should i just hop on accutane

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im 17 and used to have perfect skin until like a 2 years ago and since then my skin hasn't been clear. i got to max tretinoin dose and that didn't do shit and rn im on tazarotene max dose, clindamiacin, and azelaic acid (havent used in a week cuz ts js broke me out) and my shit is just getting worse. i also use mostly korean skincare (face wash, toner, moisturizer, spf). should i js hop on accutane at this point cuz my shit is NOT getting better? also should i start using tinted spf or bb creams in the meantime. im on reta and could get ghk but that rly isnt for acne.. idk
 
hop on and accutane in the same sentence😭😭
 
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im 17 and used to have perfect skin until like a 2 years ago and since then my skin hasn't been clear. i got to max tretinoin dose and that didn't do shit and rn im on tazarotene max dose, clindamiacin, and azelaic acid (havent used in a week cuz ts js broke me out) and my shit is just getting worse. i also use mostly korean skincare (face wash, toner, moisturizer, spf). should i js hop on accutane at this point cuz my shit is NOT getting better? also should i start using tinted spf or bb creams in the meantime. im on reta and could get ghk but that rly isnt for acne.. idk
damaged skin barrier but obv go on accutane
 
im 17 and used to have perfect skin until like a 2 years ago and since then my skin hasn't been clear. i got to max tretinoin dose and that didn't do shit and rn im on tazarotene max dose, clindamiacin, and azelaic acid (havent used in a week cuz ts js broke me out) and my shit is just getting worse. i also use mostly korean skincare (face wash, toner, moisturizer, spf). should i js hop on accutane at this point cuz my shit is NOT getting better? also should i start using tinted spf or bb creams in the meantime. im on reta and could get ghk but that rly isnt for acne.. idk
how long did u use tret?, korean skincare can be misleading with the ph values (source trust me bro) do you moisturize enough? blablabla u get my point

if uve tried literally everything and nothing works then yes go ahead
 
try removing stress, warm showers to relax any muscle tension in your face and get most of the oil buildup out, eat completely clean whole foods (Fish, meat, Chicken, cheese, milk, eggs, some animal organs, fruits (blueberries, strawberry, banana, etc)) and drink a ton of water

m on tazarotene max dose, clindamiacin, and azelaic acid (havent used in a week cuz ts js broke me out) and my shit is just getting worse. i also use mostly korean skincare (face wash, toner, moisturizer, spf
It's not bad but the more chemicals you put in the more damage it kinda does, you want the face to have no inflammation and completely natural, just minimal stuff, having a 90 step skincare routine is a scam tbh

Stress control, good sleep, clean diet, and addressing why you get acne will do everything
 
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how long did u use tret?, korean skincare can be misleading with the ph values (source trust me bro) do you moisturize enough? blablabla u get my point

if uve tried literally everything and nothing works then yes go ahead
used tret for like a yr. idk i think i moisturize enough but i could be not
 
try removing stress, warm showers to relax any muscle tension in your face and get most of the oil buildup out, eat completely clean whole foods (Fish, meat, Chicken, cheese, milk, eggs, some animal organs, fruits (blueberries, strawberry, banana, etc)) and drink a ton of water


It's not bad but the more chemicals you put in the more damage it kinda does, you want the face to have no inflammation and completely natural, just minimal stuff, having a 90 step skincare routine is a scam tbh

Stress control, good sleep, clean diet, and addressing why you get acne will do everything
yeah lowk idk my diet was dialed asf last summer and i saw some changes but my biggest shit is stress and sleep cz im a student and thats sum im never gonna rly get rid of so thats why im js considering accutane
 
damaged skin barrier but obv go on accutane
gpt said i might have that and thats y i cut out azelaic acid. do u think i should just try cleanser retinoid and moisturizer and see what that does?
 
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used tret for like a yr. idk i think i moisturize enough but i could be not
i mean bro honestly youre 17 its most likely just hormones my skin was dogshit when I was 17, but obv u dont want that and its not like u wanna wait till ur 20+
maybe you overuse products? is ur skin irritated/burning after u wash it etc? you could try topical clindamycin it helped me, if ur scared of accutane sides that is, if not id just get accutane (after you rule out everything else)
 
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gpt said i might have that and thats y i cut out azelaic acid. do u think i should just try cleanser retinoid and moisturizer and see what that does?
get a gentle non acidic cleaner.
if it doesn't work just go use Accutane.
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i mean bro honestly youre 17 its most likely just hormones my skin was dogshit when I was 17, but obv u dont want that and its not like u wanna wait till ur 20+
maybe you overuse products? is ur skin irritated/burning after u wash it etc? you could try topical clindamycin it helped me, if ur scared of accutane sides that is, if not id just get accutane (after you rule out everything else)
nvm you already named it
 
im 17 and used to have perfect skin until like a 2 years ago and since then my skin hasn't been clear. i got to max tretinoin dose and that didn't do shit and rn im on tazarotene max dose, clindamiacin, and azelaic acid (havent used in a week cuz ts js broke me out) and my shit is just getting worse. i also use mostly korean skincare (face wash, toner, moisturizer, spf). should i js hop on accutane at this point cuz my shit is NOT getting better? also should i start using tinted spf or bb creams in the meantime. im on reta and could get ghk but that rly isnt for acne.. idk
Accutane is usually prescribed if you finished your puberty and still have lot of oil secretion. it helps to lower your oil glands in face and not just instantly erase acne nodes (like most ppl think). You are still 17 and hormones are working, so yeah you'll get acne.

Also, Don't overdo your skincare. limit the amount of actives you use. You are stressing and damaging the skin barrier.
Use benzonyl peroxide 2.5% on acne and mattefying moisturizer (and also use hocl face spray in between day and after working out).
 
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if you want clear skin and to look better than yeah...
 
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Accutane is usually prescribed if you finished your puberty and still have lot of oil secretion. it helps to lower your oil glands in face and not just instantly erase acne nodes (like most ppl think). You are still 17 and hormones are working, so yeah you'll get acne.

Also, Don't overdo your skincare. limit the amount of actives you use. You are stressing and damaging the skin barrier.
Use benzonyl peroxide 2.5% on acne and mattefying moisturizer (and also use hocl face spray in between day and after working out).
i used to use benzonyl peroxide but it didnt work. idk my derm offered accutane in the past so lowk idk
 
i mean bro honestly youre 17 its most likely just hormones my skin was dogshit when I was 17, but obv u dont want that and its not like u wanna wait till ur 20+
maybe you overuse products? is ur skin irritated/burning after u wash it etc? you could try topical clindamycin it helped me, if ur scared of accutane sides that is, if not id just get accutane (after you rule out everything else)
idk bro im NOT tryna wait 3 years for the hopes of clearing my skin ive alr been dealing w ts
 
i used to use benzonyl peroxide but it didnt work. idk my derm offered accutane in the past so lowk idk
if your derma offered you accutane then first ask another opinion. because accutane is usually not optimal to take when hormones are working and it'll 100% interfere with hormones.

If the other doctor also said its fine to take on lower dose then you can take it.
 
if your derma offered you accutane then first ask another opinion. because accutane is usually not optimal to take when hormones are working and it'll 100% interfere with hormones.

If the other doctor also said its fine to take on lower dose then you can take it.
derm offered it over a year ago and ive done all the other options besides antibiotics. should i try those first and then see? idk my stomach is alr fucked from reta and thats another thing thats my only worry
 
derm offered it over a year ago and ive done all the other options besides antibiotics. should i try those first and then see? idk my stomach is alr fucked from reta and thats another thing thats my only worry
bro, Avoid taking Accutane with supplements that contain vitamin A (reta or tazarotene). it'll fuck you up. Genuinely, try the things I offered for 6 months minimum then consider accutane.
 
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bro, Avoid taking Accutane with supplements that contain vitamin A (reta or tazarotene). it'll fuck you up. Genuinely, try the things I offered for 6 months minimum then consider accutane.
alr i guess ill try antibiotics then i didn't realize u shouldnt take accutane w reta cuz i see so many people on both
 
alr i guess ill try antibiotics then i didn't realize u shouldnt take accutane w reta cuz i see so many people on both
Just google it, you'll find countless articles about why it's a bad idea. Goodluck on your ascension 👍
 
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