stillacne

Not really advice, but I am in the same boat. I truly wish I knew and was given the option of Roaccutane when I first had acne. When I first asked for it, I was told my acne was so mild to have that....

Use non-comedogenic makeup. Check the packaging. Actually, use non-comedogenic moisturiser, and non-comedogenic sun screen as well.

Good luck English_Rose, I am in similar age bracket. Also suffering acne for decades. I hope you have a great result with treatment plan. Just to give you my story: I have to admit that it wa...

I feel you pain, I am older than you, and still having issues with acne. I don't get many big one, but their scars last.

Saw Palmetto is not really a medication. It's pretty much a natural herbs that blocks DHT.

What about your make-up? Do they cause acne or are they hygiene?Do you use clean facial towel just for your face (after washing)?

I would like to point out:Many people whose acne were cured by Roaccutane/Accutane won't be bothered posting back.Many people tend to over-exaggerate their acne situation as well as exaggerate side-ef...

Thank you for everybody's post and support. Most people who don't have acne after their teen don't really understand the emotional issue caused by acne.Just some updates on Roaccutane/Accutane. It has...

Sorry to hear your trouble. I am understand your pain.My suggestion is to start with your facial wash... Some facial designed for acne and dry your face with a clean facial towel, don't use the one fo...

if it will help to get rid of acne marks that are on my face from older acne. I haven't picked or anything but the acne leave red marks. Roaccutane/Accutane helps reduce red marks and some scars, bu...

Obviously there is makeup and such, but even in public, it is quite rare these days for me to see anyone with noticeable acne. Not many. What is more disappoint (to me, as I still have adult acne): ...

Ae1976, I can understand your frustration.   I am about the same age as you. Male. Also suffered acne for about 25 years. Although not severe, I still have acne popping out every now and then. No...

Job interview? Depends on your age and what sort of job you are applying. Good makeup can cover up acnes if needed.   You might get people staring at you... especially working with kids, those so...

Rosewater, If you are in Sydney, I will give you a hug. Thank you for your writing.   I think I should provide a quick update: I am on my 5th month of Roaccutane/Accutane, taking a low 5mg dose e...

Unfortunately most of those "after" pictures were taken in a different, more favorable lighting... Agreed. And there's always Photoshop.

Dana,   During your 3-year super-low dose, did you also follow no vitamin A rich food etc?

My only issue with this method is getting the meds from a reliable source. I live in the UK and I can be certain a dermatologist would not prescribe the meds for such a long period of time. Same her...

Have you tried turmeric ? As in supplement? Does it work?

Congratulations on getting the holy medication. Thank about this "dreaded" initial breakout is your ticket to the clear skin for life.

In your "All About Roaccutane" booklet, there's a page on recommended moisturisers. (Page 12)   I also suffered very bad skin peeling recently. One thing I learned from bad skin peeling is don't ...

Nice talk, and congratulations.

I have beaten acne! I have no active pimples but need to remove the red marks, tretinoin is working too slow and I need them gone by school pictures, Congratulations on getting rid of active acne! &...

looks moderate to me.

I am on about day 55 (that's almost the end of the first course (60 days)). I haven't had new breakout on my fast for last 2 weeks at least. I can feel that I have some minor new acne on my back. (I n...

I use 0.1% cream, I don't think my skin would handle the 3%... I only apply at night a thin layer, I think I'm using it correctly I'm just not sure if the breakouts are a good sign? I've been using LR...