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Accutane and joint pain

Dytasolo

I have been on 40mg/day of Accutane for six weeks. Of course, I've had the usual side effects (dryness, depression, lethargy.) My main pr...

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Is it safe to take vitamin B-complex supplements with isotretinoin?

Anushree12

I am a 25 year old female. I am on isotretinoin for acne. But recently my general physician prescribed vitamin B-complex supplements for ...

Acne vs cold sore?

Eric1398

Hey quick question. This Saturday I felt some build up behind my upper lip like a pimple. Sunday I woke up and I had a red blotch there. ...

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Im experiences many side effects on accutane, Only on day 8. Is this normal?

Jayden_k172

I'm currently on day 8 of using Accutane. I'm already experiencing back pain and very dry and cracking lips. Should I be worried?

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Milia on labia majora

Kktt

Hi! For as long as I can remember, I have lots of milia on my labia majora. I'm quite clean and wash the area often but it's not enough a...

2 answers

Bumps and broken blood vessels on almost 3 year old

Jtw88

My almost 3 year old has had a rash or some sort of dermatitis on his face for about 2-3 months now with little to no improvement. It sta...

1 answer

Accutane & Vaginal Dryness, Low Libido, Inability to Orgasm

zimmermanh

I took accutane for about 3-4 months, but I've been off of it for over a year. Before I took accutane, I was constantly wet - I would act...

17 answers | 2 comments

Solodyn now Bactrim ?!?!

kdricha

A few years ago I had a horrible case of acne and was put on the Doryx pill for 3 weeks, wash with Brevoxyl 2x day, morning Tazorac topic...

3 answers

Accutane and Migraines?

unsugarcoated

I've only been on Accutane (actually, a generic brand of it) for ten days, and I experienced my first migraine on day 9. I am unsure if ...

7 answers | 2 comments

My Daughter has a little scare on her knee

Jasongrantblackman

hat is the best thing that I can use for a little scare on my Daughter's knee it's about a 1/4 of a inch round and about a 1/8 of a inch...

Vitiligo

anjana2009

I am having vitiligo for the past 9 yrs. My new doctor has advised me Azoran 50 - 1tab daily and Vitix gel & asked me to stop NB UVB trea...

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How can I cure my acne, acne scars and hyperpigmentation around my nose and mouth?

Alindsyyy

I’ve been suffering from acne for 4 years now and recently I’ve notice that dark marks started to develop around the corner of my nose an...

Pimple burn on my face due to benzoyl peroxide

Ruchd_49

I had pimple burn on my face due to benzoyl peroxide 2.5% now it is looking ugly brown circle on my face not even peeling yet what shoul...

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Accutane bruising on skin

RDE_123

I have been taking accutane for about a month now and I recently started to get big purples spots on my leg that look like bruises. I hav...

Accutane side effects

RDE_123

I have been taking accutane for about a month now and I recently started to get big purples spots on my leg that look like bruises. I hav...

pore like opening on penis skin

pectus

Hi A couple of weeks ago I noticed that there was this minute hole /opening on the shaft of my penis around the area of circumsision. ...

15 answers

Blackheads ALL OVER my shoulders and back. WORST CASE EVER!

jst4kix0724

PLEASE nobody give me advice to exfoliate, or use a certain soap, or eat a certain food, or sleep more, or hang upside-down....or any oth...

18 answers | 1 comment

Why am I covered in whiteheads after finishing my Isotretinoin (Accutane) course?

Sionainne

I have just finished my 2nd course of Isotretinoin after being on 20 mg 5 days a week for just over a year. I thought my acne would final...

Can Accutane effect menstrual cycle?

superdog19

Tomorrow will mark day 4 that I am late on my period. I took Accutane from approximately July 20th-August 20th, then got off of it for a...

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I cured my ACNE!!! Just wanted to share with everyone!

PinPinPatrick

This isn't a question... just a possible solution to acne that I think EVERY acne sufferer should at least try. The answer? Vitamin D....

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