mrsrobinson

so lottylou, how are things going for you? you asked if I tried Accutane again, no I did not....I have a derm who keeps suggesting it, but I've really made great progress the old fashioned way.....bu...

interesting Dee42...what type of red light are you using? I'm always looking for things that help with aging AND acne!! I know this topic is very old. I will hazard a response anyways... I have be...

I think you are talking about keloid scars...they can be tough. I've had them on my shoulders and the only thing that has worked has been kenalog injections, every month, like clock work and it took ...

and it's all degrees, some people here will have one or two whiteheads and while it's never fun, you think....really???? you'll never scar, and that's your definition of severe acne??? so it bother...

yep, and Accutane is a rough ride.... what have you tried? diet isn't the answer for everyone, but dairy and wheat are problems for many...can you ditch dairy at least and see what happens? have yo...

no doesn't sound like it....gluten is the other big trigger, which is much tougher to give up- no wheat, bread, pasta, pizza before you do that, I would just focus on eating better in general, no sod...

no that is not severe, not even close.....but I know it makes you crazy, of course it does that type of acne looks like it would respond well to the regimen here on acne.org.....have you really given...

do you live in the united states? PDL is pulsed dye laser, it won't mess up your beard (IPL can do that)- a couple hundred a session and a few sessions would be good if money is a problem get the A...

looks like you've got cystic acne on your neck, and on your face I would say it's just hyperpigmentation...something like an AHA would help, a glycolic acid 10% that you use daily will help...start sl...

not sure what that's from, the rest of your skin and skin tone looks great i'd look into TCA peels...if you can get it inside the pore, that would be the key...start slow like with a 12.5%

I like the cerave moisturizer....also as it relates to the retin a or tazorac (which I use) it takes a couple of months good that you are getting on it right away....very smart good luck to you

I know the frustration, at least you got clear for a while! I had a failed attempt, a 7 month trial with a horrible initial breakout for ALL SEVEN MONTHS before I gave up. You do have a couple choic...

good luck on your journey, it is a miracle drug for most, so very likely it will work miracles for you did you talk to your derm about kenalog injections? I get monster cysts and it's the only thing...

I have tried it, and I still use it...search the reviews here, it does work, but slowly, but the sooner you get started the faster you'll see results I would say it will take a couple months of consi...

try an AHA every day...look at the one here on the product tab, or there is an Alpha Hydrox one on Amazon, think 10% glycolic acid and use that once a day...twice if you build up to it you have hyper...

10 mg a day for 2 months? Of course your acne wouldn't improve....that would be a miracle if it did....why don't you give accutane a decent try of at least 20 mg a day for a few months? Initial br...

maybe think of excision on the one big depression on your right temple....then you'd be left with a flat line you could needle away over time

if you are suicidal, I'd say GET OFF...not sure what you weigh but you've got a massive cumulative dose. Your active acne is gone, that is what Accutane does....it will not take the scars and hyperpi...

doesn't look like scars to me if it is it's very mild, COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS, some uneven texture, large pores and mild hyperpigmentation look into peels, start slow TCA might be good for you....READ ...

so are you spot treating with the retin a? not the best spot treatment for cystic acne, and not the deep under the skin cysts that RARELY push through as you say retin a can be drying, so that's wh...

sadly we are all different...dairy is a big trigger for me, may not be for you- gluten is an issue for me, might not be for you safer to stick to REAL WHOLE foods, nothing processed- organic if you ...

I've tried it, can be a bit drying, but all natural, IF you buy the right one....never a colored one, and look for a minimum of ingredients I know guys who use it for shaving gel too...

I know guys, it's a horrible disease- so tough on us emotionally but you have to keep going, put all of your energy into a journal and be a detective to figure out what will help you...I attack acne ...

we understand, your English is just fine so low dose Accutane for a longer period of time might be the path for you....you'll have to be on it longer, but talk to your doctor about staying on the low...

yep failed Accutane- sounds like it DID resolve your jaw and chin cystic acne, so maybe not a complete failure mine was complete total, ended up far worse, more cysts and a pile of scars...after 7 mo...