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32 Year Old Going on Accutane -New Hartford, NY
UPDATED FROM Cetta23
1 year post
So it's back to square one
Cetta23January 16, 2015
WORTH IT$10
I've been off Accutane since August. My skin was clear for about 3 months then slowly I started breaking out all over again. I have tiny bumps all over my cheeks and jaw line. I've started with the cystic acne again. So I am back on the high blood pressure pills that help with hormones and now I'm on a topical called Ziana. The Dr wants to start from the beginning first and see what works before starting the Accutane again. I'm so sad over this! My skin looked so good and now it's a mess again. :(
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February 25, 2015
Really, don't worry or stress. I was on Accutane 7 years ago for 5 maybe six months for terrible cystic acne, mostly on my lower face. I can tell you since then, there were many times I feared my acne would come back as severe as it was.... It never did. You will see, however, that your skin may break out here and there, but it will eventually go away. Currently I may break out for a month, not as bad as before, then be clear for two or three months. I even at one point wanted to go back on... My doctor advised I didn't for many reasons. Happy now that I didn't cause I've gotten use to how my skin works. I've also noticed that if I take certain vitamins my skin will break out. Look at what your eating, are u putting anything new into your body. I really wish you well. I know the pains of cystic acne....
June 27, 2015
Well, as you said your acne looks like a very bad case of hormonal. Honestly I would recommend a naturopath and see if you can't get those hormones in balance. That would be the root of the problem. I had a lot of issues when I quit BC (I may not be able to have kids ever) but at least I got my periods back somewhat normal and my skin is not the best-- super oily, large pores, mild acne-worst during cycle but it's not cystic anymore. Whatever you do, I wish you the best, love and light
UPDATED FROM Cetta23
10 months post
5 months post Accutane
Cetta23October 22, 2014
So I've been off of Accutane for almost 5 months. I had my follow up appointment last week and I am back on topicals! My skin still looks great compared to what it did in the beginning but I'm having breakouts again. My Dr is hoping the topical works this time since my skin is now different from being on Accutane. She'll see me again in 3 months to decide what to do next. So fingers crossed this is just another crazy phase in my acne journey :)
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UPDATED FROM Cetta23
9 months post
3 months post accutane
Cetta23September 14, 2014
So I've been off of Accutane for about 3 months and just this past week I have been getting tiny pimples on my chin and forehead. I woke up this morning and found one on my cheek. And for the past few weeks my skin is super oily! The pimples are nothing compared to what I've had in the past but I must say I'm a little disappointed. I know that after a while you start to get little pimples again but I was just so happy with my skin for the past 4 months. I was hoping it wouldn't happen this soon. Don't get me wrong I'm still loving my skin, just a little sad to have these little guys showing up already! Fingers crossed I never have to deal with what I had to before.
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September 14, 2014
Sorry to hear that, however we are human and we do get pimples from time to time...so don't worry about it. As for your oily skin, there could be a number of reasons - change in weather, stress, hormonal....just keep an eye on it and return to your dermatologist if the condition worsens. Take care!
I am so sorry to hear this. The acne certainly can return after Accutane. Here are some FAQ's I thought you mind find helpful:
CHANCES OF ACNE COMING BACK AFTER ACCUTANE TREATMENT?
WILL ACNE RETURN IF I STOP TAKING ACCUTANE?
Keep us posted on your progress, and hey..keep your chin up ;)