Posted by EX-PIZZA FACE on February 05, 1997 at 22:42:39:
In Reply to: Re: TANNING: use isotretinoin instead! posted by Unique on February 04, 1997 at 22:55:48:
: : hey guys--
: : my friend wants to know if he can go to the tanning booth to get rid of the
: : acne caused by test propionate? will it have any adverse side effects? thanks for the
: : info!carpei diem to all!lateron--
: : phoneman
: Bar none, the best treatment for acne is isotretinoin--ie Accutane. Most doctors these
: days will prescribe it even for mild cases of acne. I know many people who have used it
: and they don't hardly even have to wash their face or hair because they hardly produce
: any oil. Believe me, this is silver bullet drug--it will even take years off of your skin!
: Keep up the fight
: Unique
I think you're crazy to suggest Accutane for temporary acne. I used to take Accutane, and that is some strong shit. It's as toxic to the liver as Anadrol 50! I used to have to get my liver enzymes checked and shit to make sure I was OK. The shit makes your hair fall out too. It even made my eyebrow hair start to fall out. It made my eyes dry and my lips severly chapped. I also have permanent loss of sebacious gland function in certain "spots" on my skin. These spots where no oil is produced are lighter colored than the rest of my skin. I'm going to look like a damn leopard for the rest of my life. Not to mention that the stuff makes you feel miserable.