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Exactly, breathe, breathe! It will be ok. If you're sensitive, you may need a lower dose, or you may need to work up to a regular dose over time. And feel free to post all your questions.

LOL Researching acne related topics, especially in the context of solving your own problems is ok. And it is even better that you have recognized that you're going a bit overboard. Now that you've a...

Yunchang, wow, that *is* ULTRA low! I was on low dose for basically a decade, with regular breaks (about a month to six weeks each year). I was taking about 40-60mg each week (so, let's say 50mg per ...

Acne is a manageable condition, it's just a matter of finding the right dermatologist and then finding the right treatment. For most people, it takes a few years of trial and error to find something t...

Ultraquin is for scars, right? What about salicylic acid or sulphur-based creams (e.g. Clearasil)? Sorry to hear about the dermatologist... Would you consider getting a second opinion? Not all of th...

Ah, now I can see the photo (even in the original post)! They do look quite flat, and not at all cystic, but I know that looks can be deceiving. Honestly, your best bet is a professional. I would sta...

That is crazy! I can't believe the UK derms won't prescribe it! Actually, I can believe it, what with all the health and safety paranoia... My favorite related episode from the other day was seeing a...

Hi! We have a similar history -- I'm a 35 year old female and have had acne since i was 13. I have also been on multiple courses of accutane, as well as on a long-term, low-dose regimen, and have tri...

It could well be hormonal, your age is no protection (and at 31, you still have plenty of hormones floating around, thank you very much). Do you live in a small town? What a strange reaction by your g...

35 F here! I've had moderate to severe acne (face, chest, ears, neck, back, lower back, upper arms... ) since 13, but have managed well with the full arsenal! Youngins, don't be discouraged, you can ...

Hi there! I found this post over a year after you wrote it, while searching for answers to the same questions. I'm 35 and planning on getting pregnant in the next year. I've suffered from acne since ...

This is a very interesting set of instructions but my experience has been a bit different. I've taken spironolactone twice, once in my early 20s, and I needed a 100mg dose back then. It did dehydrat...

Please make an appointment with a dermatologist and tell him/her all of this. You may have to try a few topicals or oral antibiotics first, but if you're really set on trying accutane, you could ask f...

You could try with only 25mg. That was my starting dose, and, it cleared me up almost completely in just two weeks. I was fully expecting to have to go up to 50mg at least, because I was on 100mg per ...

Change your dermatologist! Accutane only made me happier (since my pimples were gone, LOL)! But you do have to watch for any signs of a further depressed mood and tell someone (parents, another adult...

Where do you get this Cargo stuff, kitty? On a natural tip, the mineral nail polish from Whole Foods is pretty great and pretty affordable for the quality ($8, I think). The mineral nail polish remo...

Exactly, if you are experiencing random hairs falling out, TE or not, that's hair loss. It can be reversible, but it might take many years for your hair to grow back in fully. I've experienced "mild"...

Don't be afraid! Just get your blood work done regularly and listen to your body; if your hair starts falling out, or if you start feeling down, or if you have blurry night vision, or joint pains, I w...

I gave myself an esophageal ulcer, by not taking enough water with the Doxy and lying down quickly after swallowing it. I've also had awful stomach pains and severe nausea (thought I was pregnant!) fo...

It's doubtful that Retin A Gel is causing anxiety or gastric problems, however, stress could very well be the reason. As for eating dairy while lactose intolerant, WHY, WHYYY do you do that to yoursel...

My advice would be to quit accutane until adverse effects clear up, then restart at a lower dose and watch carefully. You can use antibiotics in the meantime, but don't overlap due to risk of intracr...

A point of clarification: what exactly do you mean when you say your hair is thinning, but not falling out? In thirteen weeks you hair will have grown about an inch. Is that inch thinner than the rest...

What Calumma said... I've tried three BB creams (Shiseido, Maybeline and Almay with SPF) -- none of them would be good enough to cover actual pimples, and I found each quite heavy. I'm 35 and only now...

Another vote for bare minerals from me! I've tried the "matte" and regular finish, and neither break me out. I also use their mineral veil and their compact blush. Good to know about La Roche - might...

Dianette (Diane 35) worked for me but I developed blood clots on it. In comparison, Accutane was much safer. If you are concerned about blood clots, you could try speaking with your dermatologist abou...