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Living With Acne In A Big City...my Story

Maggie, I'm so so sorry you're going through this and I'm sending massive hugs your way. I've been there, heck...I still am there. I was very fortunate that I had a supportive family, that when I quit...

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10 years ago
Living With Acne In A Big City...my Story

I bet most of you can relate to the story I've described below. Every day is the same for me. I’m a successful professional living in London. I’m 26 years old and instead of being happy, I’m depresse...

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10 years ago
Should I Go On Accutane?

Hi there, Let me share my recent experience with the GP who actually referred me to the dermatologist on NHS. I’ve been suffering from acne for past 5 years, and I’ve been trying to do something a...

In forum Prescription acne medications

10 years ago
Get An Ultrasound If You Have Hormonal Issues!

    Hi All, I feel so much better after reading this post. Have been suffering from acne for 5 years now. I’ve been on different antibiotics for past 3 years and I&ac...

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10 years ago
Get An Ultrasound If You Have Hormonal Issues!

Hi All, I feel so much better after reading this post. Have been suffering from acne for 5 years now. I’ve been on different antibiotics for past 3 years and I’m sick and tired of them. I was also s...

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10 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Hi All, I’m so joining the crying team today. I woke up, looked in the mirror and started crying like a baby. My skin was doing so great for past 1.5 months. No spots, all my red marks faded away. I...

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10 years ago
Starting The Taaaane

  Thanks Mary, I'm not a patient person at all...I guess it will be a test for me. I always have something on my face smaller or bigger so I'm used to. It needs to work. So no antybiotics...

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10 years ago
Starting The Taaaane

Welcome Maggie, Welcome CShock!! You are right, there is no right time to start Tane. I think I have been lucky since I don't work with customers and I live alone and winter here in Canada means lots...

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10 years ago
Starting The Taaaane

              Maggie, believe it or not (you would never be able to tell from my posts) I am in school to become a therapist....I have to sit face to...

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10 years ago
Starting The Taaaane

      Maggie, believe it or not (you would never be able to tell from my posts) I am in school to become a therapist....I have to sit face to face with clients, groups and fam...

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10 years ago
Starting The Taaaane

  Maggie, believe it or not (you would never be able to tell from my posts) I am in school to become a therapist....I have to sit face to face with clients, groups and families to conduct cou...

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10 years ago
Starting The Taaaane

Maggie, believe it or not (you would never be able to tell from my posts) I am in school to become a therapist....I have to sit face to face with clients, groups and families to conduct counseling ses...

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10 years ago
Starting The Taaaane

    Dear All, I've been reading all your posts since the beginning of the topic. I actually haven't started the tane yet but I'm planning on starting in April. I need your advice p...

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10 years ago
Starting The Taaaane

  Dear All, I've been reading all your posts since the beginning of the topic. I actually haven't started the tane yet but I'm planning on starting in April. I need your advice please. I know...

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10 years ago
Starting The Taaaane

Dear All, I've been reading all your posts since the beginning of the topic. I actually haven't started the tane yet but I'm planning on starting in April. I need your advice please. I know that mos...

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10 years ago
Depressed

Hello everyone. Just a little background about myself, I'm currently a cabin crew with one of the most renowned airlines in the world and it really sucks to have bad skin like I do. I've struggled wi...

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10 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

  I feel terrible. I skipped college today, AGAIN. i already skipped 2 weeks and it's just the beggining of the semester. Really think i'm gonna fail. One of the worst things about acne is that...

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10 years ago
Tetralysal, Trimethoprim, Oxytetracycline, Accutane?

Maggie - the thing that worked best for me over the years is the combined oral contraceptive pill. Dianette was the best for me. I could have the oilest skin ever, but within 3 weeks of taking this...

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10 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

Hi Jasminevt, I know how you feel. I sometimes skip work as I just can't show my face to anyone. It's horrible. I also don't understand why there's nothing out there that could cure acne. I mean the...

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11 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

  I've been crying the whole day today! 4 big cysts on my cheeks! Was supposed to go out and be at my friends birthday party today. Instead I'm at home on my own drinking wine and crying! I've ...

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11 years ago
How ya feelin' about your acne today?

I've been crying the whole day today! 4 big cysts on my cheeks! Was supposed to go out and be at my friends birthday party today. Instead I'm at home on my own drinking wine and crying! I've got 2 job...

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11 years ago
Tetralysal, Trimethoprim, Oxytetracycline, Accutane?

Hi there,   I actually bought lumie clear device which is similar to 4 onnilux clear you device. I've been using it for 2 weeks and haven't noticed any improvement yet. I'm trying to be patient...

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11 years ago
Dermatologist Appointment In 3 Weeks. Hoping For Roaccutane

Hi Dave,   Congratulations! I hope roaccutane works for you. Have you received a letter for your appointment yet?   I remember using isotrex. Didn't have much luck as my skin is very sen...

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11 years ago
Dermatologist Appointment In 3 Weeks. Hoping For Roaccutane

I wish you good luck and I really hope you manage to get the treatment. I’ve got 3 months to save up money and decide if I want to start roaccutane. I’m scared of the initial breakout (it’s my nightma...

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11 years ago
Dermatologist Appointment In 3 Weeks. Hoping For Roaccutane

Hi Dave, I got to the end of your post . I need to say that you’ve described my life when it comes to taking antibiotics to control acne. I used to take Tetralysal, which was a mir...

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11 years ago