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28/m third times a charm

On 1/13/2016 at 11:07 PM, LoveLouisV said: Hi!  Reading your log now... Did you ever try zinc for your SD?  I'm a member of Reddit's SCA (removed) forum (...

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10 years ago
Just started Accutane, scared it won't work. (Pictures)

Hey Sebastian, You may think that your acne is bad, but I can honestly tell you, your acne is mild. I don't mean to make you feel bad for feeling bad, just trying to put it into perspective. Most peop...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Accutane Part Deux

I also started last week. This is my 3rd course and Im a dude, so thats a little different. Cant wait to follow your progress.

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

10 years ago
28/m third times a charm

Day 6 - Its early in the day to post progress, but I just wanted to say that after putting some Hydrocortisone on my face, it has calmed down alot. Not as painful or itchy. The redness has calmed down...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

10 years ago
Derm is incompetent what shall I do

Do what your derm says, they are not incompetent. 5 1/2 months is normal

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10 years ago
28/m third times a charm

Day 5 - My face is developing a rash like breakout around my nose, its typical Seborrhiec Dermatits for me. I was really going to try and not use any steroid creams, but I am going to put some Hydroc...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

10 years ago
Severe Redness while on ACCUTANE

A lot of people recommend the jojoba oil, I'm just so hesitant to put straight oil on my face. Also, my skin is still oily, some days I feel like it's more oily than before I started.

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10 years ago
Feel like crap

Your only on month 1, I would give it another week or so and if you feel terrible than contact your derm and talk about it. I know if sounds bad and I don't know your exact situation, but you have to ...

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10 years ago
28/m third times a charm

Day 4 - I'm having a cyst pop up in my problem area. Im sure it would have come up regardless of the accutane. No side effects today, it actually feels like my skin is more oily than normal. The cyst ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

10 years ago
My accutane journey

Great progress!! Your skin looks amazing! You are beautiful regardless of your acne, remember that! I'm very happy for you!

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

10 years ago
My Dermatologist Told Me To Never Use Moisturiser

I only use the cream. I don't like the lotion.

In forum Acne

10 years ago
My Dermatologist Told Me To Never Use Moisturiser

1 hour ago, Shriekin Contender said: Interesting.. and where are you from and what acne fighting product did they prescribe you when they told you to moisturise? I live in California. I'...

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10 years ago
My Dermatologist Told Me To Never Use Moisturiser

I've been to probably 10 derms throughout my acne and skin journey over the last 15 years. Every single one of them told me to moisturizer right out of the shower. Every single one. Especially if you ...

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10 years ago
Severe Redness while on ACCUTANE

It has been 3 days on accutane and I have been getting flushing and my face is beat red like I am sunburnt. I know redness is normal, but what about the hot feeling?

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10 years ago
Accutane for a mild case - 26/m

I'm only on day 3 and this morning out of the shower, I felt very flushed. Got splotchy red on my face and then it went away about 10 minutes after. Weird. I hear you, some times I look at the mirror ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

10 years ago
28/m third times a charm

Day 3 - not sure if it is me or the medication, but today when I got out of the shower, I was very flushed, and my face was hot. Typically I have read that this is a sign of rosasea, which would compl...

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10 years ago
Bloodwork and Cholesterol on accutane

2 hours ago, acnehardcase said: Lose weight. More cardio exercise. Limit red meat and processed meats like bacon, cold cuts, and hot dogs. Or statins like Lipitor. I don't think much of supplem...

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10 years ago
[Pics] Hopefully Clear Skin Soon, Accutane 20/40Mg

Im confused, you're taking another course? your skin looks amazing! Or maybe its just a bad camera?

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10 years ago
Bloodwork and Cholesterol on accutane

So quick topic. I want to take some supplements to aid my body throught my course. Possible curb some of the side effects. (not vit A of course) Also, my initial blood test showed that my LDL cholest...

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10 years ago
28/m third times a charm

Day 2- No changes, I do have a big spot coming up in a normal place for me, but this would have happened if I was taking the drug or not. My biggest issue is my confidence. Im sure most of you all are...

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10 years ago
on accutane, have concerns re my dermatologist's competence

On January 2, 2016 at 7:01:49 PM, corbone said: Isotretinoin is metabolised by the liver and can cause mild liver dysfunction, that's the reason why patients are advised not to drink a...

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10 years ago
i've been using tretinoin for almost 6 months and i still am breaking out

If you've tried antibiotics, then the next step is isotretinoin (accutane)

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10 years ago
28/m third times a charm

Hello all, this is my third round on accutane. My last 2 were over 10 years ago and were for severe cystic acne when I was a teen. The first course was for acne all over my body, horrible acne. The ...

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10 years ago
Any Advice Guys?

20 hours ago, Clayman9 said: Yo everyone. I know I've been posting a lot lately! But now that I know I have access to such an amazing group of people the questions just keep coming to me. I'm o...

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10 years ago
Starting The Taaaane

4 hours ago, DearBerry said: Hello, I have very mild acne but very persistent. I am currently on solodyn and birth control but I will be starting accutane next month. I do not suffer from cystic ...

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10 years ago