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Day 46: 1 pimple on my chin emerged today. It was sort of a relief, because I knew I wasn't about to clear up overnight and all I really want is for the cysts to stop. This one doesn't hurt when I mov...

I think COSdna and sites like that induce a lot of paranoia. If you are using them, be sure to do additional research on anything it mentions that you fear. COSdna is good at providing links to the re...

Nice that you talked to your mom. My mom knows about my struggles, but she gets very stressed out about it, so I try not to bring it up too much. I have had a decent couple days because nothing hurts....

Hey you! I was reading your first post and thinking you simply must join us on Heitea's 'no picking buddies' thread, but I see she already found you! I am a compulsive picker too. Right now I have it ...

Salicylic acid always gives me little red bumps, and I think this is not super uncommon. So, if I had to guess, I would think the BHA (which is salicylic acid) is the culprit. However, I also had this...

Is there a specific reason you need to have it done in 5 months, or is that just a goal? I had to do a longer course last time because my body could not handle the 80 mg. I am an avid reader of medica...

Day 45. I thought it was 44, but I seem to be on my 45th pill, and pretty sure I didn't mess up and take two. Best day yet. In this course of Accutane, that is. Looked in the mirror (post make-up) and...

Hi Lynn! I'm on my second course as well, and finding it much more harsh than the first. I have terrible eczema on my hands that I never had the first time. I also had a HORRIBLE initial breakout. Fir...

Not the best day. Thanks to everyone for the encouragement. The thing on my cheek really bothers me because it hurts and it's really red. I also have a tiny whitehead under my lip that I noticed this ...

Lol, on the hairline and scalp are places I barely think about! I do sometimes get cysts there, but anything that can be easily covered with hair or clothes is much less stressful to me than the one i...

Although I am clearly still breaking out, I found the grease monster was the first thing to die. Within the first couple weeks I noticed a huge reduction in oil. I found an UNOPENED pack of blotting p...

Thanks, Persnickity! I'm looking forward to following your log too. It does seem to me that it is a bit of a different experience doing this in my mid-thirties than it was in my twenties, but that cou...

Glad you are joining our crazy roller coaster ride! I also find it a bit tricky around here sometimes being as old as I am (35) with a bunch of people in their twenties. Accutane fixed me right up in ...

Getting married! How exciting! We were thinking of tying the knot this summer. It's not that exciting for us having been together for 14 years and having a 4 year old kid. We have just always been too...

Thanks, LLV! Crossing my fingers you will be one of those lucky IB avoiders! I didn't have one my first time, not like this, so I know it is totally possible. BUT, even so, I think things are starting...

Jack I totally agree with your hot towel method, and it is what I usually do if I really feel something is ready to go - it makes them come out so much cleaner and easier. I also find that an added bo...

Just wanted to add to the sentiment that you are definitely an attractive guy. Giving the regimen a try is probably a good idea. If you find that you still have persistent, cystic acne after this, Acc...

Whoa, those last few posts were quite an emotional rollercoaster of a read for me! Thanks so much to Katie and Ciara for sharing. I have had many issues with dysmorphia and I had/have an awesome eatin...

I don't get blackheads either (rarely, anyway), and I got a little one on my cheek. It took me about ten minutes to realize it wasn't a little piece of dust and stop trying to brush it off. Ha ha. I a...

Wait, why did my post sound so ANGRY? Accutane is making me super odd I think! Anyway, I was just reading what I said and wondering why I was seeming so negative about people upping their dose. What I...

Well, my super friend that I thought was going away on its own got WAY worse, and I ended up messing with it more than I probably would have if I hadn't left it there in the first place. So yesterday ...

I like 40 mg. Unless the side effects are unbearable, or you're not seeing progress, I don't see the point of bumping it up. Why suffer such an awful IB? When I did my first course, I just did 40 the ...

Diane is generally the most effective for acne, but it also comes with a much higher risk of blood clots and heart failure. That is why it is banned in the States, and so far as I know they no longer ...

When I went off the pill the first thing that came back was the oiliness, even before the acne. I was going through a whole pack of those blotting papers a day. So at least now I'm saving trees with m...

140-ish? Not sure on the kilos as it is late and I am not in a math mood, lol. p.s. I'm 5'10". Just seems weird to tell someone my weight without the height disclaimer.