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I noticed almost immediate changes in my hair, within a week of starting the medication. It became dry and limp. It's better now that I am using a moisturizing shampoo and deep conditioner as well as ...

Your skin looks great! Thanks for posting! =)

Well said. I agonized over the decision of whether or not to take Accutane. I am thirty years old and have had acne for ten years, nothing else has worked long-term. I finally decided to go for it wit...

I rub/massage gently with the washcloth, no scrubbing. I've read about people using baby washcloths because they are softer. As far as the flakes, I don't know if I have the right answer, but in my op...

I use a washcloth daily to exfoliate. I used to use products with exfoliating beads or similar materials (tried Neutrogena products, Burt's Bees, Proactiv), when my skin is relatively clear they worke...

I rub some on my face at night after I get out of the shower. The kind I use is so thick it feels like wax at first so I've found it works best when my fingers and skin are warm. It just takes a small...

Wow, your skin looks great! Congratulations to you, I'm glad you found something that works! I am thirty years old and can relate to the frustration of adult acne. Best of luck to you!

Responding to an earlier question, I live in the United States. I am unexpectedly changing jobs and will be without insurance coverage for a month and am midway through my course, my dermatologist tol...

Good for you for using a gentle cleanser and moisturizing your skin. That's a lesson many of us with acne (myself included) learned far too late. I personally would avoid any products that could cause...

I share your love for shea butter. ) I also think it has helped fade my hyperpigmentation.

I've heard CeraVe's moisturizer is good but I haven't tried it, I like their hydrating cleanser though. I am also on Accutane, I have been using shea butter at night. That might be a good option for y...

I think I used Barlean's, I ordered it from Amazon also. Maybe it was just the brand or I got a bad container? Let me know how it works for you. Mine smelled like lard or bacon grease or something sim...

Will you be without insurance temporarily? If so you might consider waiting until you will have continuous coverage. I'm in a similar situation and I've been told that out of pocket Accutane costs aro...

Hang in there and know you are in a good place to talk about your feelings and frustrations because we can all relate. My only advice is to continue using the products and medications your dermatologi...

What country are you from, Xabier? We could discuss the American healthcare system but that would be a topic for another day. =) In my experience antibiotics are usually very inexpensive with insuranc...

I have been on several rounds of antibiotics for acne over the years. Minocycline and doxycycline mostly and had good results for the most part. I personally see no problem with taking them if you use...

I have been using Clinique for almost ten years and I love it ) I use Superbalanced liquid foundation since I have combination skin (although mostly dry) and it works great for me. I also think it wor...

Some birth control pills work great for acne, some can make it worse depending on the hormones used. I'm not sure where you are but in the US, Yaz and Ortho Tri-Cyclen are often prescribed for acne. I...

In the pics your face really looks only mildly pink/flushed, nothing that draws attention. I honestly wouldn't have noticed it. We are always our own toughest critics. =) Like the previous poster said...

I love, love, love shea butter! I don't get the organic, unrefined kind though. I actually get mine from Bath & Body Works. They have a lot of products that contain shea but they also sell 100% sh...

I don't really know what to think about the issue of "hormonal acne." I've heard a lot of people say that many people (especially women) have hormone imbalances/sensitivies that trigger acne and Accut...

I have a similar question...My acne was controlled with Yaz for about 4 yrs then I stopped taking it last spring because I thought I had outgrown my acne (I was 29). I apparently had not and all hell ...

Hi there! I am in a similar situation, I am in my first professional job out of college and am actually getting ready to start a new job. I was also really scared about managing the side effects of Ac...

Wow, your skin is looking amazing! You're really coming along. Have you increased your dosage or stayed the same? I'm on week eight and this week has been really rough in terms of side effects so I fe...

Glad you're seeing some improvements in your skin! Hopefully it will continue to get better from here on out. I am almost finished with my second month and thankfully never really experienced an initi...