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Can Someone Explain How Irritation = Acne?

Now I'm not sure if accutane was the cause here, but that's a different topic alltogether. What I want to know is how does irritation trigger acne? I find that after I've had sex I get a breakout a fe...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Noisy Stomach On Accutane?

I've only ever taken 3 pills, and immediately after my first pill (well about a half hour later) my stomach started making a lot of noises, like it was hungry. I had just eaten it with a fatty meal, s...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
Uk Users - What Products Do You Use For The Regimen?

I'm about to start it for my body and face, not sure what products to use for the body moisturizer. I hear it's difficult to get alpha hydroxy acid in the UK. What do you guys use for your face (or bo...

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13 years ago
Low Dose Accutane

If a 6 month course of 2.5mg can result in permanent remission for some as these studies suggest, then surely a 1 month course of 20mg could also cause permanent remission for some, given that it is 8...

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13 years ago
First Pill Today - Experiencing Bowel Noises...

Started taking actimel on Monday night as this can help with digestion problems considerably. Tuesday was a lot better, hardly any problems. Tonight I'll be having my third pill and will report back w...

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13 years ago
First Pill Today - Experiencing Bowel Noises...

Just had my third pill, gurgling started about an hour afterwards (had a full meal before I took it + glass of water). Very annoying. It feels like my stomach is 'burning', which suggest the lining ...

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13 years ago
First Pill Today - Experiencing Bowel Noises...

Day 3: Still got a gurgling stomach... feel bloated when I eat. And this is only the first pill! Taking the second one tonight, but will do on a full stomach.

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13 years ago
First Pill Today - Experiencing Bowel Noises...

Well I'm going to try again tomorrow, this time 20mg EOD. Will such a low dose be a bad idea?

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13 years ago
First Pill Today - Experiencing Bowel Noises...

I doubt anything can happen within 30 minutes of taking the pill... my derm told me ibd, chrons disease, and all stomach issues are USUALLY triggered by accutane. if you already have ibd or anything s...

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13 years ago
First Pill Today - Experiencing Bowel Noises...

My stomach/bowels won't stop making noises. I had the pill on an empty stomach, but then half an hour later I had my usual dinner. I never experience noises like this usually, so I'm attributing it to...

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13 years ago
I Have The Accutane Pills In My Hand... Some Questions

You've certainly got some balls self-medicating on Accutane! That's dangerous stuff. I'd recommend only taking that medication under the supervision of a Dermatologist. They'd also be able to advise y...

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13 years ago
I Have The Accutane Pills In My Hand... Some Questions

"Sensitive skin" is often another way of saying "rosacea". Might want to do some googling on rosacea. Accutane is not recommended for most rosacea-acne cases.   I don't get rosacea. Rosacea is ...

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13 years ago
I Have The Accutane Pills In My Hand... Some Questions

"Sensitive skin" is often another way of saying "rosacea". Might want to do some googling on rosacea. Accutane is not recommended for most rosacea-acne cases.   I don't get rosacea. Rosacea is ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

13 years ago
I Have The Accutane Pills In My Hand... Some Questions

So I'm sitting here with the pills, but I haven't taken the first one yet. I'm self-prescribing so no dermo to turn to right now. I have very sensitive skin (well very being a strong word, it's ju...

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13 years ago