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23 Years Old And I Still Get Cystic Acne, Should I Consider Going On Accutane?

@il90, You were totally right. I've officially put my severe acne into permanent remission after juicing vegetables. I no longer have to rely on Doxycyline or Benzoyl Peroxide to control my cystic acn...

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10 years ago
Leaky Gut And Candida - Wish I Never Went On Antibiotics

I'm in a catch 22 situation. I'm almost certain that my gut issues are the cause of my adult acne. But I have to take antibiotics to help control my acne which is not good for my gut. I've been trying...

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11 years ago
What's On Your Grocery List?

I used to boil bunch of vegetables into a casserole and eat them with either boiled Egg, Chicken breast or Beef but recently, I've changed my cooking method to steaming because they taste better. I n...

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11 years ago
Which Health Problem Could Be Aggravating My Acne?

I have good news. I barely have gotten cystic acne in the past 3 weeks even after going to the gym which usually breaks me out with cysts the next day. And as a result, my scars are healing and my ski...

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11 years ago
Is It Okay If I Start Taking Accutane Before Seeing A Dermatologist?

So I was originally prescribed 20mg Accutane by my dermatologist in December. But I stopped after 5 days due to it causing depression, fatigue and feeling of unwell. But I’ve decided to try accutane a...

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11 years ago
Cystic Acne Breakouts Even With 100Mg Doxycyline, What Should I Do?

The doctor said he genereally doesn't want to go beyond 100mg Doxycycline so I was recommended to switch to 50mg Minocycline twice a day. I had to take a blood test beforehand which was new to me sinc...

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11 years ago
Cystic Acne Breakouts Even With 100Mg Doxycyline, What Should I Do?

I've made an appointment with the doctor. I'm going to ask him if I should bump up to 150mg Doxy or take lower dose like 50mg twice a day, morning and night. Or if I should ditch Doxy and switch to ot...

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11 years ago
Accutane & Erectile Dysfunction (GUYS READ THIS!)

This video might be relevent to this topic This guy started getting symptoms of ED within 6 days of been on 10mg Accutane. And he also developed ringing ears. It's hard to believe how much side effec...

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11 years ago
Which Health Problem Could Be Aggravating My Acne?

Here's what I’ve been doing. Possible cause/aggravation of acne: Bad colony of P.Acnes bacteria on the skin (inherited, no treatment) Skin is sensitive to Acne aggravating hormones (inherited, no t...

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11 years ago
Cystic Acne Breakouts Even With 100Mg Doxycyline, What Should I Do?

I could try Accutane again, but there are few things that's preventing me from taking Accutane: I have a fairly low Intelligence and a low self-esteem. I'm already 24 years old but I can't even drive...

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11 years ago
Cystic Acne Breakouts Even With 100Mg Doxycyline, What Should I Do?

I’ve been on 100mg Doxycycline for almost 2 months now. But I still break out with cystic acne whenever my skin comes in contact with sweat, dirt, bacteria, excess oil etc. I have to avoid going to th...

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11 years ago
Best Prescription Topical Cream For Moderate To Severe Nodular, Cystic Acne Other Than 2.5% Bp Gel?

My dermatologist told me that topical gels are ineffective for my cystic acne since they won't penetrate deep enough and told me to stick with whatever I'm using. But I still tried to get his recomm...

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11 years ago
Which Health Problem Could Be Aggravating My Acne?

Just do the fecal transplant imo and maintain your diet - possibly minus the oats.   I would say your health problems are almost certainly causing or aggravating your acne. I wish I could have...

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11 years ago
Which Health Problem Could Be Aggravating My Acne?

I talked to the doctor today and he doesn't think I have a low stomach acid problem. He said it's quite normal to have indigestion from capsicum especially if you don't chew them properly and it's als...

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11 years ago
What Form(S) Of Dairy Can Your Body Tolerate?

I've recently switched to rice milk from lactose-free milk because I heard that even lactose-free milk has hormones in them. And recent studies show that milk actually isn't that healthy. I'm really l...

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11 years ago
Which Health Problem Could Be Aggravating My Acne?

So I've always had acne since I was a teenager. I first started getting cystic acne when I turned 16. I continued to get cystic acne even after turning 18 so I went to see a doctor and I got prescribe...

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11 years ago
What's The Likelyhood That Vsl#3 Will Clear My Cystic Acne?

So I'm suspecting that I might have a leaky gut syndrome since I suffer from GERD/Acid reflux. And I've heard that Acne can be aggravated through Low stomach acid > Acid reflux/indigestion > int...

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11 years ago
Acid Reflux And Acne?

I would also like to know if GERD/Acid Reflux can aggravate acne. I haven't been officially diagnosed yet but I was put on 40mg Nexium(PPI) for 8 weeks for my upper abdominal pain shortly after eating...

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11 years ago
23 Years Old And I Still Get Cystic Acne, Should I Consider Going On Accutane?

For my second appointment, I told my dermatologist that I stopped taking Accutane since I couldn’t handle the side effects which was depressive mood and fatigue. He looked a little surprised that I ha...

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11 years ago
Best Prescription Topical Cream For Moderate To Severe Nodular, Cystic Acne Other Than 2.5% Bp Gel?

Bump.

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11 years ago
Best Prescription Topical Cream For Moderate To Severe Nodular, Cystic Acne Other Than 2.5% Bp Gel?

I'm already using Tretinoin 0.5mg cream few times a week which is a type of Retinoid cream. Although I need to switch to the gel form. I've never heard of Aczone(Dapsone gel). Does it work better tha...

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11 years ago
Best Prescription Topical Cream For Moderate To Severe Nodular, Cystic Acne Other Than 2.5% Bp Gel?

I have a moderate(sometimes close to severe) nodular and cystic acne. I’ve been able to keep it relatively under control through strict diet and lifestyle changes. Here's my skin now: But lately th...

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11 years ago
23 Years Old And I Still Get Cystic Acne, Should I Consider Going On Accutane?

So can anyone recommend me a good prescription topical cream for moderate to sever nodular and cystic acne other than 2.5% BP? My plan is to try all of the best prescription topical creams available...

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11 years ago
Increasing Glutathione And Superoxide Dismutase Levels As A Way To Cure Acne?

​EDIT: I've just re-read your post and I'm finally starting to understand a little about the relationship between oxidative stress and acne. As for Gluthatione, I've heard that Broccoli sprouts are o...

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11 years ago
23 Years Old And I Still Get Cystic Acne, Should I Consider Going On Accutane?

I'm going to tell my dermatologist that I’ve stopped taking Accutane and ask for several prescription topical creams for my next appointment(which is what I probably should have done before agreeing t...

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11 years ago