Any advice for an (unhappy) Accutane third-timer?
My first course of Accutane treatment was about three years ago. I took 40 mg twice a day for 6 months, and my acne was totally gone for almost a year after the treatment. Then it came back, although it was more manageable than before.
My second course of Accutane treatment was about two years ago. I took the same dosage--40 mg twice a day--for 6 months, and again my skin cleared, but only temporarily.
I am back on Accutane for the third time (this is currently month four). I have noticed that the medication seems to be a lot less effective than before. My skin does not feel as dry as I remember in previous courses (some days I don't even have to put moisturizer on my face... in the past I remember RUNNING for lotion because my skin felt so tight). I also remember my skin being very clear during the fourth month of the previous courses, but now, my skin still has quite a large number of pimples.
What's going on here? Can one develop a tolerance that would make Accutane ineffective? Any tips on how to maximize my Accutane results? What are my post-Accutane options for clear skin?
URGENT: Cystic pimple on back! Help!?
So I've always had a really clear back, and I have clear skin in general, but all of a sudden I noticed a big red cystic acne pimple on my back, on my right shoulder blade. It's raised and red and pretty noticable. I'm going on a cruise in a week and I need it to be gone asap. I've been using acne spot treatment on it, and I don't want to risk trying to pop it.
Any help/advice would be much appriciated! Thank you :).
how can i clear away all my acne including blackheads with a cleanser that works?
i am looking for a cleaners that really works for people with light acne and oily skin. though i have not that much acne to start with, but is there a cleanser that really does give you 'clear skin'? please!!! i need some help here. also could it be something you can buy in canada and in a store?
How to get clear, smooth skin in one month?
I have relatively mild acne, mostly whiteheads and blackheads. Can anyone tell me how to FINALLY get clear skin?
Does the Clean & Clear advantage kit get rid of blackheads?
I just bought the kit on Monday, and have been using it twice a day. I generally have clear skin already, but the small amount of acne I do get, I don't want. It's done a pretty good job and clearing that up though.
My huge problem area, is my chin. I have so many blackheads clustered in one general area on my chin, I've tried everything but they won't go away!
Does the Clean & Clear advantage (three step treatment) kit clear blackheads??
Which Acne Cleanser/Wash would work better?
I have been using the Clean & Clear Advantage 3 in 1 Exfoliating Cleanser because I know a few people with clear skin who use it. I have been using it for a few months twice a day and I don't see any results. It has 5% Benzoyl Peroxide. My main acne problem is blackheads and I heard that Benzoyl Peroxide is much better than Sacilyc Acid at getting rid of blackheads. I don't think that 5% Benzoyl Peroxide is strong enough for me so I found two products with 10%. I am kind of worried that it will overly dry out my skin, so what is a very moisterizing oil-free moisterizer also?
These are the products:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12560346
Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser
http://www.walgreens.com/store/store/product/product_details.jsp?skuId=sku3155320&CATID=310539&id=prod3156487&id=prod3156487
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Maximum Strength
Are these products effective? If, so which is more effective?