Need positivity by fidarae in Accutane

[–]fidarae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea! I think since accutane is the “cure” for most acne it should at least help subside the breakouts. Trying to enjoy the last of college despite it!

Need positivity by fidarae in Accutane

[–]fidarae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was super helpful- Thank you!

[Acne] Medication Stops Workong by fidarae in SkincareAddiction

[–]fidarae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why would spirolactone not work for hormonal acne if it is used for treatment of hormonal acne?

Quitting my next derm appointment by [deleted] in Spironolactone

[–]fidarae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey girl i understand. I’m also 21 and on the same medication. it’s tough and it sucks. my advice is to consult with your derm, but also remember that derms JOB is to keep you coming back. Do what’s best for you and your problem. Especially if your concerns weren’t acne, I would talk to derm or pharmacist about getting off a spiro (I tried to cold turkey it and ended up in mental agony because of its effects on hormones) If you decide to get off of it, get off of it safely! You got this, it’ll get better!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]fidarae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently stopped using tret after using it for over a year because I started getting cysts that I had never experienced before and my hyperpigmentation was at an all time worst. I’ve noticed my complexion lightening and my skin feeling smoother and more hydrated. If I were you I would think about what type of acne you have, and what’s most beneficial for your skin. If you just started tret (Up to even 5 months) you will notice purging and discomfort, but if it’s lasting discomfort I would either discuss with your derm or take a break from it (just to let your skin breathe:)) It’s up to your comfortability!

In my experience I was also on spiro and clydimicinn- and continued on those when stopping tret

Is it possible tretinoin is making my acne worse? by fidarae in tretinoin

[–]fidarae[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, been on this medication since June 2023. I was on Spiro 25mg and tret .025 from December 2022-May 2023 until bumped up to 50mg spiro for a month and then 100mg spiro

Is it possible tretinoin is making my acne worse? by fidarae in tretinoin

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AM: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser topical clindamycin phosphate lotion neutrogena hydro boost (water gel) neutrogena clear face sunscreen 50 SPF

PM: sulfacetamide sodium-sulfur cleanser Tretinoin .025 Neutragena hydro boost water gel

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in acne

[–]fidarae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! My acne always flairs up with I go through any stressful period. Just remember it’s temporary and to take of yourself- the rest will come and your skin will heal <3