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Hello and sorry for the late reply. Being that there is almost no understanding of the underlying cause of PAS, it is difficult to say...

Can you describe your side effects in more detail please

Took accutane at 20mg for six months in 2011. Have been walking dead since.

Also since 5 alpha reductase is down regulated it leads to less de-activation of cortisol so maybe that’s the best way forward for PAS...

So a little backstory: I took Accutane for a year or so around 2011-2012 when I was 16. I had no noticeable effects on libido (that I...

I’ve been working on my health a lot so things have improved but the things that remain seem to be fatigue, depression, lack of...

Yes and as per the study says the reason the constant elevated cortisol levels is because dysregulating Glucocorticoids now do not...

I have not read it all just skimmed through it but I agree with you. We know cortisol if chronically elevated can cause depression...

I think your on the right path Alex, I think our problem lies from the study below regarding Glucocorticoids and Corticotropin Release...

SP + accutane sufferer

The best way is to stop taking Accutane. No one here will condone the use of the drug. It may or may not be too late once you begin to...

Hello, I've been taking accutane for 24 days (40mg a day). There are no side effects for now but im very scared about the sexual...

So I have a new theory as to why we experience PAS. Vitamin A plays a huge role in the body especially forming various steroids. So if...

Best bet would be to email the authors of the Finasteride study (Melcangi et al.) and ask who did it for them and if it's likely...

I will look to see if this procedure is possible. does anyone know who we could send a sample to for analysis?? are there any private...