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Experimental drug aids kids with nervous system tumor
Adding an experimental immunotherapy drug to the standard regimen of care extended the lives and decreased the risk of a disease recurrence in children with high-risk neuroblastoma, a new study says.
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Weitz & Luxenberg Presents Webinars and In-Person Meetings for Business Owners and Employees Affected by the BP Oil …
–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys invite business owners, commercial fishing operations and others facing financial loss caused by the BP oil spill, to register to attend one of our meetings.
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A few nice Accutane images I found:

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Suicidal Thoughts May Be Due To Acne Rather Than Medication
Depressive side effects which were thought to be caused by acne medications, such as Accutane and Claravis, may in fact be caused by the acne itself, say researchers in a new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. The writers suggest that fears that acne drugs may cause suicidal thoughts may have been overstated. Young people with severe acne have considerably higher levels …
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Acne ups suicidal thoughts in teens
Increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts among teenagers with severe pimples is because of the acne itself and not the used medications, a new study says.
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The Day in Medicine
Concerns about vaccine safety are waning, as Immunization rates are once again on the rise.Manuel Gallegus has that story and more in today’s health watch report.A new report shows kids are getting their shots. The Centers for Disease Control says childhood immunization rates are more than 90 per cent for children 19 to 35 months old. Only fewer than one percent got no vaccinations at all …
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Bad acne linked to suicidal thinking in teens
Compared to their clear-skinned peers, teens who have bad acne are more than twice as likely to have mental health problems and are at greater risk of having suicidal thoughts, according to a new study of Norwegian youth.
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Question by Kelsey C: What cleanser should i use when on accutane?
My dermitologist told me that i have to use a “bland” cleanser now that im into my second month of 60 g of accutane a day. I was wondering if this is right and if so, why? Any other tips for while on accutane would be welcome, Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Carla (:
My brother was on Accutane for awhile too. He used Cetaphil. Its really gentle mild cleanser its oil free too. It makes your skin feel soft as well:)

http://www.acne.org/cetaphil-gentle-skin-cleanser-reviews/17/page1.html

Heres some reviews of cetaphil if your curious.

OH- and the reason why you need to start using a bland cleanser is because your dermetologist put you on a higher dose, and strong acne cleansers could really hurt your skin since its so senstive while using accutane.

Let me tell you it works wonders though, my brothers acne is totally gone!

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Question by Nickole L: If I stop taking Accutane can i start a new medication right away?
I stop taking my accutane mid third month because it just wasn’t working at all. I have a derm appointment tomorrow can my derm give me a new prescription for another medicine or do i have to wait a certain amount of time, when the Accutane is out of my system?

Thank you:)

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Answer by אהבה
You do realize that Accutane is the most powerful acne medication on the market, right? There is nothing your doctor can give you that would work better than Accutane in clearing up your skin. Trust me — I’ve been having bad acne problems for over a decade, and I’ve tried pretty much EVERYTHING. Take it from me, Accutane is the ONLY thing out there that will help you.

Instead of switching you to another medication, your dermatologist will most likely just tell you to keep taking the Accutane until you start to see results. The reason why you haven’t been noticing results yet is because Accutane typically takes 4-6 months to clear up a person’s skin. Since you’ve only been taking it for three months, you shouldn’t give up yet. Just try to be patient and keep taking it every day. Keep in mind that Accutane doesn’t work for some people the first time around, and so they must be “retreated” for an additional 4 to 6 months in order for the Accutane to clear up their skin. Accutane barely did anything for one of my friends with really bad acne during her first 6-month course, so her doctor gave it to her for another 6 months and that’s when she started noticing results.

Just be patient and keep taking it. That’s the best advice I could give you. Nothing else is going to help you. Let the Accutane run its course and if your skin hasn’t cleared up after six months of taking it, then consult your doctor about possibly starting another course.

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I have acne. What am I doing wrong?
Many of my patients with acne say they feel as though they must be doing something wrong to be cursed with this disfiguring disease. Many suffer from guilt, ranging from lack of personal hygiene to having “bad thoughts” and thinking their acne is punishment.
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Acne meds may inflame bowels
Acne is a difficult enough burden for a young person to bear. Now, there’s evidence that antibiotics commonly prescribed to help control severe breakouts may, in a very small number of patients, lead to inflammatory bowel disease.
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