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8 months is a long time to be on it continuously, especially for acne that is not severe. Is 40mg a low/moderate dose for you? (Can't tell since it would be based on your weight). Skipping the occa...

Yup still doing great. Started 5000IU yesterday. I got one very small pimple this morning but I still have a few pores that need to clear completely so I am not concerned at all as skin is still produ...

I recommend trying Vitamin D supplements. kelseylee has mentioned it has helped her along with the other supplements she listed, but for me Vit. D alone has completed eliminated my oily skin and acne....

Good post and people should take heed. Folks should not be taking high doses of zinc supplements long term. Zinc is a METAL, and the body only needs very small doses of it. Most metals are toxic to...

Just had to come back today and say I still can't get over how great my skin is now and that it isn't even a bit greasy anymore after a whole day. I touch my face a few times a day expecting it to be ...

Definitely always take zinc with food as it can cause nausea on empty stomach. Also you should not take it at the same time as your antibiotic. Zinc can block absorption of some types of antibiotics. ...

It's probably the vitamin D3 that did it. 4 weeks ago I started taking it and it has cured me after 22 years of acne/oily skin hell. (I have also been on Accutane 3 times). Anyway, acne sufferers need...

If you have clogged pores, whiteheads, etc. then you can expect a breakout with some treatments, especially those that begin regulating the production of skin and sebum. Do you normally have oily skin...

It is postulated that Accutane (being a Vitamin A derivative) antagonizes Vitamin D in the body and can lead to Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency symptoms are similar to many of the side effe...

You don't mention having tried birth control. Many women are successful controlling acne with it, although you might have to experiment with various ones to find one that works for you. I would try th...

Vitamin D, Vitamin D, Vitamin D (D3 that is) VItamin D is a prohormone and my Vitamin D deficiency was the source of my acne. Taking D3 has completely cleared me. And I've tried every other vitamin su...

I know how you feel, I've been at that same point many times. I remember feeling like that in my early 20's thinking how much longer is this shit going to last? Maybe a few more years till I grow out ...

Bactrim is the antibiotic gold standard for acne. It worked wonders for me for years but eventually stopped working and alas also caused very painful kidney stones so I stopped taking it years ago. ...

I wish you success on your Accutane treatment. If you have moderate acne as you say you have a very good chance of going into complete or long term remission with Accutane. Just be sure to listen to...

You need to be careful with the mental part and if it gets worse talk to your doc about it. A little irritability or mood change from time to time is normal but if it gets to the point where it begin...

You are on the right track regarding looking at it from what's wrong on the inside. The root of acne is some sort of hormonal imbalance (and probably a different imbalance for everyone). You did not...

annunaki - Good idea, I might just do that and get a thread going of people who want to try Vitamin D and see if we can figure out what type of folks it might work for best. i.e. males versus females,...

You can't be allergic to Vitamin D itself. If you were you would be dead. You body must have Vitamin D for proper health and bone growth, etc. You also cannot overdose on 5000IU. It is extremely s...

Been there, done that. I know exactly how you feel. Check out my post under the vitamins board. Vitamin D has completely eliminated my oily skin and acne, just as good if not better than Accutane.

I registered today just to tell my story that I feel compelled to share with others. After 22 years of suffering from extremely oily skin and acne I have finally found what I believe is my own person...