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Will I Be Prescribed Accutane? (Pictures)

Similar boat my friend!! In honesty, my acne is not that bad. I scar very easily so it looks worse than it is. I was prescribed it no problem because I too had tried everything else. I was also presc...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Strangeside Effects Of Erythromycin

Been on Erythromycin for a week now. I've had the usual stomach cramps but lots of fluids, digestive drinks and set pill taking times have got rid of those. Today though my joints in my shoulders ach...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Finally Found A Concelaer That Hides Everything

I've always suffered from bright red scars. I've always been teased or told to "rub off my makeup" because yes, I do wear thick makeup, otherwise my confidence gets very very bad. Anyway, I've always...

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13 years ago
ClariSonic

I had a HORRIFIC experience with ClariSonic!!!!!!!!! I too read the reviews, watched the ads etc and was too excited to try it. Managed to find one for £120 with a free sample of facewash. For the fi...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

13 years ago
Primer

Try either the Porefessional by Benefit (mattifies skin, reduces pores, redness and makeup never slides off. May be slightly pricier but lasts forever.) or you could try That Gal by Benefit too. I lov...

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

13 years ago
Really Need New Foundation That Won't Make Pores Look Larger! Currently Using Revlion Colorstay?

You've mentioned you use a primer - how about the Porefessional by Benefit. It's a great primer that reduces pores, redness, mattifies your skin and provides a great base so your makeup doesn't slide ...

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13 years ago
Just Been Prescribed Erythromycin

I was given Erythromycin exactly one week ago. Now, a well known and common side effect is stomach cramps. Some people have the capsules which lessen that coming up, but I had to have the tablets (al...

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13 years ago
I Heard That Accutane Stops You Body Producing Oil

I was told that accutane stops your body from producing oil ever again, so you will never produce natural oil. Is this true?

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
27/yo Male Started Accutane Today

Wow, absolutely incredible... The difference is amazing, but what's more amazing is that you can almost see your confidence building in every photograph. I am always so happy when I see results li...

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13 years ago
Coming Off Dianette! Help!

Inall honesty, my skin isn't absolutely bombarded with spots. Yes, it is considered acne, but I'm allowed to go accutane because my spots cause permanent scars, even if I don't pick them. Because of t...

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13 years ago
Clarisonic Mia

The Clarisonic face washer retails at around £100 - £150. I searched the internet and in all found about 1 or 2 bad reviews. I was CONVINCED it would work for me. I bought it for £120, and my skin...

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13 years ago
Coming Off Dianette! Help!

That's a shame because I loved Dianette so much! Did nothing for my skin, but I used it for contraception, menstrual regularity etc. In fact, I loved it so much when the docotr said "you can come off ...

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13 years ago
4 Years Of Acne... Finally Near The Finish Line!

I'm not on accutane yet, just eryhthromycine, still stomach pains but I really want to complete the course! I could take a picture of my face right now, I'm not wearing any makeup, but my self confi...

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13 years ago
What Is This? Pic

Looks like my skin, which is predominantly scarring. UV lights can work well, your case isn't as bad as mine, you're very lucky so just keep working at it.

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

13 years ago
Oxytetracycline - Side Effects?

I was on the same drug for about 1.5 months. I don't know if the guidelines have been the same for you, but I had to take four tablets a day, no food an hour before or two hours after. If you work t...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

13 years ago
4 Years Of Acne... Finally Near The Finish Line!

Hey, I'm Lauren, I'm 17 and in Scotland. I first got acne aged about 13, nothing to severe, just some spots on my forehead. Like every acne sufferer I was told not to pick them, they'd cause scars. ...

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13 years ago