saw this and thought be good to put hear for those who suffer
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Accutane, antibiotics, benozyl peroxide, zineryt (A GUIDE TO ACNE REMOVAL!)

Right over the past few months I have read countless threads about people either using Accutane, looking into using Accutane or suffering from acne and not knowing what to take. Because of this I've decided to put a thread together to detail over what I have experienced during my time using Accutane, and in my 13 years of suffering from acne. I hope that my experiences will help some of you clear up your acne or even stop you from developing severe acne on steroid cycles like I did.



I'll start by saying that I am not a doctor, nor do I have any medical experience whatsoever. I only speak from experience and the protocols I have followed over the years. What protocol you follow will depend on the severity of your acne.




Mild Acne
PANOXYL HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED!!! The doctor can prescribe benozyl peroxide cream but failing that you can order various other alternatives online. Just remember the prices are usually much higher than they were with Panoxyl!!!

First off if you suffer from mild spots either on or off cycle then a cream that contains Benozyl peroxide will help keep it at bay. Benozyl peroxide works by acting as an antiseptic and drawing oxygen into the pore to release the dirt from within. It also has anti-inflammatory properties which helps reduce the redness of your spots. You can apply the cream to the affected area before bed at night, but remember that it can stain your pillows so just be careful. The most commonly used benozyl peroxide cream is called Panoxyl. It is available over the counter at most pharmacies in the U.K and comes in a variety of forms and strengths. I'd start by using the weakest and depending on how you react I'd slowly (every 2 weeks or so) build yourself up to the strongest. If your acne begins to clear with one of the weaker versions then stick with it. Some of the stronger versions can leave the skin red and looking dry and inflamed.


Side effects of benozyl peroxide can include reddening of the skin, and dry peeling skin.

Another product which is very good for mild acne is COOP hand wash. It contains salicylic acid which is found in clearasil but costs about 40-50p per bottle. If you add some to your bath, or wash yourself with it in the shower it will help to fight the acne.


Products to use against mild acne :
Panoxyl 2.5%, 5%, 10% ( I recommend the cream over the gel, although I think the 10% version only comes as a gel from what I remember)

COOP Hand wash

Simple hydrating light moisturizer. (Apply the moisturizer lightly if you begin to suffer from dry skin as a result of the Panoxyl.) This is the only moisturizer I have ever used that doesn't block the pores and cause more acne. When first applied it can make your face appear slightly red but this subsides within about 20 minutes.


Apply the panoxyl before bed at night to the affected area. Add the COOP hand wash to your bath or use it as a shower gel in the shower. Make sure to wash twice a day and change your bedding (Especially your pillow cases) once a week.



Moderate Acne to Severe Acne
For moderate to severe acne prescription medication is required.

I recommend you just completely avoid all oral antibiotics. They are a complete waste of time. They don't fight the bacteria until it has formed and therefore you will still continue to get spots even whilst on treatment although they do not look as red.



For moderate to severe acne ACCUTANE IS REQUIRED!!!!! I can't express that enough! Changing your shirts, changing your bedding, having showers, changing your diet and even washing regularly all help to reduce break outs, but to treat acne properly and stop it all together ACCUTANE IS REQUIRED!!!!



The doctor cannot prescribe accutane so you will have to be referred to a DERM. Because of this some people choose to source it themselves from online. If you decide to source it yourself always research your source before you buy anything. You don't want fake stuff and you also don't want someone to run off with your money.


Accutane works by stopping the sebaceous glands from producing as much oil. This in turns stops the pores from becoming clogged up and creating acne. Long term treatment with isotretinoin has been shown to effectively treat acne in 90% of patients over two courses. It is a miracle drug imo and anyone with moderate to severe acne should consider using it. The side effects are largely over rated. Most people only suffer from dry lips and dry eyes although some people do get more severe side effects such as massive breakouts of acne etc. So this should be taken into consideration should you decide to use it.