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Hey Leelowe. So sorry to hear you are feeling shitty. I know what it is like, and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy (well, maybe my WORST enemy). I too had issues with BP (eczema like rashes) when...

For me it has nothing to do with sharing with others on this forum. It has to do with the fact that this is the internet, and pictures you post of yourself become a public commodity when you set them ...

Hey Meg, try not to worry. I think everyone's skin goes through a bit of adjustment post-Accutane. I remember always being shocked when I would get a tiny bump and then it didn't turn into a huge cyst...

Meg, I am not good with the paranoia at all! With my first course, it just took time. If it is truly not a relapse, then eventually you just get used to not having terrible acne anymore and it stops b...

Hey leelowe, Accutane twice. Never spiro. It is not as commonly used for acne where I am from, and I have had good success with Diane. A different drug, but a similar idea, so I can see how spiro woul...

Quite a lot of people do a longer term low dose for their second round. You will still likely want to reach the same cumulative dose, but there is no reason you can't take a lower dose for longer and ...

Lol, sorry if my wording makes no sense! By 'chances are pretty slim', I meant it isn't very likely that it is causing the issue.

Some people (mostly natural types) argue that silicones like dimethicone are occlusive and can clog pores. Science says no. A moisturizer is always a big mix of stuff, so it might not even be a single...

Hey JJ! So far so good. The side of my nose was a little sore yesterday, so I spent the better part of the afternoon looking for a zit, but couldn't find one. I think it might just be from getting a b...

I found the second course harder, but I suspect that is because I was ten years older (1st course at 25, second at 35). So far my results have been just as good, but I have only been off meds for a fe...

There was just a post today about this somewhere. It indicated that sometimes you can lessen your dose over time after you achieve clarity, but for the most part, if androgens are your issue, you will...

Help how? I wouldn't use it topically, it is quite comedogenic.

There are two types of effaclar duo. The one sold in the states has BP, and the one sold everywhere else is SA. The European version is alright, although it certainly won't cure significant acne. I th...

Glad to hear you're doing great, Jess. Me too! I am done my course now, and so far (although it's only been a couple weeks), my skin is still oil free, but my lips are back to normal. How perfect. May...

You should take a pregnancy test to be safe. However, irregular periods and breast pain are common side effects of Diane that usually subside within a few months.

Personally, I have never experienced any depression like symptoms from accutane, although I have certainly experienced them from acne. Accutane gave me my life back, and ended my depression. Most doct...

Done! Off for about three days now. My lips are still a bit chapped. This in between phase is almost more annoying than when they used to peel off every day.

Good luck, DD! I have a similar story to yours. Clear for ten years after a round of Accutane at 25, and then it slowly crept back when I went off the pill a couple years ago. Damn hormones! I had a l...

Although you seem to have determined that this is related to your nose, just wanted to note that Accutane can also cause your gums (in your mouth!) to bleed easier than they normally would. So, if you...

Actually, studies show that Absorica is absorbed 80% better than a generic when taken FASTING. HOWEVER, it is still absorbed BETTER with food and fat. So it is false to claim that you do not need to t...

It is because Accutane is a serious drug, and actually does quite commonly cause long term side effects, especially ocular ones. I suffer from permanent night vision impairment. In all honesty, I will...

Some people raise their dose throughout their course because starting at a lower dose can help you avoid a really harsh initial breakout. Skin doesn't heal as well on Accutane, so a really bad initial...

There's a thread on here somewhere of people just like you, discussing the sadness of the pernox situation. You can find the ingredients in the reviews section of this website. Just search 'pernox' on...

Sounds promising. Slow and steady wins the race! I am in the last few days of my course now. I'm going to miss the security of taking it every day. Here's hoping we both make it through the next litt...