----Accutane relapse and frustrations with derms---

[amb1]

I thought I would be one of the 'lucky' ones to go on Accutane and never have to worry again....

I was hoping what the derm said was correct, "You're going to wonder why you never did this sooner.".....

I feel dumb now thinking that there could ever be a 'magic pill'.....


At first I thought it was just a bad day. Then it turned into a bad week. Then I blamed it on my period. Then a month passed. Now it has been three months of relapse and things are just getting worse. I am over the denial. It's baaaaack.

Currently, I am having a problem with those same old cysts along the jawline. I am having problems on my forehead like I have never had before. I swear every single pore is backed up. To top it off, I have two of what appear to be dermoid cysts that I will have to get removed on my neck.

After having tried it all, I guess I am out of options here. The derm said that if I ever get unhappy with how things are going, that I should come see him right away. He also said that the only option I have left is a second course of tane and that this will be the "last bullet"......

I have not gone to see him and NO, I will NOT go on another course. Don't get me wrong, I like him and he's a nice person and all, but derms and RX's are all a conspiracy.

[mandersBC]

I'm sorry about your relapse. I understand that must be very frustrating. I haven't used Accutane because I am scared of it. Are you on a birth conrol pill, or would you consider trying one? It could possibly help. Plus, you wouldn't need to go to your derm to get it.... I haven't been to a dermatologist in quite a few years, and I really don't regret it.

[amb1]

I was on OTC for a while and it made things worse. Of course everyone's different, but I am glad it's working for you!!

Thanks for the thought! Means a lot!

About the only thing I haven't tried that I might consider is an appt. with an endocrinologist.

[openseason]

Imagine how much money a dermatologist would make if he said, "You have acne and pimples, I see it. You were born with it and there isnt much that can be done for it."

[mandersBC]

Could you try to set up an appointment with a different derm - perhaps there are other options (that don't involve accutane) that your current dermatologist hasn't thought of? What about spiro?