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24yr Old Male Starting Accutane for Moderate/severe Acne - Ann Arbor, MI
UPDATED FROM earnest6612
2 months post
Final skin up to date
earnest6612April 28, 2015
$600
Here's my final product after being off of accutane and eating non diary no nuts and gluten free foods!!
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UPDATED FROM earnest6612
1 month post
Update with my skin
earnest6612March 25, 2015
I've actually been off of accutane for a while now...I took some of you guys advise and stopped eating chocolate nuts and diary I also started a gluten free diet which has been doing well... Here's my skin now
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March 25, 2015
One word - wow! You look amazing! There is a great book by a famous dermatologist named Jessica Wu called "Feed Your Face" which stresses the idea of a non-dairy, low-glycemic index diet to help with acne resolution. Glad it's going your way so far!
March 26, 2015
It's definitely a challenge to be restrictive with your diet, but as you get used to it & keep seeing those great results, it will feel more like "normal" than "restrictive." Good luck my friend!
March 26, 2015
heyyy your skin is looking GREAT!!! Good on you for cutting out dairy, i've heard a lot about the connection between dairy and acne! Good on you for researching and looking for something other than accutane, good luck with your lifestyle change :)
April 3, 2015
Oh wow! Your skin looks great! Dairy was a huge culprit for me. I am so glad that the diet change has helped with clear up your skin. My son is using a product that is really helping his face, it's called Clindalin Gel, we were in Thailand recently and they sell it there, it works really well. Of course, before using anything consult with your doctor.
April 4, 2015
Wow Thailand that's awesome I'm definitely going to look that product up!!-thanks
April 5, 2015
You're most welcome - it really did wonders on my sons skin, so maybe something to have in your back pocket if ever needed ;)
UPDATED FROM earnest6612
29 days post
Very bad update
earnest6612March 5, 2015
so remember I've been telling you that I've been having pains by my liver. Well I went back to the dermatologist for my checkup I told her where my pain was she said omg stop taking the medication immediately that's your pancreas. She sent me for lab work yesterday. Called me and said that my pancreas levels were elevated and that I needed to see my primary care physician. Very disappointed. I went to him he said he does not recommend for me to continue this med at all and wrote a script for me to give to her to stop it!. I'm really sad right now This was like the last option and now this. The pain hurts so bad that all I can do is laugh about it!. He told me it is not worth dying over and if he told me to go back on it he would not feel safe doing it. And don't want to put his life in danger neither his license. Do anyone recommend anything else that they've tried that worked??
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March 8, 2015
That's really a shame, sorry that you ran into complications. Do you drink milk and consume lots of dairy?
March 9, 2015
So sorry to hear about your set-back - that must be very disappointing. Fingers crossed that you & your doctor will find a better strategy that will also maintain your health!
I don't want to steal Eva's thunder regarding dairy consumption, but the hormones given to cows & that are subsequently in dairy products have been linked to acne. Try eliminating milk & other dairy products (this includes whey protein in drinks & protein bars) in addition to whatever new regimen you & your doctor discuss.
Best wishes!
March 10, 2015
dairy (cheese etc) and milk products are linked to acne and skin problems
google: paleo diet (no sugar, breads, milk) it has completely changed peoples lives.
try it for 30 days. You have nothing to lose.
March 17, 2015
Try Vis-à-vis Acne clinic...320 Miller Ave Ann Arbor. They can help!
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