I got scars like Brad Pitt even though I am healthy, fit, active, lean, low body fat, full abs 6pack. It saddens me to go through this. Basically, I lost family in a accident about a year ago. No doctors will prescribe accutane for me.
I tried organics, diets name it, Atkins, low gymcemic, no bread, no dairy or sugar or flour, low glycemic, anti inflammatory, even a natural pathic doctor priced at $125/hr. Little to no help. Temporary relief.
I finally seeked help acknowledging I can't fix this. I got clindoxyl topical gel and minocyline antibiotic. She said I am a handsome boy and not to worry. I am lucky I have no scars. Almost 2yrs later, I am worse off then ever. I was offered accutane when I lied saying the gel doesn't work. I never took accutane due to fear.
Now, I won't use BP or any topical except differin for scars. I am dealing with depression. Anxiety too. The accident pisses me off. The fact I care about my skin still makes me feel guilty. I miss my dad and sister, its not fair.
After accutane, I am considering fillers but $700 is expensive, and I fear side effects. This is no way to live. The last doctor suggested self help. I have already spent hundreds on that stuff over the years, thousands for acne treatment (organic, supplements, natural path, meds) with temporary relief. Fortunately, its only a rare odd cystic pimple not a face full or covered in them. Its depressing. I am self conscious.
I notice when I did have sex (a long while ago) my skin would get irritated. I also have chelitis, the skin problem around the sides of my mouth, not cold sores. It splits in winter or gets infected.
I'd give up a testicle and a decade or two of my life to live normal life. I am in my 20s and its been this way my whole life since puberty at age 12. I hoped it would progress but, with age, its gotten worse. I wish I went on accutane immediately.
Any advice is appreciated. Filler warnings too.
Have you ever tried any of the oral medications? What about having laser done on your face? Just throwing some options out there. I had a friend who suffered with severe acne and she finally tried an oral medication. Can't remember the name right now but, it worked. Yes, it was expensive and it was not an antibiotic.
Easy for you guys to say. Your not walking around with scars due to acne. Its not even like I squeeze or do anything. Topicals just destroy my skin. I may as well bleech my skin. I have had enough.
I have gone to dozen of doctors, they wont prescribe it, its not their face, they don't care so, I will take matters into my own hands. If I get suicidal or act like a crazy person or my hair thins or balds, I will stop immediately. I have to try this.
If you are okay with being crater face like laurence fishbourne, you are strong mentally. I refuse to live like that.
10mg the lowest dosage? I purchased 3months. I been getting strange calls from international numbers. I am not socializing or seeing friends. Acne is ruining my life. Its cystic and nodular acne meaning, you get it, you eat well, you do everything right, and it leaves scratches or holes in my skin. I ******* hate this. This is not living. This is not fair. I have given up so much and I continue to be plagued with this.
Its close to a $1000 for fillers and they have side effects or risk more scars.
Listen to what remar recommendation!!
I would'nt recommend buying any meds online. Have you ever saw a Dermatologist? There are many treatments available.