I started Accutane in November, and my skin became worse (around January) than it was before I started. Now, it is slightly better but still painful and not close to being clear at all. I assumed that it was just taking some time, but now that Im almost done with 5 months (out of 6) my skin would be better. I take it everyday with food and fat, so I dont know what Im doing wrong? Help, all I want is clear skin!
i am coming near the end of my accutane treatment. i weigh 51kg (roughly 112 lbs) and am on 50mg. my course is complete in 2 weeks. i am still breaking out in cysts, and my chin is covered in white heads that are deep in the skin. is accutane just not working for me? or can i expect it to clear even after my course is done?
I am a 155 lb male w/ moderate acne that has not responded to topical retinoids (Retin-A & Differin), oral antibiotics (doxycycline & minocycline), Epiduo, and OTC treatments (salicylic acid & benzoyl peroxide) - all used at different times/combinations under MD supervision. Ive now on been on Accutane for 3 months w/ dosage 40mg/day for month 1 and 80 mg for month 2 & 3. Ive seen close to 0 improvement. Ive taken it w a fatty meal every time. Will I ever see improvement?
So I finished taking accutane on March 16th and my doctor told me I should put moisturizer on my face and then apply 0.025% Tretinoin cream on my face every night before going to bed but I don't see results yet. Should I stick to Tretinoin cream to see if it will eventually help or are there better solutions? **I attached pictures of my face over the course of the past 14 days. I have noticed that my face gets red whenever I sweat or wash my face. Any help or suggestions are welcome! Thanks!
I have suffered the last 5 years of cystic acne which has caused my skin other than the scars to build cysts which are impossible to break even with facials. It seems that extract is in the deepest layer making it impossible to come to the surface. My dermatologist advised there is a chance the cysts will not dissapear. I am in desperate need for advise.
Hello Doctor , I have been on acnetane 20mg for 40 days now ,I have seen no improvement ,actually im getting worse, I avoid taking pictures more than before. My complexion has become darker and I look very ill as the medication is making the acne worse and painful. When does this stop,sometimes I actually regret even taking acnetane. My doctor keep saying it will work but I'm loosing patience.
Im using isotretinoin from last 2 weeks but does not see any improvement.pimples are in same condition.but there are some lil bit side effects 1:dry lips 2:itching and rashes on skin 3:skin dry that cause pain. When i see the improvement in acne. Because im fed up :/. I lost my self confidence
I have been on accutane for 40 days now and i have been expecting to see prograss but instead my acne is still the same and i have noticed a few new zits on my chin , i have read that people start to clear up after the first month so i am a little bit worried that there is something wrong. P.S i get dry lips and dry skin and my hair also got a little bit dry ., when should i expect my face to start clearing up?
Hello, Ive been on Accutane for over 5 months so far, I am currently over half way through my 6th month. The dosages were/are as follow: 40mg-80mg-80mg-80mg-120mg-120mg(currently). Ive also been on prednisone (20mgs) twice throughout my Accutane course, it was 3 pills for 5 days, 2 pills for 5 days, and finally one pill a day for 5 days during month 4/6. The prednisone basically cleared my acne both time, but it always comes back. I am a 19 year old male weighing around 185lbs at 64. Jawline/under chin and forehead acne mostly/back/chest/arms acne.