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Acne and its emotional toll Isotretinion worked wonders for me but it took 5 months to clear me. Being in a relationship would help you feel much better the self consciousness goes away once you become close with your partner... | 8 years ago | |
Acne and its emotional toll Valorie22 go and get back with your boyfriend go to school and go out with friends. Lots of men do not mind acne and even with the acne you can still be attractive. I wear foundation all of the time ... | 8 years ago | |
feeling worse than ever 30mg sounds low I was on 40mg for one month and 50mg for four months. Accutane makes the skin more fragile so it heals slower. The marks will last longer so do not pick at pimples I know it's hard. I ... | 8 years ago | |
I don't know what to do. I took accutane twice it is very effective. I took it when I was only 15 the first time. No problems at all from it. I did have dry lips and skin but thats it. I took high dosages and the maximum dose... | In forum Hormonal acne | 8 years ago |
The TRUE cost of this horrible disease I'm glad I took isotretinion it helped me significantly. I took it twice no problems. I do not believe that it causes depression. If I had a child with acne I would let them take it. I never believed ... | 8 years ago | |
smiles, smirks, laughing I'm a women with acne and I remember girls giving me a hard time for having acne. Adult women bullied me over acne when I was only 14. Many girls and women are mean nasty creatures. They are meaner t... | 8 years ago | |
feeling worse than ever I had acne until month six while on accutane then I 100 percent cleared. Do not pick at or pop pimples while on it or you are likely to get scars that are permanent. | 8 years ago | |
New, a little down about my face - Opinions wanted That's nothing compared to my acne before accutane pray it does not get worse. | 8 years ago | |
Acne & Dating Life/how Are You Dealing With It? As a heterosexual woman I would not be bothered by a guys acne after all my boyfriend of five years has acne. My boyfriend has moderate acne with permanent scaring. He is the only guy I have ever been... | 8 years ago | |
Depressed antisocial isolation crying because of my acne That acne is so mild it could be much worse. Those are not numerous or super inflammatory like mine were. It could be so much worse. Stand up to people tell them that acne is not caused by dirt and th... | 8 years ago | |
Acne dysmorphia and cross country Neutrogena sheer sunscreen with zinc oxide works and does not break me out it even seems to have a drying effect making my skin less oily. Don't give up cross country because of acne. | 8 years ago | |
I'm going crazy...no where else to go I hear you I am also cursed with this disease am 24 had it since 13. I eat junk food all the time I love chocolate cake. Thankfully food does not give me acne. I am a thin female and have the metaboli... | 8 years ago | |
I'm tired of acne Out of the 11 years since I first developed acne for 9 of them I have had 100 percent clear skin. Acne can not be cured but can be put in complete remission by isotretinion. | 8 years ago | |
I'm tired of acne Go to a dermatologist many of the acne treatments are very safe for teens. I had moderate acne all over my face at your age. I had about 30 pimples constantly at your age and had already been on anti... | 8 years ago | |
Do you need to forgive yourself for having Acne? You are right to be outraged. Acne is not caused by lifestyle choices instead it is caused by genetics and hormones stimulating sebaceous glands. The glands lie beneath the surface of the skin. We mus... | 8 years ago | |
My Acne has ruined my life Try oral isotretinion it works well on deep cystic acne just one course can cure it. Also the acne vaccine is about to start human trials so there is future hope. If people make comments just tell the... | 8 years ago | |
12 Year Battle with Acne First of all I would like to say that your acne is not your fault. Lots of women have acne in there twenties and for some it can get worse in their twenties. Also do not take any hormonal medications ... | 8 years ago | |
How others reacted to my acne Isotretinion cleared me and help with excess oil significantly. Seeing how others treated me showed me how I need to stand up for myself. My mom and brothers friends did not support my choice to take ... | 8 years ago | |
Acne and diet no link I drank skim milk for many days and not one pimple. | In forum Other acne treatments | 8 years ago |
How adults reacted to my acne It is expected for high school students to bully but adults can be just as uncompassionate. I will never forget how I was using the car mirror to apply concealer before school and in the middle of app... | 8 years ago | |
How others reacted to my acne I to have had a rough time with acne as a teen. I was self conscious and would cry about it and felt alone. I am thin good looking and tall but acne made me feel ugly. The meanest comments came from b... | 8 years ago | |
Acne and diet no link Acne can get worse or better on its own due to your hormonal changes that you have no control over. | In forum Other acne treatments | 8 years ago |
Acne and lifestyle Topical tretinion cream, birth control pills, and oral isotretinion worked for me. | In forum Diet & holistic health | 8 years ago |
Teen with acne Hi I am sorry to hear about your acne. I had it when I was 14 to I still have it at age 24. Have done two cycles on accutane they helped me and kept my skin completely clear. Birth control pills help ... | 8 years ago | |
Acne and lifestyle Acne is caused by over productive sebaceous glands that clog up the hair follicle causing bacteria to breed. Sebaceous gland activity is trigger by androgen hormones that become active during puberty.... | In forum Diet & holistic health | 8 years ago |