A)Accutane - the only true existing *cure* for acne (i use cure lightly, as
it questionably permanent).
B)Retin-A - another completely useless treatment you may end up wasting
months on for no good reason other than to get your derm to prescribe A)
d.
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> "Weezer =w=" <dropkick_weezer RemoveThis @webtv.net> wrote in message
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> > sorry if this has been discussed, but can someone tell me what accutane
> > and retin-a are? Thanks
> >
>
> Accutane--(A.K.A. Isotretinoin) Isotretinoin is a medication (pill) taken
to
> treat severe nodular acne that has not been helped by other treatments,
> including antibiotics. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A. It decreases
> the amount of sebum (oil) that is released by the sebaceous (oil) glands,
> and it increases that rate at which the skin renews itself. However,
> isotretinoin can cause serious side effects. It is basically a major
> overdose of vitamin A.
>
> Retin-A--(A.K.A. Tretinoin, Retin-A Renova, Vitamin A Acid, Adapalene,
> Differin, Tazarotene, Tazorac) *Topical* retinoids work by unplugging
> clogged pores, allowing other topical medications, such as antibiotics to
> enter the hair shaft and fight underlying infection. A topical antibiotic
is
> often used along with a topical retinoid, an oral antibiotic, and benzoyl
> peroxide. Topical retinoids also work to reduce outbreaks by preventing
dead
> cells from clogging pores. Some of the peeps in here have had little to no
> luck with it...some have had success...
>
> (sources-WebMD and my experiences)
>
> HTH
>
> ^_^ L
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