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Low Dose Accutane?

I was on 30mg a day for a month and now my doc has asked me to take 20mg for the next 5 months. I guess i must be on a really really low dosage.   Nah, that's not a low dose at all compared to ...

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13 years ago
Tinnitus ( Ear Ringing )

I seem to have incredibly weak ears. I'm the only one in my group of friends who nearly always wears ear-protection to parties, concerts and festivals, yet I'm the one who's ended up with ear ringing....

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13 years ago
Low Dose 4 Weeks In...too Early To Say?

Good idea to go with the low-dose.. Which side-effects have you been experiencing? Hopefully your skin will just continue to clear, I don't think anyone can say for definite whether or not your ski...

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13 years ago
Tinnitus ( Ear Ringing )

My ears also ring constantly, but I decided to try Accutane anyways. So far-no difference.   Sorry to hear about your tinnitus, but I'm glad the Accutane isn't making it worse. Btw, have you t...

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13 years ago
Tinnitus ( Ear Ringing )

I might be going on a very long ultra low dose of Accutane in the near future. However, I have tinnitus (permanent ear-ringing) and do not want this to get any worse. Do you think it's safe for me...

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13 years ago
Low Dose Accutane?

Mate I'd be off Accutane in a second if I had all those side-effects.. are you sure they're being caused by Accutane? Especially the erictile problems. I fucking hate my skin but I sure as hell don'...

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13 years ago
Questions About Accutane For My Extremely Oily & Blackheads.

My acne mostly cleared from retin a but my oil was horrible and blackheads as well. I did 40 mg 2 months, 60 mg 2 months, 80 mg 1 month and chose not to do another month because I was losing too much...

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13 years ago
Questions About Accutane For My Extremely Oily & Blackheads.

My acne mostly cleared from retin a but my oil was horrible and blackheads as well. I did 40 mg 2 months, 60 mg 2 months, 80 mg 1 month and chose not to do another month because I was losing too much...

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13 years ago
I'm So Terrified Of Accutane..

Listen mate, the horror stories make up probably less than 1% of all Accutane experiences. But because people who've had a bad experience are more likely to comment about it online, it seems like accu...

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13 years ago
Questions About Accutane For My Extremely Oily & Blackheads.

Anyone else?

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13 years ago
What Helps Your Extremely Oily Skin? Sensible Answers Only.

No one cares about cleansers, what's the point anyway, you can wash your skin over and over, the sebum will still return. Sebum must be controlled from the inside. Very true. I truly don't underst...

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13 years ago
How Extraordinary Useless Are Some Dermatologists?

Most doctors do not research or recognize the benefits of non-prescription medications.   Sadly, this seems to be the case. They only go by what they're told to go by. Can't believe the last on...

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13 years ago
How Extraordinary Useless Are Some Dermatologists?

Thanks mate I'll be down the shops tomorrow to find me some Zinc... if it doesn't have any side-effects, that is. I'll look it up, thanks for the suggestion!

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13 years ago
How Extraordinary Useless Are Some Dermatologists?

33 euros is cheap. mine costs 110 per visit! you obviously are frustrated, but most dermatologists know what they are talking about. if you're not happy, go to someone else simple as that. i would tak...

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13 years ago
How Extraordinary Useless Are Some Dermatologists?

I went to a dermatologist today. First time I've been there, I had to find a new one as my previous two were completely useless at solving my problems. My problems being extremely oily skin and blackh...

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13 years ago
Should I Go On A Low Dose Of Accutane? Pictures Included

How long does it take for a low dose of Accutane take to work for blackheads?   Well I have been on Accutane for going on 14 weeks now. 10 weeks at 20mg then these last 3 and a bit weeks at 40...

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13 years ago
Should I Go On A Low Dose Of Accutane? Pictures Included

How long does it take for a low dose of Accutane take to work for blackheads?

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13 years ago
This Is Severe Comedonal Acne (+ Beginning Accutane)

All the best mate, hope it works. Keep us updated if you can!

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13 years ago
Should I Go On A Low Dose Of Accutane? Pictures Included

Readytosmileagain is right, you should make an appointment right away, and then you'll have weeks before your appointment to decide if you want it. I'm most likely gonna start low dose accutane on my ...

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13 years ago
1Yr Post Accutane: My Experience

Your comments aren't exactly kind either, so maybe you should keep them under your hat. Your posts are annoyingly depressive and negative. Accutane is the only solution for a lot of people on here a...

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13 years ago
1Yr Post Accutane: My Experience

Your side effects are quire minimal, you are VERY lucky after being on a long treatment course. You are lucky - trust me.   Lucky? I guess compared to your experiences I'm lucky, but rememebr l...

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13 years ago
People Who Have Never Had Acne Are Usually So Ignorant About It

I feel you. Sadly, there's a lot of people out there that like to act like they know everything about everything. It's not just acne, either. People seem to have opinions on everything these days, eve...

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13 years ago
Should I Go On A Low Dose Of Accutane? Pictures Included

Thanks a lot for the replies. It's good to get the opinion of others before you make up your own. At the end of the day, you'll probably do what you want to do inspite of what anyone else has to ...

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13 years ago
Should I Go On A Low Dose Of Accutane? Pictures Included

I don't really trust dermatologists' views on things anymore to be honest. They told me differin would work, it didn't. They told me Epiduo would work, it didn't. The list goes on, I've tried so many ...

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13 years ago
Should I Go On A Low Dose Of Accutane? Pictures Included

Thanks for your answer. However, I don't see the point in extracting every 3 months? Surely they'd come back a day or two after your extraction if you don't keep the oil at bay? And how do you get the...

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13 years ago