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2Nd Round Of Accutane

Hi, This is the exact same thing that has happened to me. I was on accutane from August-December last year, cleared up absolutely great and only over the last few weeks has my face to started to brea...

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11 years ago
My (Successful) Accutane Story!

so tom, what was your skin like before the doxy and differin? ive just started differin and was going to do lymecycline along side it. but i am also thinking just go straight to accutane, my acne is ...

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11 years ago
My (Successful) Accutane Story!

Hi all, I haven’t posted on acne.org for a few months as now – unbelievably, incredibly, can’t-believe-I-can-actually-say-this-ly – I am 100% acne free! Wow, for so many years I looked forward to t...

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12 years ago
Huge Breakout 10 Weeks Into Accutane?

Mhhh I had an issue similar- and it turned out to me something i personally was doing. I have horrible allergies to all natural products- including burts bees (which is in youre regimen). The only thi...

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12 years ago
Huge Breakout 10 Weeks Into Accutane?

Hey guys, I'm about 10 weeks into my accutane (or Roaccutane as it's branded here in the UK) course and I do apologise for not making a log to progress my journey - I promised to, but the thought of ...

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12 years ago
How Long Do Antibiotics Generally Take To Work?

In the past, I've taken both Oxytetracycline and Doxycycline. I started the Oxy in October '09 and I didn't clear until March 2010; similarly, the Doxycycline took me from November 2011 'til March 201...

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12 years ago
How Long Do Antibiotics Generally Take To Work?

In the past, I've taken both Oxytetracycline and Doxycycline. I started the Oxy in October '09 and I didn't clear until March 2010; similarly, the Doxycycline took me from November 2011 'til March 201...

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12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I've woken up this morning and my forehead has absolutely exploded in zits overnight They're the really deep, inset ones that you can't get out at the moment either and not even my usual trusty Bare ...

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12 years ago
The Men Pen????

The Men Pen is absolutely useless. It's as dry as anything, extremely low quality and next to impossible to blend in. Considering a concealer is supposed to hide marks, this just makes them more obvio...

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12 years ago
22, Female, First Time On Accutane!

This is such an inspiring log to read, I'm so pleased for you - your skin is looking great now! I'm due to start roaccutane soon (3 weeks, 6 days... not that I'm counting, haha) and I now just really ...

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12 years ago
Uk Accutane

There is never an ideal time to start accutane, so it's entirely up to you when you do go on it. However, if you're acne is mild, then ask yourself if you really need a drug as strong as accutane? It ...

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12 years ago
How Do We Remove Our Make Up?

I use some Bare Minerals SPF Foundation - not absolutely loads, so this may not work for people who go for full makeup. My face wash is the Burts' Bees Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream, wh...

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12 years ago
Adventures In Accutane

Good luck with your course! I'm due to start in a month's time (such a long wait!), so I'll be following your progress. I also totally get what you mean about starting law school and stress: I'm just ...

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12 years ago
Any Good Alternative To Benzoyl Peroxide?

Go to your GP and see if they'll prescribe Differin. BP didn't sit very well with me at all (it just made my skin dry and flaky), but Differin worked great! I started it in November 2011 and by March ...

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12 years ago
Male Makeup For Acne And Acne Scars (Uk)

After a bit of experimenting, I think I've found a good way to take some of the redness off. This doesn't cover active acne well and definitely doesn't give a flawless finish, but I'm not looking for ...

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12 years ago
For Those In The Uk: How Long Did It Take You To Get Accutane On The Nhs?

I've finally managed to get my NHS appointment through and, while it's not brilliant, it's certainly not as bad as others have experienced. I saw my GP on July 5th, received my referral letter on July...

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12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Hey guys, I hate to break the stream of positive posts (I'm really happy for you all!), but I'm feeling terrible about my acne again today I just can't believe how bad it's gotten so quickly. I was ...

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12 years ago
Male Makeup For Acne And Acne Scars (Uk)

Hey guys, This may be a really stupid question about a dream product which doesn't exist, but do any guys out there have any makeup tips to cover up moderate acne and acne scars? My confidence is at ...

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12 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I'm feeling awful today I'm about to start a new job in a cafe bar and I just can't bring myself to leave the house looking like this. Honestly, if there was some form of all over male foundation I c...

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12 years ago
My Accutane Journey So Far (3.5 Months) With Images ...

That's a fantastic improvement, man! Congratulations! It's weird actually how similar our stories are - I've tried all the usual things the doctors recommended, but I never took them up on their offer...

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12 years ago
Done With My Accutane Journey! (Pics)

Hey, this is so inspiring to read - well done on making it this far, man! How are your red marks looking now? I should hopefully be starting accutane at some point over the next few months (whenever ...

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12 years ago
For Those In The Uk: How Long Did It Take You To Get Accutane On The Nhs?

I had my derm appointment within 35 days of seeing my GP. & I was given tane by my derm on the spot. I'm from the north east. I was also given the waiting times for 3 hospitals in my local area so...

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12 years ago
Really Starting To Struggle Emotionally

Hey guys, Lately I feel like I've hit rock bottom with the emotional side of acne. I'm just so, so, unbelievably sick of it. I'm almost 23 years old and I'm still battling this horrible illness and, ...

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12 years ago
What Does Clear Skin Feel Like?

There have been a few select times when I've had clear skin, but sadly these have always come to an end. In short, it felt great! I no longer had to get up 2 hours before I had to leave the house, I n...

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12 years ago
Gladskin Acne Regime - A New Approach?

Hey guys, Just another quick report back on how my skin is doing while on GladSkin. I'm presently 6 weeks into the treatment and, still, I can see no definitive results It's weird, because I seem to...

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12 years ago