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Coping Techniques When Thing's Aren't Going Well

Great advice and an excellent post. Thank you. I wish I could say I have the strength and will power to put these ideas into practice every day; every day seems like a chore going thru this. You re...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Ordered To Stop Accutane After 1 Month

i was on accutane for 2 months on an ultra low 20mg dose approx 3 years ago. Went thru a horrible IB. Was taken off because my triglyercides were way out of the normal range. I was using differin a...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Cortisone Injections For Acne Cysts

Ive had several injections in my face in various spots. Its kind of a catch 22. If the derm doesnt use enough kenalog (steroid), dilutes it too much, the bump still lingers around for quiet a while....

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Anyone Tried Aczone Or Acanya Gel?

Ive been using Aczone since November (mornings), and Differin at night (which Ive used for 3 years). Im not happy at all w/ the way my skin's current condition is. It seems like Aczone helps more fo...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Hyperplasia

Please keep us updated w. your progress. I too suffer from these and am interested in having them removed if at all possible.

In forum Adult acne

12 years ago
Broke Down Crying

yes, congrats! I break down crying because I havent found things that work

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
22 Months Of Low-Dose Accutane.

Congrats on finding something that has worked for you!

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Just Tired Of Acne And How

i hear that! That was like you reading my mind

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
What Did I Do To Myself?

2 years ago I was on a low dose of accutane for 2 months before my triglycerides began acting up and I was taken off them. My derm prescribed me acanya and differin and they worked wonderfully for 2 ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Dehydrated Irritated Skin; Wedding In 9 Days. Please Help

thanx grace green gables, thank you. I am unable to take anti-biotics , allergic to the cycline family and keflex, and developed rashes from bactrim after several years of use. Thing is, Ive use...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Differin Shiny, Plastic Skin. When Does It Go Away?

I know this is an old thread, but this is exactly what Im going thru right down. Its horrible. The shiny wont go away. Its not oily where you can wipe it away, just shine. All my pores are wide op...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Dehydrated Irritated Skin; Wedding In 9 Days. Please Help

In short, Ive been using Acanya in am and Differin in pm for the last 2 years w/ no issues/problems. In August, I expressed my concerns to my dermatologist about some pore clogging I was experiencin...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Low Dose Accutane 10mg (Claravis)

Sounds like things are going good, except for the side fx. I was (and still am) experiencing some hair loss issues. Its minimal and not noticeable yet, but Im eyeing it to ensure its not getting wor...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
Accutane: Let's do it.

Where ya been Fred? Hope all is going ok w/ your course

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
Low Dose Accutane 10mg (Claravis)

Yep, you are purging your pores. Dont exfoliate since your skin is delicate. Nothing much you can, but they will resolve themselves over the coming weeks. I recall the first few days when this star...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
Low Dose Accutane 10mg (Claravis)

Awesome! Sounds like you are moving right along. Hope your successes continue for you

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
Low Dose Accutane 10mg (Claravis)

Just checking in our log. I took 20 for 2 months. The first 2 weeks or so, I was actually just as oily, maybe more, than usual. Ive read that your body and glands are trying to fight the meds, so t...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
Accutane: Let's do it.

Hi Fred, thanx for popping by my log. Glad to read you're doing well. My days are up and down. Im not as hidious as I was in the beginning few weeks so for that I am grateful. Still not clear and ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
My super duper accutane adventure ~

HI rebbie. Good luck to you on your course. Hope all goes smoooooooooth

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
Accutane: Let's do it.

Good story. Im the same way. I used to be all shy about it; now Im like fuck it. I havent run into anyone that has taken it, but its cool that you got people around you that have. They know whats ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
Accutane: Let's do it.

Hey Fred, thanx for dropping by my log. Seems things are still going ok for you. How's the hair thing? Glad you enjoyed yourself away for a while. I find myself being so apprehensive about going p...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
Accutane: Let's do it.

Hey Fred, Im going thru the same issues w/ the hair. Im going into week 7 and for the past 3-4 weeks, Ive been noticing more and more that my hair comes out easily. I just got a cut this weekend. I...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
Accutane: Let's do it.

Awesome!! Glad things are clearing nicely for you. At the moment, dont worry about the hair thing. Because you never thought about it before, your mind may be creating an non-existing issue for you...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
Accutane: Let's do it.

Glad things are improving Fred! Keep us updated on your progress

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago
Accutane: Let's do it.

I noticed my first flakes on day 3 on only 20mgs. Day 4 I started getting red. And its been IB since then Yep, it could be working that fast

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

15 years ago