Alternatives to Accutane

[sobemuscle29]

Just went to a Dermatologist because my PC doctor wouldn't give me the script for Accutane because it is a strong drug, and can possibly be hepatoxic. Saw one of the most accredited Dermatologists in the Miami area and he said that it was a federal law that you can't prescribe Accutane unless other options have been exhausted, because if he were audited he could be held liable if anything goes wrong.... Any legal buffs out there know if this is true or not...

Next... he prescribed 2 topicals for me
Triaz 9% cleanser
and
Keralac 35% lotion

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THESE WORK??

My skin really isn't that bad..it actually look better than it feels, meaning when you run your hand across my skin it feels rough and bumpy...very few pustules but my back and chest and upper arms are covered in tiny almost chill bump size non-pustuous bumps. Anyone else experience this?

So since I'm now gonna have to wait a month or two for another consultation with him are there any EFFECTIVE OTC products...I started the B12 route for a few weeks at 5grams per day... does that work....ie: dosage, efficacy, time before you see results.

On another note..KUDOS !! for this site its moderators and members, I'm new here and have learned alot already.

 

[tical]

I have the exact same prob right now, you cant see the acne but you can feel it. It's all over my shoulders, chest, and upper back... probably hair follicles getting stimulated from the AAS usage.

I tried the b5 and that didn't really do too much for me, my skin isn't very oily to begin with and this stuff I've got on my back & shoulders don't really seem like infected pustules (whiteheads) but more like clogged pores or something like that, just bumpy.

I've never tried those cleansers but topicals never did much for me or anyone I've met...

 

[UA_Iron]

had triaz 3%, tell him to put you on some orals, he's starting you out way light. Next it will be like tetracycline, then minocycline, then some other anti-biotic maybe even cephalexin, and THEN you'll be able to hit the accutane.

 

[Alright123]

..I started the B12 route for a few weeks at 5grams per day... does that work....ie: dosage, efficacy, time before you see results.

you mean B5 ?

 

[woodtick]

Just went to a Dermatologist because my PC doctor wouldn't give me the script for Accutane because it is a strong drug, and can possibly be hepatoxic. Saw one of the most accredited Dermatologists in the Miami area and he said that it was a federal law that you can't prescribe Accutane unless other options have been exhausted, because if he were audited he could be held liable if anything goes wrong.... Any legal buffs out there know if this is true or not...

Next... he prescribed 2 topicals for me
Triaz 9% cleanser
and
Keralac 35% lotion

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THESE WORK??

My skin really isn't that bad..it actually look better than it feels, meaning when you run your hand across my skin it feels rough and bumpy...very few pustules but my back and chest and upper arms are covered in tiny almost chill bump size non-pustuous bumps. Anyone else experience this?

So since I'm now gonna have to wait a month or two for another consultation with him are there any EFFECTIVE OTC products...I started the B12 route for a few weeks at 5grams per day... does that work....ie: dosage, efficacy, time before you see results.

On another note..KUDOS !! for this site its moderators and members, I'm new here and have learned alot already.

Go to this web site and look under steroid acne. Lots of information. Hope this helps some.
http://dermnetnz.org/acne/index.html

 

[LVTitan]

have him prescribe you tazorac...its a topical ointment similar to retin-a...works great.. i only have the funny looking bumps on my shoulders/arms..but i use the taz for pimples on my jawline shoulders neck

 

[OMEGA]

seiously go with a topical

http://www.acne.org/medications/salicylic-acid.html

 

[sobemuscle29]

Thanks for the advice guys, my PC doctor already gave me monocycline and Keflex ( Cephalexin ) and neither of them worked. Guess I'll go using the B5 and using the topicals he prescribed for a month...go back with my medical file from my primary care doc showing the use of monocycline, and then maybe he'll give me the stuff. If I still need it...

Thanks guys

 

[slat1]

I had the same problems.. it seemed as though I had acne deep under my skin.. no white heads etc... just bumps. Nothing worked. I finally stumbled upon this...

www.b5supplements.com

It works. A bunch of guys at my gym are using it now too!

 

[yomama]

I've went to my doc, told him that I've been to like 10different doctors for like 5 yrs and they gave me all this bullshit pills and they didnt work. My acne isnt as bad but it's bad enough I couldnt put up with it. So I told him not to give me any more bullshit and to give me accutane or I'm gonna killmyself if he doesnt. (that last part was a joke) but he gave it to me. Now I have no insurance and I only have a 2 month supply left. Fuck, isnt there anywhere where we can buy this stuff on the net? I mean, shit, I have barrels of cocaine delivered to my doorstep every month but I cant find accutane. What is this world coming to?

 

[BigB_79]

Many people think that drying out your skin is the best way to prevent acne. It is effective at getting rid of existing acne, but it doesn't prevent anything. When you dry out your skin, you are causing your skin to produce oils to re-hydrate your skin, which cause pore blockage and acne. If you clean your skin with a mild cleanser like Cetaphil, then moisturize with a cream moisturizer, your skin will stop producing harmful pore blocking oils. In the short term your skin may get worse with this treatment, but after a few weeks, you will start to see an improvement that will last as long as you continue the treatment.

 

[LVTitan]

minocycline should be taken for like 5 or 6 months.....one capsule twice a day

 

[Del_Piero]

I have barrels of cocaine delivered to my doorstep every month but I cant find accutane. What is this world coming to?

Lolz

 

[tical]

I've went to my doc, told him that I've been to like 10different doctors for like 5 yrs and they gave me all this bullshit pills and they didnt work. My acne isnt as bad but it's bad enough I couldnt put up with it. So I told him not to give me any more bullshit and to give me accutane or I'm gonna killmyself if he doesnt. (that last part was a joke) but he gave it to me. Now I have no insurance and I only have a 2 month supply left. Fuck, isnt there anywhere where we can buy this stuff on the net? I mean, shit, I have barrels of cocaine delivered to my doorstep every month but I cant find accutane. What is this world coming to?

haha, if you had a script for it cant you just have him refill it for you? I guess you'd have to pay full price for the meds though... I'm sure it's not cheap but if it worked for you then it might be worth it

 

[eat big]

if its on your body you really need some orals, dont take antibiotics for too long bc you can develop skin sensitivities. i developed them. accutane is an amazing drug that works really, do whatever you can to get it.good luck!

 

[tical]

can someone here give a list of the common antibiotics/topicals docs prescribe so that when i head to my next dermatologist i can say i've tried them all.

body acne sux, it's not easy to put a topical on your back and annoying as hell, i'd def rather take an oral or go the accutane route.

I've tried tetracycline (this worked for a bit)
cleocinT
retin a
benzoyl peroxide 5%
salycilic acid 2.5%

and some other shit I can't remember but the topicals never did anything forme except dry me out

 

[RussianRocket]

The only shit that ever worked for me.

www.acne.org

Follow Dan's regimen there.

 

[UA_Iron]

I would stop messing around and just go with accutane. Its permanent, though it might take 2 rounds to get it right. You dont want to be on strong anti-biotics for extended periods of time. I have tried everything under the sun and nothing really has been working as well for acne than accutante, especially with body acne.

 

[SCK]

Well I am current on my second cycle of accutane.

Already 3 weeks and my face has been 85% less oily.
Even if I don't wash my face regularly, it is still 85-90% less oily.

I don't need to spend all these $ on all the topical treatment like facial washs, and loads of treatment gels for my face and back. Just 2 capsules daily and that's it.

I don't think there is an equally powerful (in the side effects too) than accutane now.
Topical treatments even within the same family group as accutane such as : Retin-A (Tretinoin as supposed to Iso-Tretinoin [accutane]) can not really prevent all the new acne from forming...only to a small extent.

I'm getting my blood check some time next week.