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My Accutane Journey! - Melbourne, AU

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Today I started taking my first accutane capsule!...

claire_1205February 17, 2013
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Today I started taking my first accutane capsule! :) I was put on 20mg every second day by my skin doctor for the 1st 2 weeks. And if I tolerate it well, I'm going to take 20mg every day. I'm a 15 year old female and has moderately severe acne. Tomorrow is Monday, and I'm pretty nervous because it's summer now and at school it's going to be really hot and sunny. So I might need to put heaps of sunscreen. Oh well :) So far no side effects as I'm gonna be taking one cap. Every 2nd day. I have seen lots of good reviews on YouTube and on here, and I hope I become one of those lucky people. Wish me luck! Haha :)

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Dr. Susan Robertson

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Laser Dermatology in Box Hill. My derm Dr. Susan Robertson is really helpful. She gave me an "Accutane kit" containing lip balms, moisturisers, sunscreen, etc. Time spent with me is only 4 stars because she had to go overseas to study more. Other than that, she's great! Give her a call anytime and she'll answer in seconds.

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Megan P
February 20, 2013

Definitely wishing you lots of luck!! If I'm following correctly I think you have taken 2 pills now. How are you feeling?? I'm guessing you can't really notice anything this early, but would love to hear.

claire_1205
February 20, 2013
Thank you! Well, I told my doctor that I'm not having trouble with the drug so, she changed it to 1 pill a day. Today I have just finished taking my 4th capsule and its going ok. Still no side effects! I'm feeling fine. Oh and I have noticed that my old breakouts are 'popping out' If you know what I mean. But nothing big :)
Megan P
February 20, 2013

That's good that all is going well in the early stages! Hoping things continue to go well - keep us posted, please. :)

claire_1205
February 21, 2013
Yeah thanks! I am nearly finished with my first week, and I don't know when I'm gonna get dry lips and skin, but I am prepared for it :) and will do!
Megan P
February 21, 2013

Good job being prepared, the dryness will come so if you have some good products on hand you'll be set to go. :)

claire_1205
February 21, 2013
Yeah, and I hope the dryness comes! Because that's when I'll know it's working. :)
Megan P
February 21, 2013

Haha, very true! But more than the dry skin, I'm saying c'mon clear skin for claire_1205!! :)

claire_1205
February 21, 2013
Haha yeah! :)
UPDATED FROM claire_1205
6 days post

UPDATED I have just finished my first week on...

claire_1205February 23, 2013
UPDATED

I have just finished my first week on Accutane, and I'm starting to get dry, chapped lips, but nothing big. That's all. So far, no improvement as its still pretty early. I will be updating again :)

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UPDATED FROM claire_1205
13 days post

It's the start of my 3rd week and I got a...

claire_1205March 2, 2013
It's the start of my 3rd week and I got a nosebleed. I didn't really freak out as I thought it was a side effect of accutane. I've been getting dry lips a lot as well. My face is also peeling/flaking. My forehead is 90% clear! :)

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