I put together my personal opinions of all those face washes, medicated creams, scrubs, rubs, oils, gels, pads, soaps and skin care “systems” on this new page.

I’ve also included helpful tips on how to best use each anti-acne product and also reviews of the prescription drugs I have used in the past.

Anti-Acne Product Reviews Page

Each drug has it’s own information page that includes any personal insight I might have to offer based upon my experiences using the medication.

The drugs are also split up into categories based upon their type such as “Retinoids”, “Antibiotics”, and “Topical”. The prescription medications are labeled with “Rx” and the over the counter products are marked with “OTC”.

Click on the link below to learn more about the anti-acne medication options available today.

Acne Drug Guide & Information Page

It includes answers to the most frequently asked questions about Accutane (a.k.a. Isotretinoin). Some of the topics touched upon include the temporary side effects, costs, results, generic brands, pregnancy precautions, and the long term effects.

To read my Accutane FAQ, click on the link below.

Accutane (Isotretinoin) Drug Frequently Asked Questions Page

Hopefully my Acne FAQ will help guide you on the path to clearer skin.

Click on the link below to visit the new page.

Acne Vulgaris Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

To add some more useful information to my Accutane Journal, I created a separate page with pictures of my face from each of the 6 months that I was taking Isotretinoin (both the Sotret & Accutane brands).

I added comments in between each row of pictures to help you understand how the Isotretinoin was working at that point in my six month treatment. I also divided the photos into three categories: “Before Accutane”, “During”, and “After”.

Click on this link to visit my Before & After Accutane Pictures page.

In my Accutane Journal, I include the details of my first dermatologist appointment, the monthly liver tests, the two week initial break-out, the drug’s costs, patient precautions, the side effects and more.

If you’ve been prescribed the drug, I highly recommend you read my Accutane Journal for the best ways to cope with the side effects such as the dry eyes, dry lips, dandruff, and the increased sensitivity to the sun’s UV rays.

Hopefully my experiences with help you find the product that works best for you with a minimal amount of time and money wasted.

Here’s the link to my Acne Product Reviews page.

I added specific comments to the “My Skin Pictures” section to help you match up what’s happening with my skin as the year progresses and how they relate to what anti-acne medication or product I was experimenting with at the time.

To start reading my entries click on the following link.

My Acne Journal 1997-2007

I spent years trying over the counter products without much success. Don’t make the same mistake that I did. Get some professional help from doctors who have access to a huge variety of prescription oral and topical medications.

To visit the directory and search for a doctor in your area click on the following link.

USA Dermatologist & Dermatology Clinic Directory

Some of the key features of the site are my annual Acne Journal with skin photos, my more specific Accutane Journal, the Acne Drug Guide, the Product Reviews section, the Acne FAQ, my Accutane Before & After Pictures, the USA Dermatologist Directory, and the Accutane FAQ.

I’m confident that reading my experience struggling with acne will help you save time, save money, regain your self esteem, restore your self confidence, and guide you on the path to a blemish free face.

Sincerely,
Paul