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How bad is my acne and scarring

Hey! Your acne is not bad. I know you think it may be but trust me, it is not bad. I see a lot of scarring and a few active blemishes as well, which is a good thing. I don't know if you have tried Ben...

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9 years ago
This thing has been on my nose for a month now.Any suggestions.

I think they can inject cortisone into that cyst to get rid of it in a few days. The dermatologist should be able to do that, and it's quick and easy!

In forum Acne

9 years ago
23y/o male, looking for answers

Hey! So I just wanted to say that your acne isn't that bad and won't be noticed by people, as you may think. I suggest just go try some acne over the counter medications from your local store, such a...

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9 years ago
Accutane Log 2016 - WadeX

Hello! So I know it's been awhile since I've last posted but I'm making some great progress! My face is INSANLEY dry but honestly it is getting better so who really cares! I mo...

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9 years ago
Accutane Log 2016 - WadeX

Thanks a ton. So I feel it's been real hard to actually continue to remember to take the pills every night, now moving up to twice a day. Besides this, there has been way more dryness than before; bu...

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9 years ago
Tret's Accutane Log 2016 - Mild Acne

Good luck Tret, hope both our journeys go well!

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9 years ago
Accutane Log 2016 - WadeX

Thanks so much DeLovely! Lots of dryness as of now, hydrocortisone for the lips is super helpful. My body isn't too dry otherwise. I am having some mood swings but I can manage. Feeling pretty go...

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9 years ago
Extreme dryness - Advice on what to use for moisturisers

If your lips are dry: Hydrocortisone cream works SO well! Face: I use a Ceraphil Moisturizer (works the best but takes awhile to dry, which can be good) before bed, and in the morning and whenever thr...

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9 years ago
Accutane Log 2016 - WadeX

On 10/18/2016 at 7:11 PM, Brandonb17 said: Nice man, it looks like you had decent improvement over a short amount of time. Thanks, I'm feeling pretty good. Hopefully it won't get too much ...

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9 years ago
Really bad acne

^Good decision. And yes, turning brown is likely a sign of healing, deep acne turns that color. I had something that lasted like this for a long time, didn't hurt but was very noticeable. Its gone no...

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9 years ago
Accutane Log 2016 - WadeX

Okaaaay, So guys, yesterday I went in to the Derm for my one month checkup (have to do it once a month for as long as I'm on the med). My blood work came back fine, which is good. My dosage has bee...

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9 years ago
Acne never goes away - is my skin purging?

Head to a derm and explain exactly what you told us. They will likely prescribe you an oral and topical medication. It may be a hassle, but in the end it becomes worth it. Also, listen and follow thei...

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9 years ago
NEED HELP - Worse than dry lips!

On 10/7/2016 at 4:42 PM, Parties03 said: Seconding the prescription hydrocortisone ointment, I tried everything else for mine. Dr Organic honey lip balm was also really moisturing in between th...

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9 years ago
Accutane Log 2016 - WadeX

Alright here is your month 1 Update: Going in tomorrow to get my Blood tests done. Yay. Hopefully everything is okay. I can't eat after 12 midnight until 7:30 when the tests get done (schedule it earl...

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9 years ago
20mg of Isotretinoin a day with breakouts??

I am finishing month one 20 mg Accutane and I have heard it won't clear completely until month 4-6 or longer. I think I may get my dose upped however.

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9 years ago
I had a beard for a few years, shaved, and found these scars. Need help identifying!

Absolutely. Just saying, I can hardly tell! It doesn't look that bad at all. Hope I could help

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9 years ago
Forehead Acne- please help (picture included)

Your forehead actually doesn't look that bad. (I am 14) Salicylic Acid pads would help you with such acne. It will hopefully unclog pores, and reduce oil levels. You can find those at many stores. Goo...

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9 years ago
I had a beard for a few years, shaved, and found these scars. Need help identifying!

That could be dry skin. Take a close look, I maybe wrong, but if you scratch your face a lot, or just generally are dry try finding a moisturizer. The acne.org moisturizer is one of the best, however ...

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9 years ago
Accutane encouragement for mild acne

Very similar to what happened to me. I am currently on Accutane, but I never had severe acne. Moderate, I would say. I think this is good they do this for people, even if it's not awful, but if it ef...

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9 years ago
Accutane Log 2016 - WadeX

On 10/2/2016 at 6:17 PM, hxneys said: My first appointment is on the 4th (Tuesday) and I am both stoked and terrified.  It took me a while to find an actual thread of someone goi...

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9 years ago
Accutane Log 2016 - WadeX

DAY 24: Called in to get my blood tests scheduled for the end of the month. As you probably know, while on Accutane, we monthly have to go have blood taken so they know there is nothing Accutane is do...

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9 years ago
Accutane and excessive sweating?

Hi, Unfortunatley I can't really help you but I can tell you go to a doctor. This is odd because I had excessive sweating from taking antibiotic Doxycycline, now I'm not so sure it is actually from th...

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9 years ago
Read this if you have Dry Lips from Accutane

You can also use a super common product: Hydrocortisone Cream

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9 years ago