Tiny Bumps Under Eyes

[PM33]

I have had a problem with acne all my life and took a course of Accutane in my early twenties. I was acne free for 10 years, but then it came back and I developed tiny bumps under my eyes that my dermatologist said were syringoma (after a year of treating it as acne with retin-a and antibiotics). As usual, the antibiotics and retin-a did not do anything to treat my acne problems, so I have begun a new course of Accutane. Immediately after staring the Accutane, I noticed the tiny bumps under my eyes were lessening. After a month they were completely gone. Now, my dermatologist is second guessing her diagnosis of syringoma for she does not think they would go away so quickly with the Accutane. She now thinks they were just cysts. What do you think? Also, if they are cysts, then what causes this? How do I prevent them from coming back after my Accutane treatment?


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[berryjansen]

So relieved to read your experience. I used Roaccutane in 2008 and it cleared my complexion in a good way. However, 6 months later i noticed tiny white/yellowish bumps under my eyes and stress hit my system. I visited dermatologists in two different hospitals, both said: Not that big of a deal, syringoma, just live with it. One doctor shot me with CO2 laser, which did nothing..  I was shocked and could not believe this diagnosis. Also, the google pictures of syringoma look nothing like what i have under the eyes. i looks like sweat glands shining through the upperskin. Quite disturbing to me. BUT, now i've read your succes story and that's uplifting my spirit, thanks. My question is: How are you now, are the bumps still gone after the Roa usage or do they come back (with a vengeance?) Hope to hear from you soon because it seems like this could be my ticket out of bumpy-hell!

Greetings, Berry

[ramche]

I have a problem with syringomas under my eyes, with pm33 story shared i just feel relieved to read that i found a solution to my problem. is accutane really safe to use for anyone without your doctor's order? and is this an over the counter or prescription application?

thanks,
ramche