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mhskyle
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Joined: 18 Jun 2003
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Wed Jun 25, 2003 8:36 pm  |
Hello, does or has any body ever used accutane if so will please tell me if it caused redness on your skin and if it really helped tell how long it took well thanks. |
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Caspers Mum
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Thu Jun 26, 2003 11:30 am |
Accutane is systemic retinol/Vit-A, and is a last resort that dermatologists prescribe for the treatment of severe acne. This is a very powerful drug, and unfortunately, there are some side-effects that do go along with using it. You've described redness, irritation - this is a common side effect, as is dryness. If you are female, it is required that all women taking Accutane MUST be taking oral-contraceptives too - because Accutane can cause SEVERE birth defects to the fetus. You are probably experiencing the typical Accutane side-effects, but know that both it and the Pill can cause photosensitivity. But to clear up what is obviously severe acne, this is the route that you and your dermatoligist have had to take to treat your skin.
Therefore, I advise you invest in a good sunblock, and perhaps a calming mask or creme for your irritated skin. A good sunblock: Dermalogica's Ultra-Sensitive Face Block. Try Sothys Immuniscience Fluid, and perhaps Phytomer's Accept Mask. |
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Tue Aug 19, 2003 7:52 pm |
I had Accutane about 3 years before. The experience was not very good. I remember the first month I had Accutance I felt painful on my bone! My skin was dehydrated. A lot of death skin (even my mouth) was on my face every morning.
After the 3 months course, the acne didn't gone completely (about 80% gone) BECAUSE they were not ACNE. They are rosacea. One good thing is that rosacea has another name called adult rosacea. The treatment is similar.
Remember to use sunblock (SPF at least 30) because your skin get thinner and use oil free product.
I am now use DDF products only. It seems better.
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Wed Aug 20, 2003 2:45 pm |
I used accutane on 2 occasions. Each treatment lasted for 6 months. Bottom line it works - but to an extent. When I finished the course the first time my skin was completely flawless, but after around 6 - 8 months slowly but surely spots began to return. I decided to use it again, knowing that I only had mediocre results with oral and topical antibiotics. Much the same thing has happened again (spots returned!). I am off it a year now and while my complexion is pretty clear I am still acne prone.
While I was on accutane, I had the usual symptoms; exceptionally dry lips, the odd nose bleed, but strangely enough I was certainly much more irritable / ratty on the second course of accutane. I still am not sure whether this was related but many people made a comment on how much more angry my demeanor was the second time. As for red skin - not as such, mhskyle, but photosensitivity YES. Be very careful in the sun while using it, would be my only advice. The other pros and cons simply have to be weighed up really - if you notice something unbearable / alarming, you can always stop using it. Its definitely not for everyone but it makes short work of the spots  Good luck with your treatment! |
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pAssAt-
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Wed Oct 29, 2003 11:54 pm |
| I used Accutane before and my pimples vanished. After my trip from the USA, my pimples came back. I want to use Accutane again but I'm scared now because of the stories and the news I hear about it's side effects. What should I do? The cleaning and the other medicine of my dermatologist doesn't work on me. Accutane did work on me before with my old dermatologist. Does Accutane have any effect with Keratosis Pilaris too? Please help me. I want to clear up my skin. I feel so ashamed to go out in the public. |
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