Solutions to Accutane Side Effects

[goloco]

In 2010, I ran 20mg for 6mos and it worked well. I remember this idea first being proposed by Ulter and Macrophagealpha on AFBoard in 2006.
in 2016-17, I ran accutane for about 7 months...4months at 20mg, 2months at 40mg, 1month at 60mg. I'm not entirely sure upping the dosage did me better than I would have done if I had maintained 20mg.


I'd definitely recommend 20mg low dose over a longer period. The only thing that really sucks is sun sensitivity and potential things like wound healing and tattoos if you want any ink done during that time period. Dry lips and skin are noticeable but manageable with cetphil moisturizer and some lip balm one of the girls I know recommended me. It's been so long I don't remember. In 2017, during that second run of it...I did experience wild soreness and muscle tightness in my back and heels - especially when waking up out of bed.

Thanks for all the details

Really appreciate your input brother

 

[goloco]

Use as low a dose as possible. Once you knock the acne down, maintain it with very low dose. 10 mg daily if possible. Maintenance takes a lot less once the acne is gone.




Also supplement that with tazarotene topical cream 0.1% which is extremely potent against acne. It's a newer version of accutane but topical and more selective for acne and skin health.

Thank you for the reminder about the cream

I have some of the tazarotene cream... I bought it through an online site called: redboxrx
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Do you recommend a different source for the cream?

My VA clinic Doctor won't/can't prescribe the cream. I'm service connected for cystic acne, among other disabilities....

 

[carbs]

Chap sticks are a must.

The stuff does it's job very well but you count the days to get off it.

 

[goloco]

There’s some good videos on this topic by vigorous Steve on YouTube

I should've known.... I value his holistic approach, alongside others like Paul Chek, Charles Poliquin, etc.

Thanks, will definitely add to my watch later list

 

[goloco]

(A)
Similar to some of you, who seem to have acne repeating to pop up, over the years....I get more curious and inspired to dig deeper into other impactful aspects

I value sources who integrate a holistic approach to treat something like cystic acne

I value Paul Chek's perspective, listening to this 5 part series on fungal infections on my 5am cardio this morning....Im considering other aspects like changing the air filter in my house, more mindful of my nutrition, creating a solid probiotic protocol after this accutane run, etc.

(1)
What do you recommend for a probiotic protocol after running accutane?

Do you take a specific probiotic stack to protect your gut health during the accutane run?

(2)
Just received MA Research's BPC/TB500 combo peptide
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Will be running daily, starting today
250mcg TB
250mcg BPC
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This is supposed to assist gut health, joint health and inflammation, so I'm curious to see how beneficial it could be during the accutane run

 

[Black Beard]

Thank you for the reminder about the cream

I have some of the tazarotene cream... I bought it through an online site called: redboxrx
^
Do you recommend a different source for the cream?

My VA clinic Doctor won't/can't prescribe the cream. I'm service connected for cystic acne, among other disabilities....

Dermatologist and most PCPs will Rx it.


You can also get from indian pharma sites like ADC or reliableRx


I don't know about redboxRx but counterfeit taz cream is unlikely.


You will know if its real, peeling and dryness are common when first starting. Its extremely effective against acne.