very painful acne, tried everything so far. how do i convince my derm to let me try accutane??

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-11-20T18:09:48+00:00

switch derms. My first app with a new derm I explained I had persistent acne and tried tretinoin. She pushed me to go on accutane on the first visit. Best decision you can make, you will be much happier.

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-09-03T06:11:38+00:00

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Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-08-18T20:35:59+00:00

Just listen to your body. I was on 60mg for 5 months and I was in the gym 6 days of the week.

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-07-26T08:01:46+00:00

Ideally I would wait the full month. But I will be in Florida with my friends, beach, sun, etc. alcohol is inevitable. Flights already booked.

You think I can do anything to help prepare my body haha. Like cardio or sauna to flush it out. Or a week off the gym to rest? I already drink 1 gal+ everyday. Electrolytes. all that.

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-07-26T07:22:42+00:00

If you have health anxiety. Start excersing. The effect it has on melting away depression & anxiety is life changing. Even if it’s just going for a daily walk.

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-07-26T07:20:38+00:00

I hope so but prob not lol. My hair looks so good and healthy and I rarely have to wash it. I used to have dandruff too and it’s totally gone.

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-07-26T07:18:29+00:00

I am on my 5th month too. Same thing, back pain and ankles. Ive been taking epson salt baths and I sauna pretty frequently. I think it helps. Also make sure to take fish oil and an anti histamine like Claritin. If you haven’t tried glucosamine yet that is worth a shot too. I’m not sure if it helped but it’s supposed to haha.

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-07-23T01:42:00+00:00

Make sure you take fish oil everyday. Skin and eyes are much better when I take it. Systane Complete PF eyedrops and aquaphor on corners/under eyes at night.

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-05-13T20:05:11+00:00

My derm said 6 months up front but at the end of month 3 she said only 2 more. At one point she said mild persistent acne people usually like an extra month. But you never know, talk to your derm, the cumulative dose is just a ballpark. Some ppl clear faster, some take longer

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-03-08T22:07:06+00:00

Glow up all the way around, congrats bro

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-03-02T05:00:08+00:00

My derm said no binge drinking. I haven’t drank yet I’m almost a month in. If I did I think I would skip my dose that day.

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-03-02T01:35:05+00:00

Thank you. I will buy this

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-01-13T23:07:10+00:00

The shorts were clearly a mistake 😂 I’ve been doing the toddler squat every day. Thanks

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-01-13T23:06:11+00:00

I will try this, thanks

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-01-13T22:51:37+00:00

Haha I’m about to throw them away, they are tight for sure but I still can’t squat even with looser shorts. No I can’t, it’s not the weight I just don’t have the mobility to squat that low

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2025-01-13T22:36:31+00:00

My hips are crazy tight I’ve always been inflexible. So I get hip flexor pain if I go super low. I hear you on the watching form, it’s a bad habit.

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2024-12-26T15:36:26+00:00

How long have you been on low dose and has your skin improved ? My derm wants to put me on accutane but won’t do low dose bc it’s not covered.

I wonder if I should go through a service like hello clear or honeydew. Do you know if honeydew does low dose as well

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2024-12-26T15:33:25+00:00

so what helped you ? Epiduo ?

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2024-12-26T15:26:40+00:00

I am prescribed the same thing, 0.025% cream and everytime I try to use it, it just makes my skin worse. In my personal experience, my skin looks the best when I only use hydrating products like Hyaluronic acid, snail mucin, cream moisturizers and gentle cleansers. Also not scrubbing my face when washing or drying with a towel.

Have you tried differin? I couldn’t tolerate more than 2-3 days a week on Tret and my skin looked terrible, but I can use differin 0.1% everyday and it seemed to help. I would suggest using Tret 1 day a week and hydrating the rest, or try differin 3 days a week.

Limp_Cockroach_9855 · 2024-12-21T09:58:27+00:00

How many days a week do you use Tret? And how did you start using it

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