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Severe Acne I have no more options.

For about 3 years now i've had cystic acne. It now dominates my forhead, cheeks (very badly), my nose and some of my chin. The cheeks are the worst - as they have dark red and light dots mixed in with the inflamation of where i've past burst them or had them injected.

3 years, tried every single thing i can think of. Was on Roaccitane for a year (wen't to a dermatologist and he prescribed them, it dried my skin up a peach but did nothing to help the acne). He then said he'd ask a surgeon to see if they can get a laSer surgery op on my face, but was informed as it isn't life threatening - they can't do it on the NHS.

Doubt we can afford to go private, so just wondered if anyone had any advice of what i can do?

I have a lovely girlfriend, and general school life isn't bad (i'm almost 17) - but it's the point in which i want to feel confident, i love drama and performing music but don't have the courage.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

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Mar 06, 2009
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Photodynamic Treatment for severe acne
by: Raffaella

Try Photodynamic theraphy.
Photodynamic Acne Treatment (PDT)is a process by which a photosensitizing agent (Levulan) is applied to your skin. A Photosensitizing agent is a special solution applied to the skin that is activated by a specific wavelength of light, which ?turns it on.? Levulan has been used extensively for the treatment of a variety of different skin conditions.
An important part of the treatment program is medical extraction of blackheads and acne pustules. This procedure will expedite the improvement in your skin condition by cleaning the pores of hardened sebum and infected debris.
The advantages of PDT are rapid treatment of acne lesions all over the face, no scarring, no surgical excisions and no systemic side effects.

Mar 10, 2009
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Accutane treatment
by: Anonymous

I had severe cystic acne for four years as a teenager that was resistant to all medications at the time and was told by my doctor that I would have to learn to live with it.I finally was put on 'Accutane' by my dermatologist and after about three months treatment was rid of all forms of acne. In the last twenty three years since using 'Accutane'I have had one very minor and short lived return of cystic acne(a few minor cysts on my shoulders which lasted a few weeks only),but have otherwise been totally clear with no side effects.I don't know if Accutane has been replaced by a newer drug,but it was the only thing that worked for what was
considered an 'untreatable'condition for me.

May 04, 2010
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Rodan+Fields
by: Anonymous

Rodan+Fields (makers of Proactive) have come out with a new and improved Unblemish regimen...It has changed my life! I had bad acne all my life...but not anymore! I have beautiful skin now! Check out my website. There is a 60 day empty bottle money back guarantee! tshawver.myrandf.com

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