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New Accutane user

IB can vary person to person. Its part of the Accutane Journey and its expected. For me personally i believe it lasted 2-4 weeks. Some people also experience another (usually smaller IB) if there dosa...

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7 years ago
Differin Breakout

Hey mate From my understanding in the first 2-4 weeks with Differin it is natural to break out as Differin thins the layers of the skin and pushes blemishes to the surface. Over time as you continue t...

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7 years ago
Dermatologist and Accutane (Isotretinoin)

So you've read the side effects of accutane, you've heard the health risks and on-going chronic challenges some people suffer and self admittedly you've only ever tried 1 remedy to try and resolve you...

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7 years ago
Need some advice for isotretinoin

The longer you take Accutane the more prone you will be to the side effects. Everybody reacts differently at different doses, however towards the backend of your course the side effects will likely be...

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7 years ago
how do i ask for accutane????

Hi Lola, I know many females have had success using birth control pills to control hormonal induced acne with little to no side effects. The hormones in birth control pills can assist in managing the...

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8 years ago
Duac way of use question

Hi there I used Duac for a short period a while ago, and i used it on my problem areas (forehead). At first i thought it was amazing, it made my skin so smooth, however I found after using this daily ...

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8 years ago
Accutane has ruined my son

I am sorry to hear this story Lillie. In my opinion Accutane side effects are still widely unknown and the after affects can last months, years, or even be permanent. Its a gamble, and nobody knows wh...

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8 years ago
Accutane dosage/breakouts?

Hi Kgirl, I took a course of accutane a while back. Started 20mg, then upped to 40mg then finally 60mg. I had an inital breakout at 20mg, and then a smaller breakout at 40mg. I dont recall having a br...

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8 years ago
Accutane caused Keratosis Pilaris?

I also had mild case of KP on my arms after taking a course of accutane (5 years ago). This has subsided as time as gone on and is minimal now. Accutane also left me with a mild case of Seb Derm. Weat...

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8 years ago
how do i ask for accutane????

Hi Lola, I have taken a 5 month course of Accurate in the past (5 years ago to be exact) and i wanted to provide you some insight. Firstly please do your research - thoroughly. Accutane is not a medi...

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8 years ago
How I Cured Accutane Induced Rosacea

Hi Oil king, hope all is well.. Tell me about Celexa.. is this similar to Mirtazapine? Im currently taking Propranolol, Clonidine and Mirtzapine and still i flush.. not as easily, but i still flush....

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14 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Just prescribed Clonidine for flushing. Hopefully gonna see some good results!   Anyone taking Clonidine or anything similar drop me a private message, would love to hear how its going for you. &...

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14 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Ive been flushing everynight for the past 3-4 months or so. I just got back from a 8 night boat cruise, and barely flushed even once!   I even drank alcohol on 3 of the nights and danced .. only ...

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14 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

If anybody past or present comes across this topic, and you've found success with your flushing , please feel free to drop me a private message!   Would love to know whats worked for you, particu...

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14 years ago
Negative Accutane Experiences

READ THIS BEFORE TAKING ACCUTANE   I took accutane for MODERATE acne. The derms hand it out like candy, be aware! Course went for 4.5 months, and only at a dose of mainly 40mg a day. Im now 8 mon...

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14 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Please consider the Eucerin redness relief lotion also. It's an amazing product, I wish I would have had it in 2004 when I took my second Accutane course. (it came out in 2005) I am on my 3rd accutane...

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14 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Wow.. Its taken me over 3 hours, but ive read through pretty much everything on this topic..   Took accutane 7 months ago, then started using the topical cream Differin. Flushing started around 5...

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14 years ago
Post Accutane/Minocycline Facial Flushing

Wow.. Its taken me over 3 hours, but ive read through pretty much everything on this topic..   Took accutane 7 months ago, then started using the topical cream Differin. Flushing started around 5...

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14 years ago
duac once daily more than once?

Heyy i just finished using 12 weeks of differin at night, and duac in the mornings..   I only used it once a day - in the mornings - but found if i applied too much of it, my skin would get irrit...

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15 years ago