If I'm not approved for roaccutane what other ways are there to get rid of my acne?

Has anyone tried doxycycline? That worked really well for me, but a few days after completing my course the acne was back (this happened 3 times).

Im at a loss as to what to try next as roaccutane is a no go for me.

Did you true using Panoxyl properly? So something like this:

Get an anti bacterial soap wash (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quinoderm-2808384-Face-Wash-150ml/dp/B000KHPG7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358947498&sr=8-1). Get the strongest Panoxyl you can buy (10%, or the prescription one that also has something else in (duac or something).

Use the wash in the morning. Massage, leave it in for a few mins, gently wash it off and PAT dry very carefully. Then leave your face to dry for 10 mins. Then apply as much Panoxyl you can (it says on my duac to use about 2cm for the whole face) but make sure it all rubs in. Do the same at night.

It's basically the instructions for Regimen (http://www.acne.org/regimen.html#regimen_howto) without the moisturizer.

Go for a swim in the dead sea. 'tworks.

I think I've tried tazarotene, it's market name is Zorac isn't it?

That's the annoying thing with tetracycline antibiotics they're similar to benzoyl peroxide where they work when you're on them but as soon as you're off A BAM it's back again :/ have you tried skinoren, it contains azelaic acid which is sometimes more effective in reducing the acne even after you've come off the course.

Yep I did for 3 years I used it properly. I was on the strongest form of Panoxyl you could get and you weren't supposed to layer the stuff on only put a tiny bit on the affected areas as if you put it on the areas that weren't affected they can develop spots, the same with TCP if you put it it on an area that isn't affected more will appear.

Duac done nout for me, it was beyond rubbish and everything just flarred up even more than before due to the lack of effective treatment :/

Well apparently it's actually better to use the lowest strength (2.5%, wikipedia says they are all the same according to tests) and use a LOT of it (it's cheap anyway).

No I haven't I'll look into it, thanks. Do you think that means my acne is hormonal if the anti-biotics make it go away completely and then when I stop it's back?

Yeah. No luck?

Nopes xD

Most likely but I'm not an expert so don't take my word for definite

Try witch hazel, not that crap from chemist laced with alcohol , google organic witch hazel.

I've definately noticed that when I'm stressed my acne is worse than usual so it could potentially be hormonal. Apparently some people have gluten and/or diary allergies which can cause acne flare ups. I'm so desperate think I might give the gluten free diet a go.

I did try a dairy free diet and it definatley had an effect. Not sure how I'd manage a few months without wheat though :O

You have a good reason for the roaccutane then

Skinoren and stop using make up/foundation

I probably do don't I? :P I just hope I'm approved for it even if I am crapping myself about it XD