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The seborrheic dermatitis thread

Hi Stylist17,   I'm afraid you need to look at more research and articles on SD. It's pretty common and often it causes flares in folks in colder, Winter months. Yes, coal tar may work for so...

In forum Rosacea & facial redness

16 years ago
Starting Spironolactone

Hi chanelwy,   Thanks for your feedback. I've taken two doses - both each night with dinner. This morning I woke up with a headache. I read headaches can be a side effect. And the past two ni...

In forum Hormonal acne

16 years ago
Starting Spironolactone

Hi chanelwy,   Thanks for your response. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of BCP are you taking?   My Derm. initially prescribed YAZ last year - I took it for week and stopped. I f...

In forum Hormonal acne

16 years ago
Starting Spironolactone

Hey All -   Saw the posts on Spiro....thought I'd inquire how much it's working for you all?   I'm 41, took Accutane 2 years ago for mild but persistent jawline/forehead acne (mostly hormo...

In forum Hormonal acne

16 years ago
Accutane's effect on sex drive

Hey-   I'm a gal, but oh yeah, my sex drive was lower on Tane. My poor hubby! Totally a bummer, but it was okay, just had to put more effort and thought into it.   Did you ask your Derm...

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago
The answers I got from my doctor about hair loss

Hey Gracie,   Yes, they seem to have helped a lot. I do take other vitamins too, biotin, vitamin C, calcium and zinc, vitamin E (not with Tane of course). After about 4-5 weeks I saw less hairs...

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago
The answers I got from my doctor about hair loss

Hey there -   Wow, mouth sores like the size of nickels! Those must of been painful. Geez. The one I have healing now, is the size of a tiny bead. It's on the side of my tongue, which a few d...

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago
The answers I got from my doctor about hair loss

Hi Lamarr,   Yes, I'm a small gal at 105lbs. I started at 10mg at the very end of April or month one, then 20mg month 2-6, then alternating 30mg one day and 20mg the next since then. I'm at 8 f...

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago
The answers I got from my doctor about hair loss

Hey all -   No, I didn't see the posts about tongue/throat ulcers here. I've skimmed posts on several pages - please direct me to what page/posts to read. I did research Accutane side effects a...

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago
The answers I got from my doctor about hair loss

Hi -   I tried Kerastase's Density shampoo (similar to Rogaine) and although it made my hair feel fuller the vitamins have made the difference so far. I kid you not after taking for a full month...

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago
The answers I got from my doctor about hair loss

Hey guys,   I've been reading some posts about Accutane induced hair loss. I've been on low dose Accutane for 8 months now, mostly 20mg and the last two months 30mg. Two months ago, I noticed ...

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago
I've noticed most people's acne comes back after Accutane.. ?!

Hi there-   My friend took Accutane 15 years ago (she is nearing 40 now) and her acne didn't come back. I'm just finishing Accutane now, and the results are amazing, and do hope it lasts awhile....

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago
SO SORE!

I'm sooo with you! I'm on low dose (30mg a day) so I can imagine the higher the dosage the more body achin'. Are you happy with the results? Know it's tough at times, but smoother and clearer ski...

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago
I feel bloated

Hey there -   OMG, yes, from the end of month one to starting month four I felt bloaty/constipated all the time. I'm on low dose Accutane too (only 20mg). I talked to my Derm. about it and s...

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago
accutane withdrawal symptoms?

Yep, normal. Moodiness, tiredness, brain fog/loss of concentration, etc... can be side effects. I have mood swings here and there. Just be aware of it and try to do an activity or something to hel...

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago
Preventing hair loss

Hi there -   I'm female 39 and on low dose Accutane (20mg day). I'm in month 3. I asked my Derm. about hairloss, and she said 1) it's a rare side effect 2) if it happens the dose may be too hig...

In forum Prescription acne medications

18 years ago