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Can I stop Accutane 1 week early? 70mg/day for 5 and half months

I would definitely ask whoever prescribed it to you and also tell your other dermatologist.

In forum General acne discussion

3 years ago
Is my skin ruined from a chemical peel from a year and a half ago?

By waxy, do you mean smooth? Phenol hetter peels can be done to resurface the skin which could make it smoother. That might explain the waxy feeling.

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

3 years ago
Treatments recommended

No treatment. Your skin looks great!

In forum Scar treatments

3 years ago
Accutane - bad side effects/what to do

On 3/1/2017 at 8:33 PM, punkkrockkprincess said: I started accutane about a week ago and I'm already experiencing the side effects. I already had chronic migraines, but my head is starting to ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Skin Repairing Cream/Moisturizer for Redness

Are you using benzoyl peroxide? Seems like something is drying out your skin and irritating it. Try using a Cetaphil face wash. Don't buy one of those really big bottles without trying them. They have...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

8 years ago
acne face mask treatment

Aztec clay mask?

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

8 years ago
Clogged pores?? Help

Looks like whiteheads that haven't reached the surface of the skin. Topical retinols such as RETIN-A and TRETINOIN are really good for these types of situations. Talk to your dermatology, it doesn't l...

In forum General acne discussion

8 years ago
Need help with skin

Go. Your face is a little red and peeling? Think about all of the other faces at that zumba class that will be red and sweaty. People don't go to zumba classes to look at people's faces, people go fo...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

8 years ago
Healthier Diet giving me more pimples?!

Ok so the thing about using multiple products is that it's really hard to pinpoint what's causing the problem. Your breakout can be caused by the irritation from the exfoliators. Try to exfoliate on...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Is anyone else's face dry and oily at the same time?

If you're not liking the greasy-look, I'd recommend patting down your face lightly with a paper towel or with a oil absorbing sheet.

In forum The Regimen

8 years ago
Is this too much?

The change in temperature/climate/humidity could be making you get whiteheads. I'm not a female but I've heard great things from birth control or spironolactone. Definitely could be hormonal related. ...

In forum General acne discussion

8 years ago
How to use a cleanser

I use facial cleanser whenever I wash my face. I wash my face once in the morning and once at night with the same cleanser.

In forum General acne discussion

8 years ago
Has Anyone Used The Cerave Hydrating Cleansing BAR?

My dermatologist recommended the Cetaphil cleanser for sensitive skin.

In forum Cosmetics & grooming

8 years ago
Healthier Diet giving me more pimples?!

The effects of Accutane seem to be diminishing. Your diet definitely will affect your skin but it seems like it's not helping you. Which products have you been using on your face?

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Exfoliating/Dry Skin

Hey, Dry/flaking/peeling skin is completely normal and means that the drug is working. I would recommend you to only exfoliate if your skin can handle it. If exfoliating makes your skin agitated, try ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
3rd month into Accutane and nothing. Help.

70kg and 20mg is an underdose. You're going to need more than that, I would say at least 60mg a day but you should definitely check with your doctor before doing this.

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
Apple Cider Vinegar

Pimples that aren't on the surface are really hard to work with. I would recommend you to put ice on it. Definitely give it some time.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

8 years ago
White bread GL

the reason why white bread is bad for acne-prone people is because of the insulin spike it causes. the insulin spike causes a hormonal imbalance which leads to more oil production = acne. I'd recommen...

In forum Diet & holistic health

8 years ago
Help

really hard to minimize pores unless you use accutane or lasers. a way you can "temporarily" reduce the size is by using toner or using products that reduces oil/dries out skin.

In forum Other acne treatments

8 years ago
Please help me

Seems like you have clogged pores. Play it safe by going to a dermatologist first. They'll probably prescribe you tretinoin / retin A.

In forum General acne discussion

8 years ago
Need help figuring out if I screwed up

That always happens to me. Go for a run on the treadmill or take a really how shower and the hard yellow looking thing should be easier to take out.

In forum General acne discussion

8 years ago
Microneedling (derma pen) with or without PRP

highly would NOT recommend dermapens without a dermatologist's supervision. I've heard way too many horror stories from those.

In forum Scar treatments

8 years ago
Hair loss/thinning due to spironolactone or minocycline. Anyone experienced?

sprionolactone alters your hormone levels which means it can decrease the level of estrogen. Decrease in estrogen levels = slower hair growth/thinner hair. similarly to sprionolactone, accutane also ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

8 years ago
do i have to pop my pimples if i'm following the regimen ?

if you're gonna pop them, pop them correctly (youtube search: how to properly pop a pimple) if you don't have to, don't do it.

In forum The Regimen

8 years ago
Masturbating and weightlifting = oily skin = Acne? Experiment

Yes, hormonal imbalances can cause acne.

In forum General acne discussion

8 years ago