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First Time Accutane Use - 31F

Well your doc sounds like an A hole, but I'm glad you're getting the help you want Hope you have an easy journey with a fantastic result!

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

12 years ago
Can Someone Help Me Id What Kind Of Acne I Have On My Forehead?

They are just tiny clogged pores it looks like. You can try a scrub to clear them out, but I honestly wouldn't worry about them, they're barely noticeable.

In forum Adult acne

12 years ago
Red Spots Left Behind Acne

Some of them are scarring and some are not. Red marks are the worst! I've had some for over a year now. My derm keeps telling me to wait because they may fade. Red marks like these are vascular, they ...

In forum Adult acne

12 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

Hi everyone! Man I'm so sorry that this has turned into a giant depressing thread! I hope everyone is doing well. It was 6 months last friday I believe. I feel I am back to normal. There is a slight ...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Is Estroblock Safe?

Thats a discussion for you and your doctor. I wouldn't trust reviews on the internet for stuff like that. Anything that messes with your hormones can do more damage than good.

In forum Over-the-counter acne medications and products

12 years ago
Im Willing To Spend 100K Dollars On Acne Treatment (/what Can You Do Against Acne With A High Budget?)

If you consider yourself to have severe acne, then you should definitely visit a specialist. There are professional treatments that can be used on active acne, you can try red light/blue light, but yo...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
Very Inflammed After Acv: What Can I Do?

Stop using the ACV. I'm fairly sure that method helped me to get the most severe acne I've ever had. I think it's too harsh for the skin on your face. Stick to aloe to calm your skin, if you have a h...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

On 8/21/2013 at 1:44 PM, inicomozi said: Hey guys! This is my first time posting to this forum, but I wanted to write and give hope to those who may believe that their face is indented foreve...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

People have been asking me for an update so here it is. I'm starting to feel like a normal person again. I've been going to lunch, dressing up and going on with life as normal. It is just about 5 mo...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

I would not self treat! It is in your best interests to leave it alone. I know it's hard.     It has been 4 months tomorrow and I can say it has actually gotten better, the two long lines ...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
My Subcision

I'm glad you're on your way to recovery! How did it feel (physically) when he did the procedure? Painful at all? Hope you heal completely!

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Sever Body Acne Scars, Follicular Atrophy, Perifollicular Elastolsysis. Venting And Sharing

Please please don't let this run your life. I have seen some really bad scarring (I have it on my face) and yours is NOT BAD. I was expecting so so much worse and when I saw it I literally thought it ...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Just Had Cortisone Injections Few Questions

I'd give it a week before deciding it didn't work. And watch out before you get more in the same spot! Go find my atrophy thread, it is NOT pretty. Make sure they're using the lowest dose on you. I kn...

In forum Acne

12 years ago
[Warning: This Topic Might Upset You] The Unspoken Behaviours: What Acne Sufferers Really Should Stop Doing >:(

I feel like you look into things too deeply.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Something Must Be Wrong Here..[Severe]

My red marks were sooo bad, I was scared they would never fade. They are still not gone close to 8 months later, so I feel your pain. But looking back at pictures they have faded A LOT. This is not hy...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Make Out = Break Out

Again you could use aloe, something to calm the irritated skin. Alcohol is the last thing you want to put on your skin, extremely irritating.

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
Went To Dermatologist

I have found that doctors are less willing to treat back scars, since they can be covered. You can post a picture if you like, but it is not discreet. My pictures ended up on google images.   ...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Why Do Doctors Prescribe Bcp's That Aren't Good For Acne?

Not every acne friendly pill is going to work for everyone. I went through extremely clear years on the highest androgenic pill there is, but I had no idea of the "connection". Then I got pregnant, an...

In forum Hormonal acne

12 years ago
Make Out = Break Out

Ridiculous about the testosterone comment. Just no. Perhaps you're allergic to the lipstick they wear? Do you wash your face after you finish? Or perhaps the friction is irritating to your skin, you ...

In forum Emotional and psychological effects of acne

12 years ago
My Forehead?!?! (Pics)

I dont see anything.

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
You Want To See Cortisone Dent

Thanks guys, I did end up in therapy and on meds because of this and I'm doing a lot better mentally. I just couldn't take being depressed anymore. My face still looks just as bad and I'm over 3 month...

In forum Acne Scars

12 years ago
Minimizing Accutane's Initial Breakout?

Yea it wasn't bad at all, and with how bad my acne was I was terrified of it getting worse. I did use the prednisone because I was so scared of the IB. I was also on 20mg the first month.

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Accutane Advice Needed!

Everybody reacts differently, you may have a strong reaction to a low dose. I could never go above 40 mg as the side effects were too much. I will say though that all of my side effects have gone away...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Just How Bad Is The Sun Sensitivity Whileon Accutane?

I didn't experience any problems while on accutane. I wore sunscreen and kinda stayed out of it, but I believe its dose dependent. The people who are on high doses burn very badly.

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago
Minimizing Accutane's Initial Breakout?

Depending on your dose, you could definitely continue to use topicals. I used BP for the first month on accutane before i felt my skin was just too dry to continue. I also was on paleo and an antiinfl...

In forum Prescription acne medications

12 years ago