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Accutane And Reoccuring Fungal Infections?

Hey Everyone, I'm 7 months post Accutane and I was wondering if anyone has had problems with fungal infections during and after Accutane. I got a BAD case of Bolus Tinea (blistering athlete's foot) a...

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10 years ago
Will Accutane Cure My Hormonal Acne Or Will It Come Back?

I had really bad hormonal acne plus the typical acne before going on Accutane. Even up to the last month of treatment I was still getting hormonal acne. Now since finishing Accutane towards the end of...

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10 years ago
Accutane Advice? (Mild Acne)

I can't tell you how long I've dealt with acne. I tried like 4 or 5 different prescription topical and oral treatments and countless over the counter regimens. There are several dermatologists at the...

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11 years ago
Accutane Round 2

I recommend DML for your moisturizer. Most pharmacies have it behind the counter. Your derm. may even have samples of it. Aquaphil is the equivalent in the cleanser I believe/

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11 years ago
Insurance Pay For Blood Work?

my insurance that has pretty high copays for regular visits and specialist visits covers my bloodwork completely and I don't have a copay

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11 years ago
Accutane Causing Breakouts In Places I Never Had Acne Before?

I would call your dr. and ask about a cortisone injection for the larger cysts.....that is supposed to help with the inflammation and make it subside faster

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11 years ago
Does Accutane Help Get Rid Of Red Marks?

I've found that Accutane really reduced and rid my skin of the red marks

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11 years ago
Just Started Accutane. Advice?

the swelling of the brain is supposed to be a very rare side effect according to my derm. I've been on Accutane(Myorisan) for 7 months and I got maybe one or two headaches when I started Accutane. M...

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11 years ago
Accutane... Next?

I know exactly where you're coming from! I'm 28 and have been dealing with acne for years! Not necessarily a lot of cystic (although some of it is) but lots of pimples, white heads and hormonal acne ...

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11 years ago
Moisturizer Reccomandations For Very Sensitive Skin?

DML Forte is great too

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11 years ago
Minocycline Vs Accutane

I was on Minocycline (100mg once a day) and Differin for 2 years......it did make a big difference in my skin but eventually stopped being effective. I'm on my 4th month of Accutane and I've had some ...

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11 years ago
Corneal Ulcer While On Accutane?

So i'm a little over 3 months into my first course of Accutane(lost count of the day because I had to go off of it for three weeks due to a vesicular form of athlete's foot that required a strong med ...

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11 years ago
Did Anyone Out There Get A Bit Scared Before Starting Accutane?

it took me over 2 years to get over the fear of going on accutane with all the potential side effects. I'm really glad I went on it though because it's made a huge difference so far and i'm just start...

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11 years ago
1 Week Break From Accutane

i had to take a little over a 3 week break from accutane due to getting a vesicular form of athelete's foot(huge blisters and a secondary bacterial infection on my foot) and the med they put me on to ...

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11 years ago
1St Week On Accutane: Is This Normal?

My acne seems to be better.... I did have a little bit of a flare up on 40mg and my lips go drier and my skin flaked a little bit more so I has to moisturize three times a day. I also got a random pat...

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11 years ago
1St Week On Accutane: Is This Normal?

that's really normal....I started out on 20mg for my first month (just finished my second month on 40mg) and by about day 7 or 10 of my first month, the skin on the top of my nose started peeling like...

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11 years ago
Will Stopping Accutane For A Few Days Decrease My Dehydration, Flushing, And Sun Sensitivity?

I had to stop Accutane about a week and a half ago due to getting a vesicular form of athlete's foot. My derm started me on oral anti-fungals for two weeks which are really harsh on my liver so i'm no...

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11 years ago
Blisters On Accutane?

So I went to my derm this morning and I have a fungal infection (bullous tinea-blistering form of athletes foot) and a secondary bacterial infection in my foot. i'm on an oral anti-fungal, topical ant...

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11 years ago
Blisters On Accutane?

Has anyone ever gotten big water blisters on their feet while on Accutane? in the last week or so I have developed a few large water blisters on my left foot and I don't know why!! I called my dermato...

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11 years ago
Dry Nipples On Accutane?

it's happened to me occasionally and i'm just into my second month....i just use cetaphil for the dryness there

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11 years ago
28 And I Still Have Acne! Finally Resorted To Accutane After 3 Other Options

Sounds like we're very similar! Of course i said in my post I hadn't broken out at all and now I think I have on my chin but that's ok!

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11 years ago
28 And I Still Have Acne! Finally Resorted To Accutane After 3 Other Options

So just a quick background. I'm 28 years old and I've had acne since high school but it was very mild (mainly hormonal) until after I graduated high school. Once I hit my 20's i started to get pretty ...

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11 years ago