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Why would you have to use it for a short time? Beta Carotene is perfectly safe.

If you haven't applied it to those areas, then no.

It won't interfere so will be perfectly safe.

Hey. Fellow UKer I'm one day ahead of you. My log is around somewhere (named Journey to clear skin). Be cool to chat and compare throughout this. Oh, and I definitely agree with you about the pseudos...

Day 14: The drug is really kicking in now. I've seen a bit of a flare up but mostly some changes- my skin & lips are now very dry & I haven't seen too many new spots but my existing acne has ...

I usually wash twice a day with tap water yeah

Although it seems counter-intuitive, trying only washing with water; it's one of the few things that has ever made a big difference to my skin. I'm not really sure why it helps but I find my skin beco...

As hard as it is to do, it's best to just leave it once it's there, otherwise you will just make it worse. People tend to use the term "cystic acne" far too lightly & if it's just a big spot, it'...

You have been on a pretty low dose until now & your derm has an opposite opinion of mine! She prefers the short & sharp approach. Which I have to say I agree with. It seems like your dose jus...

It's maybe best to get a referral to a dermatologist then, antibiotics will take the edge off, but I find they aren't very effective & Isotretinoin might be the way to go. If you reacted really b...

I find diet, stress levels, environment & what I wash my face with have very little bearing on my acne. Seems to be just a genetic thing for me.

Leave it alone!?

Always take the Accutane with a fatty meal- it increases it's bioavailablilty. Obviously a healthy diet & some sensible supplementation (Vitamin C, D, Zinc, but avoid vitamin A) cannot hurt but th...

How severe would you say your acne is? It's difficult to gauge how much vitamin & mineral supplements can really help; although they can't hurt. 30-50mg is the usual dose of zinc I think. I notic...

Your face looks very clear to me?

It just looks like an area that is affected slightly more than the rest of your face. Benzoyl Peroxide or a topical antibiotic will probably clear the area up if used regularly. If it persists or get...

Of course not. If your acne is bothering you, go & see your doctor or a dermatologist.

I find I can use BP both morning & night if I use it quite sparingly with hardly any ill effects (a bit of dryness and flaking, but it's unnoticeable) and it's really excellent for acne that's nea...

I'm not sure what you're worried about; since there is no risk involved in not taking anti-biotics. If you feel you need to wean your way off them then do that, but I don't really see the need. The o...

I never had any side effects & was on Lymecycline for ~9months some years ago. Women have to be a little careful with yeast infections on any antibiotic. It's highly unlikely you'll experience an...

Antibiotics are effective for some & not so much for others. I too found they worked well when I was a teenager but have little effect now. If you find topical products aren't working, Accutane ma...

I'm now 23 & I notice the red marks do take a lot longer to fade than when I was 16-18.

As said, you should go and see a dermatologist. He/she can prescribe you some oral antibiotics. In the mean time, check what is actually in those products you're using, and don't go mental with the f...

I used to get rashes like that on retin-a & it's not much to worry about- just leave the area alone for a few days & it should clear up. If you don't mind me asking, why are you using Retin-A...

Your story is strikingly similar to mine- I too have just began a course of isotretinoin & am using BP until I feel the drug has taken hold or my skin becomes too irritated. I'm using Quinoderm 5-...