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Did you use Differin gel or cream? I had difficulty tolerating topicals in the beginning and tried the cream first instead of the gel and it was more gentle. Also, how were you taking it? I used to ha...

Neosporin maybe? I'm not really sure but it might be worth trying?   I had something similar happen when I was in college. I was using Differin gel and had my brows waxed. It pulled the skin off ...

I am in a very similar situation, I'm 30 and finally gave in and decided to try Accutane after refusing it several times before. I am also on 40mg of Myorisan (Day 43!). =) I've also tried multiple ot...

I have only been using it because it was recommended by my dermatologist. The label says it can be used for dermatitis or eczema but does specifically say not to use it frequently or for an extended p...

I also tend to have dry skin. I like Cetaphil cream, if that's too thick for you they also make a lotion. Not sure if it's available in the UK though.   If your skin is severely dry, shea butter ...

I mentioned hydrocortisone previously, I have since started using the ointment on my lips and it has made a HUGE difference. They went from peeling/nearly raw to almost back to normal. I've also been ...

Sorry to hear you're having a tough time. Your 21st is a big deal but try to stay focused on the big picture, if you get great lasting results from the medication then these few rough weeks will all b...

I've taken around four courses of antibiotics over the past ten years, including minocycline at least twice in college. I had good results, cleared my skin and kept me clear for a while after I stoppe...

I wonder if the cocoa butter is helping, also. I've been using shea butter and I notice my hyperpigmentation is fading a lot more quickly than it usually does. I would attribute it to the Accutane but...

My dermatologist suggested hydrocortisone ointment but it can only be used once a day or once every other day. There is also Dr. Dan's Cortibalm which has cortisone in it but it hasn't made much diffe...

How are you making it?

I took doxycycline last year for acne and broke out pretty badly, the worst of which was about 4 weeks in. I cleared up quite a but in the second month. I am also 30 years old. However, if you've neve...

I used Differin about five years ago. I don't recall an initial breakout. It worked okay for me, kept my acne manageable but I've never been able to get clear using a topical alone. Using it with mino...

Your skin is more sensitive now so you want to avoid intentionally popping/picking at them as they can be more likely to scar. Don't worry about the ones that accidently break/fall off, I don't think ...

My lips aren't all that chapped they just burn constantly like they are sunburnt. Anyone else experiencing this? Any remedies? I am moisturizing frequently with Aquaphor and cocoa butter which helps s...

If your acne is mild-moderate and only on your face, I would suggest giving the Regimen a try a while longer. BP can take awhile to work.   You didn't mention your age. If you are under 25, there...

I think it varies for everyone.   My experience: I have moderate facial acne, severe body acne. Was on birth control pills until no longer effective, had reaction to tetracycline. First two weeks...

Maybe combination is a better word for my skin, I have a couple of places that tend to be a bit oily (forehead and around my nose), otherwise my skin is pretty normal. Except for in the winter when it...

I got a moisturizing treatment at my salon and my hair looked and felt much better afterwards, I highly recommend. =) I've also been using a super moisturizing conditioner at home and adding a couple ...

Do you recall your Accutane dosage? Would low-dose Accutane be an option for you? I've heard of some people having results on even 10mg and although the course would be greatly extended you would be a...

Yes, my hair became extremely dry on Day 3. Lips really didn't become excessively dry until around the second week for me. Currently on Day 21. )

The other posters make good points about Accutane being a drug of last resort. With that said, I think everyone has a different experience and it would be helpful for you to read the logs:   &nb...

I'm on Day 19 and have been having some similar side effects but I find that mine wax and wane a lot. Some days I feel exhausted, some days I feel pretty much fine. Some days the dryness of my throat ...

Have you tried any hormonal treatments? Any birth control pills or spironolactone?

I've been following along! I'm on Day 16 of my course and it helps to read logs like yours to know what to expect and to feel like there are others going through the same thing, unpleasant as it may b...