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Repairing the long-term damage from Accutane

Just came in to post (the short version of) my story. Antibiotics for a combined total of 2.5 years. Accutane starting from late 2012 to early 2013 (i think i finished in march 2013). July 2013 - i ...

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10 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

I'm so sorry to hear this. This also scares the daylights out of me as I just completed a five month course, I was also on 40mg. How long were you off Accutane before you noticed GI symptoms? Did you ...

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11 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Got diagnosed with crohns disease last on friday. Not pointing any fingers but i thought it's only fair that i post about it here, since there are plenty of rumours about accutane being linked to croh...

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11 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Well, it's back. Have a deep painful cyst on my back and i've had loads of pimples on my shoulders and a few on my face. It's been a nice holiday from acne but nothing more. Great. Also theres no po...

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11 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Boom:

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

11 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Took some of these photos to monitor my gym progress rather than accutane progress so you'll have to excuse the flexing but i was quite shocked by the difference so far: Before: These were actually ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

There is no harm taking both antibiotic and accutane at the same time, I had a terrible initial breakout in 2nd week of accutane and my derm did put me on Azithromycine for 2 weeks and i wasn't taken ...

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12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

I hope you were off the accutane when you were out on doxy? You absolutely cannot mix te two they should have given you a penicillin.   Doctor told me i should keep taking my accutane - where d...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Hey, sorry i havnt updated for so long. Havnt been on acne.org for a while - i've just been gonig through the motions of taking my pills each day. Heres what i just sent to whoartthou1: "Im about 7 ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Ugh, i feel awful. Not because of the accutane, but i'm ill and the accutane probably isnt helping. I have sinusitis according to my doctor - have had it for about 3 weeks but i only went t othe docto...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

bro i am 22 years old. I just recently started getting acne like yours (on the body) about a year and half ago. Basically, i dont know if i will grow out of it, accutane might be the only hope..  ...

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12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

hey bro, so i just looked at your video. Your body acne seems to be similar to mine, except i have a shitload of discoloration (but i am brown skin, while you are white skin, so maybe discoloration sh...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Had my first nosebleed yesterday, milestone I guess? Was extremely minor, it was over as soon as I realised it had begun. Not such a bad side effect I guess. Acne wise I haven't been too bad in thes...

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12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

On 9/29/2012 at 3:52 PM, whoartthou1 said: how much acne do you have on your back/shoulders at the moment? Number of lesions? Have fun at the party. Hard to say really, it's in such ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Actually, i think my skin is currently a LOT worse that it was when i started, looking at my first pic =/

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Jake's Uk Post-Accutane Log

Sorry to hear you're having such a crappy time bro, you're so close to the end though so chin up and keep powering through Im on day 17 and it's been nice reading through your log. Lets me know that ...

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12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Good news! Went to the doctor and she thinks the lip swelling will go on its own, so no need for antibiotics - i just need to walk around with a weird swollen lip for a little while longer =/ Ah m...

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12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Excuse my language but: Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu*k. 3 Days ago i woke up my the right hand side of my lip all swollen and weird. It seemed that a nearby deep spot had caused it to swell up weirdly. ...

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12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Day 14! Lots and lots of breakouts on my chest, back and neck - awesome. I dont think i've ever had this many brand new spots at a given time. Can also feel the early stages of some angry f**kers on...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

do you moisturize your back/shoulders while on tane?   i have always moisturized my upper body That's weird your derm gave you a 3 month prescription at one time...I'm guessing accutane is no...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Hows the body acne bro? Any huge breakouts?   Same old same old tbh, existing spots are dry as hell but i havnt noticed any breakouts being worse than they were before accutane. My eyes have be...

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12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

More cheek acne today, hate it! Skin is very dry and my lips are a little dry and swollen. Eyes also feel kinda sore, possibly from dryness? How long do IBs usually last? And how long till improveme...

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12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Just taken my 7th set of pills. Today seems to be the arrival of the standard sides. My facial acne is worse than ever, tonnes around my mouth and even a couple of my cheek which I've NEVER had before...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

hey bro, i have acne like you on my body. Its very depressing. Please let me know how accutane is working for you   Sorry to hear that, you on the 'tone yet? I must say, you're cute. Acne or ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Started Yesterday (11Th Sept) - My Log With Pics. ##update: New Pics 30Th Nov

Hey, I also started yesterday, Im really scared but I know it will be worth it. Starting my log today too, good luck, keep me updated x   Oh awesome! Good luck to you too

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago