Ultimate Bacne Solution

[fit2fight]

Ok, Just thought I'd share my experience with people who may or may not need the info.

I've been on and off the gear for well over a year now and I've always had pretty bad acne on my back, shoulders and a little on my chest and neck. Ex-foliating gloves seemed to help a little but it would always be there despite showering 2-3 times a day.

Tried Vitamin A & E Suppliments with no improvement.

I dug up some old Doxycycline my partner had and used that for a month or so with it clearing up slightly more but still remaining.

So then i switched soap to Protex Antibacterial. Within a week it has halved the amount and i'm predicting within a month there should be no sign it was there at all.

Baring in mind I'm still taking 1 Doxy a day and using the Ex-foliating Gloves but at the cost of $3 for 90 tablets, $10 for the gloves and $1.99 for the soap its a solution worth exploring for anyone who suffers the same problem.

[holdenman]

The only fix for real bad acne is Accutane, and its horrible shit! Washing 3x a day will only aggravate it and make it worse.

[fit2fight]

Yeah, from what I've seen on the net mine is relatively mild. However its enough to not want to get your shirt off at the beach.

It def got worse when I was showering 3x pd but twice is good.

All I can speak for is my experience and its never been better.

Best to avoid the Accutane as it can cause depression and dry you out so much you break out in a rash.

[musclenz]

Yeah, from what I've seen on the net mine is relatively mild. However its enough to not want to get your shirt off at the beach.

It def got worse when I was showering 3x pd but twice is good.

All I can speak for is my experience and its never been better.

Best to avoid the Accutane as it can cause depression and dry you out so much you break out in a rash.

Best to try everything before Accutane. Some users have even got suicidal on it.

[HaNs]

Try benzolperoxide also

[Peachy]

zinc tablets are really good for acne

my friend was on that accutane stuff and her skin cleared up real gud then 6 months after she finished its back again

[holdenman]

Yeah, from what I've seen on the net mine is relatively mild. However its enough to not want to get your shirt off at the beach.

It def got worse when I was showering 3x pd but twice is good.

All I can speak for is my experience and its never been better.

Best to avoid the Accutane as it can cause depression and dry you out so much you break out in a rash.

Best to try everything before Accutane. Some users have even got suicidal on it.

If you have bad acne this is the only thing that actually works, I know because Ive been there. The side effects you get from it are completely controllable, the more you use the more sides you get and the faster it works and vica versa, funny that.

To anyone who thinks it gave them depression/suicidal thoughts I think thats an absolute crock of shit, maybe they should have been prescribed cement pills at the same time. Show me a shred of evidence that proves accutane causes depression.

[Outkast]

To anyone who thinks it gave them depression/suicidal thoughts I think thats an absolute crock of shit, maybe they should have been prescribed cement pills at the same time. Show me a shred of evidence that proves accutane causes depression.

We all react to things differently..

Ive had very few problems with acne before its been a once or twice thing and that was only very minor however i do get pimples but they can be taken care of simply by washing my face with hot water once a day

We are all different and we all react to things differently

cement pills are no option for some people..

[Pseudonym]

What about topical accutane - Retin-A, or the cheaper generic equivalent?

Since it's applied topically, and not systemic, in theory there should be fewer side effects. Having said that, if you've got an entire back to cover, it may not be so practical.

[musclenz]

Yeah, from what I've seen on the net mine is relatively mild. However its enough to not want to get your shirt off at the beach.

It def got worse when I was showering 3x pd but twice is good.

All I can speak for is my experience and its never been better.

Best to avoid the Accutane as it can cause depression and dry you out so much you break out in a rash.

Best to try everything before Accutane. Some users have even got suicidal on it.

If you have bad acne this is the only thing that actually works, I know because Ive been there. The side effects you get from it are completely controllable, the more you use the more sides you get and the faster it works and vica versa, funny that.

To anyone who thinks it gave them depression/suicidal thoughts I think thats an absolute crock of shit, maybe they should have been prescribed cement pills at the same time. Show me a shred of evidence that proves accutane causes depression.

Accutane & Suicide - Side Effect Information

Accutane was introduced by Roche Pharmaceuticals in 1982 for use by patients with severe acne. The medication was typically prescribed by doctors when a patient exhausted other treatment options to combat acne.

Accutane is linked to a variety of serious side effects ranging from birth defects and gastrointestinal disorders to depression and suicide.

The medication guide for Accutane states mental problems and suicide may be an issue for patients taking the drug. Symptoms of mental issues or suicidal tendencies include:

•Sadness

•Irritability

•Unusual fatigue

•Difficulty concentrating

•Loss of appetite

Though Accutane is not currently available, patients are cautioned to stop using the medication or generic versions of isotretinoin if they experience any of the following symptoms:

•Crying spells

•Loss of interest in normal activities

•Sleep pattern alteration

•Increased irritability

•Loss of appetite

•Unusual fatigue

•Difficulty concentrating

•Withdrawal from family and friends

•Thoughts of hurting yourself or taking your life or the life of another

Suicide-Related Litigation

Accutane has come under scrutiny following the suicide of numerous patients taking the medication. Though Roche Pharmaceuticals eventually included a warning on the label of the drug addressing the risk of suicide, many patients have filed lawsuits alleging the company did not properly highlight these concerns and downplayed the associated dangers.

If you were prescribed Accutane and experienced any adverse reactions to the medication, you may wish to file a lawsuit to seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering. Please call 1-800-439-8180 for additional information about Accutane-related litigation.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressed concerns with Roche Pharmaceuticals following reports of psychiatric disorders in patients using Accutane in 1997. The company did not communicate the potential psychiatric side effects with the FDA, even though the French equivalent of the FDA instructed the company to include a “suicide attempt” warning on the label for Accutane earlier in 1997.

In 2000, the Accutane label began including a warning about the adverse psychiatric side effects associated with the use of the medication.

http://www.drugwatch.com/accutane/side-effects.php

http://accutanesideeffects.net/

http://acne.about.com/od/acnetreatments ... ffects.htm

[holdenman]

Is there actually any proof? Or have a few people put 2 and 2 together and got 5?

I mean for someone to say "this person was suicidal because they took accutane" is just ridiculous to me. Correlation does not imply causation.

[musclenz]

Is there actually any proof? Or have a few people put 2 and 2 together and got 5?

I mean for someone to say "this person was suicidal because they took accutane" is just ridiculous to me. Correlation does not imply causation.

Accutane® has also been linked to serious mental health problems, including depression and suicide attempts. Public awareness of this risk increased after Michigan Congressman Bart Stupak's son committed suicide in May 2000 while taking the drug.

Although Roche denies the connection between Accutane® and an increased risk of suicide, several lawsuits have been filed on behalf of Accutane®-related suicide victims. Congressman Stupak's interest in the issue has brought several important facts to light. For example, in 1997 when the FDA initiated discussions with Roche concerning reports of serious psychiatric disorders associated with Accutane®, the company neglected to disclose that the French equivalent of the FDA had ordered Roche to add "suicide attempt" to the Accutane® warning label earlier that year. In fact, while the FDA was prodding Roche to strengthen warnings of Accutane's risks of "depression, psychosis and, rarely, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide," the company was marketing Accutane® as an effective treatment of severe acne that minimized negative psychosocial effects such as depression and poor self-esteem. Roche did not stop this marketing tactic until after receiving a warning letter from the FDA in March 1998.

The Accutane® warning label was changed to reflect the full psychiatric warnings on May 1, 2000. The FDA, meanwhile, continues to assess reports of suicide and suicide attempts associated with the use of the drug.

holdenman, I'm not suggesting that accutane & its derivatives are not good for severe cystic acne but in taking this drug you must be aware of the serious side effects that have been recorded by thousands of users for many years. Suicide & psychiatric problems are just one of many serious concerns. I would suggest you do your own research to become more aware of the risks associated with this & any drug before taking them. Because its widely prescribed by the Medical Profession does not make it good.

[AlBundy]

Yeah, from what I've seen on the net mine is relatively mild. However its enough to not want to get your shirt off at the beach.

It def got worse when I was showering 3x pd but twice is good.

All I can speak for is my experience and its never been better.

Best to avoid the Accutane as it can cause depression and dry you out so much you break out in a rash.

Best to try everything before Accutane. Some users have even got suicidal on it.

If you have bad acne this is the only thing that actually works, I know because Ive been there. The side effects you get from it are completely controllable, the more you use the more sides you get and the faster it works and vica versa, funny that.

To anyone who thinks it gave them depression/suicidal thoughts I think thats an absolute crock of shit, maybe they should have been prescribed cement pills at the same time. Show me a shred of evidence that proves accutane causes depression.

Consider this, how many people taking accutane are doing so due to severe acne? all of them. How many of these people are concerned about their appearance and probably have image problems and possibly suffer abuse from both their peers and their own inner critic? Probably a good percentage of them. Ask yourself what age group is commonly effected by acne, also which age group is under the greatest social pressure to fit in. Now couple this with the fact that accutane may interfere with the availability of serotonin, a very important neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation.

Here is your shred. http://biopsychiatry.com/serotonin/isotretinoin.html

I agree that it's stupid for someone to say "This drug made me suicidal." I know guys who regularly deplete their brains of serotonin, who are still functional people who are not depressed. It's more involved than simply the drug did it.

[SoaringSwine]

I used accutane as a teenager (not AAS related obviously), and it did an awesome job. Lips were a bit dry but that was no biggie, and I've been acne free ever since. Never felt any different using it.

[trainharder]

Is there actually any proof? Or have a few people put 2 and 2 together and got 5?

I mean for someone to say "this person was suicidal because they took accutane" is just ridiculous to me. Correlation does not imply causation.

just because you had no known side effects does not mean there isnt for others.

everyone reacts differently to certain drugs

just like this thread some guys get acne from taking steroids.

a lot of guys dont. are you going to tell the guys who develop acne from taking drugs that its unrelated.

i would take those health warnings seriously musclenz posted on here.

[musclenz]

Best to try everything before Accutane. Some users have even got suicidal on it.

If you have bad acne this is the only thing that actually works, I know because Ive been there. The side effects you get from it are completely controllable, the more you use the more sides you get and the faster it works and vica versa, funny that.

To anyone who thinks it gave them depression/suicidal thoughts I think thats an absolute crock of shit, maybe they should have been prescribed cement pills at the same time. Show me a shred of evidence that proves accutane causes depression.

Consider this, how many people taking accutane are doing so due to severe acne? all of them. How many of these people are concerned about their appearance and probably have image problems and possibly suffer abuse from both their peers and their own inner critic? Probably a good percentage of them. Ask yourself what age group is commonly effected by acne, also which age group is under the greatest social pressure to fit in. Now couple this with the fact that accutane may interfere with the availability of serotonin, a very important neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation.

Here is your shred. http://biopsychiatry.com/serotonin/isotretinoin.html

I agree that it's stupid for someone to say "This drug made me suicidal." I know guys who regularly deplete their brains of serotonin, who are still functional people who are not depressed. It's more involved than simply the drug did it.

Good points raised AB. Obviously its a fine line between being mentally unstable with or without Accutane where teens are subjected to severe acne & its social repercussions. I have no doubt that many users have good results & are not effected greatly by its side effects which are far more reaching than causing depression. My point was the drug has a long history of causing issues that have been raised on many a BBing & health related forums around the world. Just best to be informed of these things if you are contemplating using it. Also I think it should not be used as a front line attack on acne but only after the use of topical steroids & antibiotics have been exhausted.

[cslegacy]

iv been on it, 2 times for 6 months, clears it up but came back the 2nd time. i still get pretty avg skin, i didnt get emo, but the dry skin is horrid, and ur skin gets so bad in the first month or so