Acutane or Diane-35

[Jessica]

I am 22 and have been using various acne treatments for years with only moderate results.  Recently I noticed a new drug advertised called diane-35 which has just become available in Canada.  I am considering this or acutane, but had severe side affect from depro-prevera and I'm now worried about taking more hormone theraphy, advise?

[Tara]

How well of a contraceptive is Diane-35 and when does it come into effect?

[Ronald Sarcos]

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[Scott A]

I have done five 20-week cycles of acutane over a 6 year period.  My skin would clear up for about 6-9 months and then break out bad again.  I have been off acutane for 6 months and notice small puffy scars on my face appearing almost over night. The scars don't look like typical pot mark scars, these scars are puffy and on the surface of my cheeks,almost bubbly looking. More of these scars keep appearing even where I didn't have acne at all.  I went to see a cosmetic surgeon about getting them removed with laser resurfacing, and was told I can't do the laser resurfacing because I took acutane.  The nurse said that acutane kills the sebacious sweat glands so my skin would not heal after the laser burned it.She said that I can never get laser resurfacing for the rest of my life because of the acutane.  So my question is:Can I really never get laser resurfacing for the rest of my life, and can anything be done to stop my face from getting these scars. I hope you can help me.
Thank you, Scott

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As I'm moving to London next month, I would like to know if Diane 35 is available there.

Thank you very much in advance,

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[LDM]

I took accutane over ten years ago. The first treatment didn't cure me so my doctor put me on a second treatment. After all these years my cystic acne has returned. I am also suffering from dry eyes, depression, and thinning hair. Could these symptoms be side effects of this medication after all these years? I know they are if one is currently on the medicine.

Also, any suggestions for my acne now. I am 35 yrs. of age.

[Robert]

I took my daughter to the doctor the other day and he prescribed Diane 35 for her acne. She is almost 15 years old and she is worried about the side effects. She checked it out on the internet and is worried about putting on weight or losing here hair. What can I say to her to hopefully try this out.