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any one isotretinoin anyone?

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cnc123
cnc123

please post your experiences with isotretinoin aka acutane. Has it helped? im just starting out and derm prescribed me isotretinoin 20mg for 6 months. but ive been getting mild headaches when i take them. If its worth ill deal with the headaches. I honestly feel a good diet with no dairy and gluten with certainly help. im confused if I should go the medical route.

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  • amz321
    amz321 cnc123

    Posted

    To be honest, I have been on this medication for 9 months - 3 months on 40mg and 6 months on 80mg. I started this as I suffered with acne on my face and back. The side effects were gruesome such as the headaches, major dry lips and dry scalp, joint pain, muscle pain, nausea, low mood the list goes on and on. It successfully cleared my acne but didn't make any difference to the HS. Everyone is different so it is up to you on which method to try, at the moment probiotics have worked for me and I currently have had no breakouts for the past month!

    • cnc123
      cnc123 amz321

      Posted

      hey thanks for your reply, has accutane clear hs scars on the face? i go few hs scars on my right side under my side locks. if it gonna clear hs scars im bear the side effects

    • amz321
      amz321 cnc123

      Posted

      hey! accutane doesnt clear up any scars they completely go a year after finishing, so i wouldnt advise taking accutane just for scars, the medicene completely stops oil production in the body which is hard to handle

  • sandra20566
    sandra20566 cnc123

    Posted

    Hello,

    i have tried it five years ago, it made my skin look nice but it didn't help my issue for taking it. Also be very careful using it, do your research. Accutain can give suicidal thoughts and depression so pay great attention to your mental well being

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