Accutane permanent cure?

[adrenalytic]

I’ve actually got a skin tag there before which was quite interesting haha

After only a few days of 40mg it’s bizarre, but some of my problem spots on my face are becoming less inflamed and shrinking significantly in size. Pores are certainly looking much smaller in my t-zone as well. My skin is already looking better overall.

Wow that's awesome, man. Any sides? I've started 10mg ED today...I'm enjoying the zero side effects but I haven't noticed any dramatic changes yet. Less outbreaks I guess? I'm still blasting DHB but have noticed way less whiteheads on my chest. Might be the Accutane or the tretinoin (I know, prob shouldn't do both at the same time but I'm tolerated them both well so far, fingers crossed).

 

[Ghoul]

@Ghoul what is your opinion on ghk-cu whilst on accutane? you think its a good addon or useless/bad?

I have to admit I don’t knew anything about GHK-CU so hopefully someone who does can speak about it.

 

[Photon]

@Ghoul what is your opinion on ghk-cu whilst on accutane? you think its a good addon or useless/bad?

I've been on 100mg/month for months and honestly don't see any difference.

I think if there's a specific area you're focusing on (belly, face etc), you're better off doing targeted microneedling treatments.

 

[Ghoul]

I’ve actually got a skin tag there before which was quite interesting haha

After only a few days of 40mg it’s bizarre, but some of my problem spots on my face are becoming less inflamed and shrinking significantly in size. Pores are certainly looking much smaller in my t-zone as well. My skin is already looking better overall.

Isotretinoin is a potent anti-inflammatory. Remember, as some point after clearance, in my experience this happens “zone by zone” not everywhere at once, acne can flare up very briefly than clears again (within 10 days or less). Called the “purge”, but it’s not really a purge, it’s normal and a sign it’s working. Not everyone gets this.

 

[cutterz]

Been on driada accutane since August, 10g for ed for 50 days then on 10 eod and it cleared my acne better than expected from such a small dose, even if i get a white or blackhead, it is never cystic, dries out, goes away quickly. I did not get the prescription last time cause of slightly elevated liver.

Do you think taking 10 eod would have the same effect in reaching Cumulative dosage, as taking say 100mg daily, but just would take longer? If so i will be taking eod for years. feel great on low daily/eod accutane, it even improves my hair somehow.

 

[2ndchancesNK]

Wow that's awesome, man. Any sides? I've started 10mg ED today...I'm enjoying the zero side effects but I haven't noticed any dramatic changes yet. Less outbreaks I guess? I'm still blasting DHB but have noticed way less whiteheads on my chest. Might be the Accutane or the tretinoin (I know, prob shouldn't do both at the same time but I'm tolerated them both well so far, fingers crossed).

Thank you, man — very exciting stuff for me. Side effects wise, it’s the basics — dry lips, and dry skin (especially in those problem areas) as expected. Fortunately, always been a chronic lip balm user anyways, and I do ok with a basic cetaphil moisturizer.

Fingers crossed things work good for you! DHB is obviously a pretty strong compound so I think even if it’s keeping the acne you’re experiencing at bay with that dose then it’s a victory. I’m guessing you’re planning to continue when done blasting?

 

[adrenalytic]

I’m guessing you’re planning to continue when done blasting?

I'm playing it by ear for now. I was never someone who suffered from bad acne. The only thing that fucks with me now are DHT derivatives and lowering my test dose (aka hormone fluctuations) so if I can get those under control I'll prob just stop. Not too crazy about some of the high dose sides I read about. The dry skin especially I probably would not be able to tolerate as it would compound with my eczema.

But we shall see how it goes. I may be one of the lucky ones and the skin improvements may prove to be too tempting to just abandon completely.

 

[CaptainRex501]

Did 40mg a day with a dermatologist for over a year and it cured all my back, shoulder, chest acne. I still get breakouts on my face at times - but that’s due more to stress or other stuff than test.

 

[2ndchancesNK]

Isotretinoin is a potent anti-inflammatory. Remember, as some point after clearance, in my experience this happens “zone by zone” not everywhere at once, acne can flare up very briefly than clears again (within 10 days or less). Called the “purge”, but it’s not really a purge, it’s normal and a sign it’s working. Not everyone gets this.

According to what my experience just 5 days in is telling me, you are spot on. The left side of my face has started to cool down significantly and there’s little to no inflammation, just some red spots, and the cyst size is down.

I woke up this morning to some spots on the opposite side starting to get a little angry. My right eye even looked a bit swollen in the lower lid — signs of meibomian gland dysfunction. Fortunately, I’m no rookie in that department. I broke out the warm compresses, lid massage with a q-tip, and hit it with some erythomycin ophthalmic ointment right inside the lid. I had chalazion surgeries in both eyelids some years back so I was waiting for this issue, and just glad I have the necessities on hand.

Dropping to 20mg for the next few days before I hop back up to 40mg. This drug is clearly working. The accufine I got from UGL came with a May manufacture date so it’s definitely quite fresh.

EDIT: anybody who comes across this and has a history of styes/chalazions — no fans facing you while sleeping, increase water intake, double EPA/DHA’s, lid massage and warm compresses before bed is the end all be all. If you can get your hands on erythromycin quick, even better.

 

[2ndchancesNK]

Been on driada accutane since August, 10g for ed for 50 days then on 10 eod and it cleared my acne better than expected from such a small dose, even if i get a white or blackhead, it is never cystic, dries out, goes away quickly. I did not get the prescription last time cause of slightly elevated liver.

Do you think taking 10 eod would have the same effect in reaching Cumulative dosage, as taking say 100mg daily, but just would take longer? If so i will be taking eod for years. feel great on low daily/eod accutane, it even improves my hair somehow.

Very promising — shoulder/chest/back acne I assume?

From what I gather, I don’t see why that wouldn’t work, but also be realistic and do the math. I’m only 7 days into 40mg and have done over half of your cumulative dosage for 50 days. I’m 245-250lbs (111kg-113kg) and at 10mg EOD it would take me over 7 years to reach even the recommended minimum cumulative dosage of 120mg per kg. That 220mg is asking A LOT unless you go for triple digit dosages.

I’m tolerating the 40mg relatively well, but in month two I think I may ramp to 100mg, hit it hard and taper down if it nukes everything like I hope.

I’m doing this almost prophylactically — I know I have oil fields brewing in my face. If I can get close to that 120mg per kg I will be happy and feel like it’s a decent reset for next time I ramp my androgen use up.

 

[cutterz]

Ye exactly chest, back, shoulders were affected. Mostly shoulders and chest. I had back acne as a teen on my back, which back then accutane at 30mg daily for 6 months cured.

10mg eod for years was definitely a stretch, but as long as i don't get any outbreaks i don't mind taking it for years at such a low dose. The only side are dry lips at night. Also do not really think such a low dose will have any bad effects on my liver, but gonna control. 50% off on Driada rn

 

[Hankerchief]

It did for me but it only lasted a couple years. Im getting acne again from trenbolone sandwhich now on my back again so I will run another course. It works but also is a bitch to be on.

have you tried the ultima brand?

 

[2ndchancesNK]

have you tried the ultima brand?

From the looks of it, most are using Accufine from Indian Pharma. I’m sure UGL’s work fine, but keep in mind this is a drug that’s incredibly vulnerable to losing potency quickly when exposed to heat and humidity.

 

[Liter O' Test]

these domestic sources realy ripping people off with their pricing
i miss the good ol days where every pack of oral was $25

 

[Ghoul]

have you tried the ultima brand?

Unless you’re somewhere you can’t get India pharma, don’t spend your money on UGL solid tabs when boxes of 100 gelcaps of pharma grade Accufine oil filled gelcaps are $10-25 depending on dose 5mg-40mg. It’s also finally the appropriate weather to order. Isotretinoin is more heat sensitive than most drugs, and there have been tests showing degraded capsules. They have a fairly long shelf life of around 2 years when kept under 75f.

20,000mg, a max cumulative one time cycle, in various dosages shouldn’t cost more than $200 or so.

Vs $5,000+ for a similar treatment course in the US with a dermatologist.

 

[Hankerchief]

From the looks of it, most are using Accufine from Indian Pharma. I’m sure UGL’s work fine, but keep in mind this is a drug that’s incredibly vulnerable to losing potency quickly when exposed to heat and humidity.

Yeah thats great input. Thanks man!

 

[Hankerchief]

Unless you’re somewhere you can’t get India pharma, don’t spend your money on UGL solid tabs when boxes of 100 gelcaps of pharma grade Accufine oil filled gelcaps are $10-25 depending on dose 5mg-40mg. It’s also finally the appropriate weather to order. Isotretinoin is more heat sensitive than most drugs, and there have been tests showing degraded capsules. They have a fairly long shelf life of around 2 years when kept under 75f.

20,000mg, a max cumulative one time cycle, in various dosages shouldn’t cost more than $200 or so.

Vs $5,000+ for a similar treatment course in the US with a dermatologist.

Great input, seems like im going with india pharma. Thanks!

 

[k710]

Unless you’re somewhere you can’t get India pharma, don’t spend your money on UGL solid tabs when boxes of 100 gelcaps of pharma grade Accufine oil filled gelcaps are $10-25 depending on dose 5mg-40mg. It’s also finally the appropriate weather to order. Isotretinoin is more heat sensitive than most drugs, and there have been tests showing degraded capsules. They have a fairly long shelf life of around 2 years when kept under 75f.

20,000mg, a max cumulative one time cycle, in various dosages shouldn’t cost more than $200 or so.

Vs $5,000+ for a similar treatment course in the US with a dermatologist.

If your dermatologist writes you a script for it wont insurance cover it?

I swear I walked into my derms office told him I randomly started getting acne as an adult and couldnt get it to go away completely. Instantly asked me if I wanted to take accutane and be done with it, but I didnt want to take it at the time. I still dont, but if I have a flare up as bad as when I took enclomiphene again, im nuking myself on sight.

He just said its a bit annoying cuz I have to see him for the meds every refill/dosage but via telehealth. I was scared by the compound toxicity and mutant babies thing. I think they make you agree to not spreading your seed while on treatment, like signing some document or check ins. Women have to take contraceptive during treatment too I believe.

Anyways Im sure its cheaper and easier to just order india pharma, but was curious as to if it was one of those drugs that doesnt get covered due to not being a medical neccesity. Never really thought about it before, just assumed my dr asked so it would be covered lol

 

[Hankerchief]

If your dermatologist writes you a script for it wont insurance cover it?

I swear I walked into my derms office told him I randomly started getting acne as an adult and couldnt get it to go away completely. Instantly asked me if I wanted to take accutane and be done with it, but I didnt want to take it at the time. I still dont, but if I have a flare up as bad as when I took enclomiphene again, im nuking myself on sight.

He just said its a bit annoying cuz I have to see him for the meds every refill/dosage but via telehealth. I was scared by the compound toxicity and mutant babies thing. I think they make you agree to not spreading your seed while on treatment, like signing some document or check ins. Women have to take contraceptive during treatment too I believe.

Anyways Im sure its cheaper and easier to just order india pharma, but was curious as to if it was one of those drugs that doesnt get covered due to not being a medical neccesity. Never really thought about it before, just assumed my dr asked so it would be covered lol

i dont know i guess it depends on your doctor, because i asked mine and she basically told me no lol. She gave me thirty different options to try first, so i was like yeah no thank you.

 

[2ndchancesNK]

If your dermatologist writes you a script for it wont insurance cover it?

I swear I walked into my derms office told him I randomly started getting acne as an adult and couldnt get it to go away completely. Instantly asked me if I wanted to take accutane and be done with it, but I didnt want to take it at the time. I still dont, but if I have a flare up as bad as when I took enclomiphene again, im nuking myself on sight.

He just said its a bit annoying cuz I have to see him for the meds every refill/dosage but via telehealth. I was scared by the compound toxicity and mutant babies thing. I think they make you agree to not spreading your seed while on treatment, like signing some document or check ins. Women have to take contraceptive during treatment too I believe.

Anyways Im sure its cheaper and easier to just order india pharma, but was curious as to if it was one of those drugs that doesnt get covered due to not being a medical neccesity. Never really thought about it before, just assumed my dr asked so it would be covered lol

Some derms will be different than others. Some are okay with just feeding you the stuff, and some want to make sure every other option is exhausted — topicals, antibiotics, etc… If one thing is for certain, isotretinoin is the closest thing we have to a cure for acne.

Yes, there are a number of contraindications for the use of this drug in females. Its use in females can result in birth defects and miscarriages. Look up the iPledge agreement we have in the U.S. for more. I do not believe those same contraindications apply to males when taking it, but this is information you need to fact check. Personally, it’s something I would avoid.

The pain in the ass of going through a dermatologist is this drug requires monthly doctor visits for dosage adjustments, multiple blood tests throughout for liver values, lipids, etc… even though through my research I have found the raise in these values to be relatively benign and cease upon stopping use of the drug. I wouldn’t gas myself up on a gram of injectables and an oral and booze on the weekends while taking this, but if you have a solid regimen in place to mitigate potential sides, it’s seriously a relatively benign drug.

The fear mongering I have found in places like Reddit where retards post is baffling to me. This drug is nothing short of a miracle for recalcitrant nodulocystic acne — a disease known to cause mental health problems for folks and all around deterioration in quality of life for those suffering from it. Then again, should not be surprised because most people are in fact fucking morons.