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I know this is an old post, but I have a similar issue -- my acne starts to get worse around my period, is at its worst around 2-3 days post menstruation and then it clears up a little during ovulatio...

Your skin does look better (and you are very beautiful!) but it also seems like you may need another dose of accutane. Can you ask to see your dermatologist earlier than April? I'm currently on spir...

Awesome! Glad to hear you're back in balance.

Hi, I was on Diane 35 for a while in my early 20s. I ended up having blood clots and immediately stopped. I don't smoke or have any relevant history. Of course, it doesn't mean you will have any probl...

If it is true acne, don't you think increasing the dose toward 20-40mg per week would be more logical than decreasing it?

Sounds like you're turning a corner. I think it could well be your body adjusting to a new time zone!

Are you peeling at all? Propionibacterium acnes feed on skin debris (along with sebum). Are you more stressed out for any reason?

I can relate to all of the above; the family blame and the friends complaining about microscopic spots in the single digits are my pet peeves. Also: "Why are you wearing makeup to the beach??" *...

Greetings from America. I used to live in your lovely country until recently. At the time (until March of this year) Quinoderm was available at Boots... is that no longer the case? Either way, you s...

The doxy should clear you nicely. Just be sure to have eaten something at least 30 mins beforehand and do drink a *full* glass of water with each pill so you don't get an ulcer. Prednisone is a prett...

ccobraa, wwhatt ddosagee (sorry, couldn't resist ) are you going to be taking? One 40mg pill per week, or one 20mg, or one 10mg...? Thanks for sharing your experience!

If you've tried topicals and oral antibiotics, and you still suffer from moderate to severe acne, then you are a prime candidate for accutane. Just watch for the serious side effects, and stop the med...

Another update in case it's relevant: three days after my period ended, I can safely and happily say I'm back down on 25mg and it's working again. Nothing new to report as of this morning, just the pe...

Sounds like a deep cyst in its early stages. When you press, lymph fluid (which carries white blood cells, intended to fight infection) comes out. If you left it alone long enough, some sebum might co...

It could be some fibrous tissue. Is it hard underneath? It's impossible to tell what it is from that photo. Why not have a dermatologist look at it? They have devoted their professional lives to skin...

Androgens can promote male-pattern baldness and body hirsutism in women (especially those with PCOS) -- it seems like you're experiencing the reverse!

Just a quick update on my dosage: I broke out big time along my jawline and above eyebrows during my period and ended up taking 50mg of spiro plus 100mg of Doxy for three days (two days during and one...

Good stuff. It sounds like you know what to watch for! And yes, there's no doubt accutane can indirectly improve one's mood...

Good to hear the derm now realizes how damaging acne is emotionally! As for isotretinoin and depression, it's important to note that depression isn't rational, it's chemical, and while it's not clea...

Glad to share the eco-love. Would love to hear what you think of faerie organics and alima pure minerals if you try them out.

Thanks! Yes, I know the Plewig study. Would love to see someone do a follow up with longer term treatments.

Can someone explain to me why this is better than some moisturizer and say, some bare minerals foundation and bronzer? Thanks, B.B. Ignoramus

There's nothing wrong with wanting a relationship, acknowledging that and consciously working to get a (fulfilling, loving) one (by dating people and figuring out what you want and need in a partner)....

There are plenty of people who are 20 and who have never had a relationship!! There are also plenty of people who are 20 and who have had terrible relationships, made poor choices, etc. I'd much rathe...

I see. Tachycardia is actually one of the rare side effects, so i can't say you're being unreasonable.