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One month post amnesteem
I've been off accurate almost a month and Tho I was scared to go off the drug, fearing the acne would be back, I'm pleased to report no such thing. I am not strict about a cleansing routine, so I have some superficial bumps, but if I kept to a good regimen I'm sure they'd be gone. At any rate, despite all the side effects and roller coaster with iPledge, I'm glad I did it.
Below are today's pics, 4 weeks off the 'tane.
Below are today's pics, 4 weeks off the 'tane.
Update-7 month mark
I've had some ups and downs, finally found that the lower dosage works best for me. I've cumulatively been on Amnesteen or Claravis for 7 months (May-Oct & Dec-current, brief break due to Claravis side effects). I can say the side effects from Claravis were unbearable. Migraines, nose bleeds, skin that would tear, dry skin around my hairline and in my eyebrows, body aches, muscle aches, just to name a few. Then came the unimaginable- the nether region. I won't bother anyone with details, but it was not ok.
At any rate, I've had great results. I have the rest of this month and possibly one more month after. My derm will decide in a month.
At any rate, I've had great results. I have the rest of this month and possibly one more month after. My derm will decide in a month.
Back on amnesteem
Well after 30 days off amnesteem, I returned to my Derm doc and she has allowed me to return to taking Accutane. I was sooooo relieved.
I haven't been completely clear, but there has been definite improvement in my skin and no cysts for almost two months. My skin and hair have returned to their normal oily state, but any recent acne is quite superficial.
So glad to finish my treatment. Will begin on Dec 4!
I haven't been completely clear, but there has been definite improvement in my skin and no cysts for almost two months. My skin and hair have returned to their normal oily state, but any recent acne is quite superficial.
So glad to finish my treatment. Will begin on Dec 4!
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Christine Connor Goold