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roaccutane causing blasting acne flare
by LUpv, Apr 11, 2007 12:00AM
im about to turn 20 and i have been on 40mg a day of roaccutane for one month and 11 days now. i have seen no improvements whatsoever, instead lumps and pimple clusters have appeared on the sides of my face. this is by far the worse condition i have seen my face in. only my forhead, front chin, nose and sideburn area remain clear. i desperately need to see the light at the end of the tunnel. i am very worried the medicine is making matters intensely worse. i find myself spending more and more time 'hiding' in my room. please tell me why this is happening and if i should discuss stopping the course of roacc. with my dermatologist. the pamphlet in the medicine's box listed as a side effect a flare lasting a few weeks. but i seriously think this surpasses the term 'flare'. any helpful feedback will be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU.
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Also what are you doing as a regulare skin care regime?It is important to have a regular regime aling with the med.
Hang in there and let me know how you are.
Love venora
Good luck!!
Jesse