutane and have been using shea butter at night. There were some times in the beginning when I needed to use it during the day as well due to the excessive dryness. I really like i...

Both Cetaphil and CeraVe are very gentle so they don't cause drying or irritation to the skin like many cleansers that are developed and marketed for those with acne (i.e., medicated cleansers and tho...

I am using Loreal Power Moisture shampoo and the same brand moisture mask, it comes in a jar and is a really thick conditioner. I've been adding 3-4 drops of jojoba oil to the conditioner and leave it...

Have you tried hydrocortisone on your lips? Mine were really awful about a month ago and I used it for a few days per my dermatologist's recommendation and they completely turned around. Not normal no...