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25 Year Old Female, Round Two of Accutane - Grand Rapids, MI

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1 year post

The depression is killing me

ErincherryAugust 5, 2016

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Erinjk123
August 6, 2016
Extra Virgin Olive Oil helped with inflammation.. After a couple days my cysts almost completely flattened out.. I'm also taking 30 mg claravis, portia 28 birth control, and bactrim (generic).
Erinjk123
August 6, 2016
Make sure it's real Extra Virgin Olive Oil if you use it. Nothing expired. Organic is probably best.
Erincherry
August 23, 2016
Oh, man! I'm too scared to put oil on this skin! I did the Claravis twice and I'm allergic to bactrim. I may try birth control though, and aldactone
rain39
August 25, 2016
Sounds like you have some depression related to the rough patch you have gone through with your skin, etc. Think about seeing your family doc for a referral to someone who can suggest either meds, counseling or both. You don't deserve to suffer and there are things out there that can help. Remember that depression is a biochemical imbalance, usually precipitated by a situational stressor complicated by your own bio chemicals. Many of us have been there and have required a little help to get balanced again, especially if the situation continues. Hang in there!
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1 year post

So sad

ErincherryAugust 4, 2016
Time for an update! My acne is a mess again. It causes me major depression after having such clear skin for awhile. There have been no changes to cause this acne. I'm making an appointment to go back to see what to do. I'm assuming no accutane again since I've already tried twice. I must be one of the only people who can't be cured by accutane! I think it's time to consider hormonal treatment.

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EleniEleni
August 22, 2016
Well, imagine you have 30! Places like these. It is what I call outbreak. I wish I would have your outbreak. I took Roa several times and still having thus disfiguring problem.
Erincherry
August 23, 2016
Oh I've got about 30 small ones and then just the handful of large cysts. Have you tried Aldactone? I think that may be the next best step.
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1 year post

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ErincherryNovember 21, 2015
It's been awhile! I haven't been back to my derm- because I really haven't needed to! I still have small occasional forehead pimples and a random one here and there but nothing like the cystic huge bumps on my cheeks used to be! I still think someday I may need aldactone. But not at this point. Yesterday, a co-worker said something about me not having breakouts like she did. It was the best compliment ever! I waited 12 years to hear that!

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Eva G
November 22, 2015

Thanks so much for keeping us updated on your journey - long term results are so encouraging for others. Your skin looks very clean and no scarring that I can see, which is great since cystic acne is prone to leaving deeps scars. Happy for you!

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Gizmo1221
April 9, 2016
The fact that you had a hysterectomy may very well be influenced by your hormones so keep that in mind as you move, forward. Your skin looks great so don't let the minor pop up bumps here or there get to you too much.
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