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Is Accutane The Next Step?

Definitely look into accutane! Before being prescribed accutane (which I have been on for about 2.5 months), I had taken various antibiotics such as doxycyline (same as doryx I believe), minocycline a...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
First Time On Accutane!

Day 25: So far the only annoying side effect ive had has been dry lips, but thats to be expected! Other annoying little side effects have been a few headaches and back/shoulder pain but its not all b...

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12 years ago
First Time On Accutane!

Thanks for the tips! I'd definitely prefer redness over acne anyway, as its a hell of a lot easier to cover up! Day 16: Dryness has started to kick in which is a good sign that things are improving (...

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12 years ago
First Time On Accutane!

Day 10 Oiliness has reduced slightly, however my skin is definitely more oily than usual No new breakouts, just a few pimples here and there like usual (touch wood) All the flat red marks that I have...

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12 years ago
First Time On Accutane!

@Mittensxo I've been keeping updated with your blog as well (in a non-creepy way) and I hope your course goes well! Day 6: My eyes are pretty sore and puffy and I can't stop itching them! But it's to...

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12 years ago
Diane 35 Vs. Spironolactone

Accutane isn't the answer for hormonal acne period. Of Diane cleared you up the your acne is hormonal. I'm not sure about the spider veins and spiro. I am on spiro and haven't experienced anything lik...

In forum Hormonal acne

12 years ago
I Saw A Dermatologist, Help, Please!

Personally I'm not a fan of antibiotics at all, however, if your acne really is 80% superficial it's likely they will clear you up pretty well and if not, the fact that you have at least tried antibio...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
First Time On Accutane!

Thanks so much for all the encouragement! It's great to hear from other people on the same journey Day 4: I've now definitely noticed my lips have been drying out but it's nothing that can't be fix...

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12 years ago
First Time On Accutane!

Hey everyone So this is my first time using accutane, and I think it's fair to say i'm pretty nervous about the whole experience! Just for some background information I would describe my acne as mode...

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12 years ago
Diane 35 Vs. Spironolactone

Accutane isn't the answer for hormonal acne period. Of Diane cleared you up the your acne is hormonal. I'm not sure about the spider veins and spiro. I am on spiro and haven't experienced anything lik...

In forum Hormonal acne

12 years ago
Should I Take Accutane?

Weirdly enough I'm also starting accutane in 2 weeks! I already have a whole box in my room but I'm waiting to start as I have an event coming up and seriously don't want to get an initial breakout fo...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Should I Take Accutane?

Weirdly enough I'm also starting accutane in 2 weeks! I already have a whole box in my room but I'm waiting to start as I have an event coming up and seriously don't want to get an initial breakout fo...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Depression And Acne

Your story sounds pretty much exactly the same as mine, I can definitely relate! About 6 months ago I had the most beautiful skin of my life and I hardly even had a skin care routine, I can definitely...

In forum Adult acne

12 years ago
Taking Birth Control After Doxycycline For Acne? Please Help!

I started doxy about a year ago when my skin started to flair up a bit, but honestly looking back on it now it was seriously mild. After about 6 months I stopped taking doxy because my skin had cleare...

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12 years ago