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For Those With Red Eyes...

Dry eyes (conjunctivitis) are a very common side effect with isotretinoin therapy. As is customary with Accutane's side effect profile, conjunctivitis may be permanent in a minute population -- a risk...

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12 years ago
Help, I Put On Too Mcuh Retin A And My Skin Looks Burned

2 times a day Retin-A (I assume you meant 0.05%) is pretty taxing on your skin; even if you don't see the effects immediately, such frequent application of a relatively potent medication can easily pr...

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12 years ago
Minocycline After Expiration Date?

That said, this isn't generally a concern in developed countries, so it's unlikely you'd suffer any serious adverse effects.   Why is that? Any reliable source will tell you never to use expire...

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12 years ago
Minocycline After Expiration Date?

Like other tetracyclines, minocycline becomes toxic (specifically, damaging to the kidneys) after its expiration date as certain chemicals in the capsules degrade and oxidize. That said, this isn't ge...

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12 years ago
Moisturizing With Ziana? What's The Best Way?

Wait 10-15 minutes after washing (1 hour if you apply a moisturizer right after washing) before applying Ziana. I've heard good things about Cetaphil, Cerave (which I currently use), Complex 15, and...

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12 years ago
Atralin Help!

You can ask your dermatologist for a prescription for a topical clindamycin formulation. This will help mitigate the initial breakout caused by tretinoin. Use a sunscreen, drink water (tretinoin thins...

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12 years ago
Taking Accutane For Body Acne Rather Than Face

In my experience, if your acne isn't terrible to start with (on your face, that is), you'll clear up pretty fast (1-2 months). That said, there are more than enough people that don't clear up (regardl...

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12 years ago