I am currently taking Accutane, which can only be administered if you are in the IPLEDGE program. This program is ridiculously inconvenient, and expensive. It is used to treat persistent acne. There are blood tests and UA's which amount to a lot of bills. But it is the only affective treatment I have found yet for my acne.
The program is just so ridiculously hard to do because inbetween my doctor visit, I have to go online, and fill out some retarded questions about how I'm preventing myself from getting pregnant, and then I have to go to the pharmacy, and RECEIVE the perscription, before 7 days pass (beginning from the day I saw my doctor). If the pharmacy is out, then I'm SOL, because then I have to wait another month before I can get my perscription again because IPLEDGE is gay.
I am really looking to get out of this program because it is AWFUL and I hate it. Does any one know of any other program or treatment that works for acne? I am not talking face scrubs and other stuff.
2007-09-25 10:25:16 · 4 answers · asked by Charleen 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
You are absolutely beautiful the way you are! My advice is don't fret about it. If it is too expensive and inconvenient just forget about it. I am sure your boyfriend loves you very much, no matter what.
2007-09-27 06:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by three_holepunch_haircut 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a 16 year old daughter, and I can not imagine how your mother could do that!! This is child abuse.......NEGLECT! Children have (ecspecially teenagers) attitudes, she still should not deny you the basic needs. Nor the love you deserve. Good thing is that you are almost 18, with only 6 months left of school! Call your dad......even tho he is across the nation....he should help you dear. I am so sorry, I can not imagine what is going thru your mom's mind. Don't listen to the things she says......just because you are stubborn does not mean you are a bad child....just get out, go to college, and become the best you. Success is always the best revenge!! Good luck!! (try writing a letter)
2016-03-14 10:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, no. I've done IPledge before, and yes, it sucks. If your acne is severe enough, believe me, it is worth the pain in the butt! Because the stuff does work! And, it's only for around 6 months or so.
2007-09-25 10:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by kim1980tx 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are other medications like tetracycline, Duac Gel, Benzoyl Peroxide Cream, and Eryromycin Cream being used. They do work, but are not good for severe acne.
2007-09-26 06:39:57 · answer #4 · answered by Lea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work with Plastic surgeons and medical spas with just this issue. Here is what you do purchase and take the following products: Anti Blemish
http://www.marketamerica.com/focusconcepts/index.cfm?action=shopping.wpGoShopProducts&storeID=8&cat1ID=USA11304&cat2ID=USA22085
Digestive Enzymes
http://www.marketamerica.com/focusconcepts/index.cfm?action=shopping.wpGoShopProducts&storeID=8&cat1ID=USA10907&cat2ID=USA20915
Ashanti's Beauty Blend
http://www.marketamerica.com/focusconcepts/index.cfm?action=shopping.wpGoShopProducts&storeID=8&cat1ID=USA12025&cat2ID=USA22025
Because these are "natural" they will take 6 weeks to 2 months to see great results. I also can recommend some skin care products but I would need to know more about you and your skin,age,etc.
Feel free to email me with questions or for some pictures at lbhulleman@yahoo.com
2007-09-25 12:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Tough it out..it won't last forever..if it works it should be worth it. I don't know anything else that works..
2007-09-25 10:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by jst4pat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋