I struggled with cystic acne from the ages of 17 to 23. My acne was not severe but persistent.I tried every treatment known to man: over the counter products, Proactiv, prescription Benzoyl Peroxide, Retin-A Micro, chemical peels, vibradermabrasion, Smoothbeam laser, etc. Although combination therapy with Retin-A Micro, chemical peels, and vibradermabrasion helped control my breakouts, I...
So, I started my 40mg Accutane, 1/day on 6/13 and I just finished my first week. I am currently experiencing the chap/dry lips and it seems like nothing helps put I'm hanging in there. I am beginning to break out on both sides of my cheeks more than usually. I will keep a monthly post to track my prpgression. Here are some pictures the day before I started Accutane. It's day 19 of my...
I’m a 35 yr old female who has suffer from acne for 20 yrs I get these HUGE cystic bump along my jaw line.. Ive been on everything antibiotic and topical cream that’s out. So finally decided isotrinotin. I’ve recently started Accutane 9 days ago, and so far I haven’t seen much change in my skin. But I am getting some joint pain in my left knee and my lips are some what dryer. I’m taking 80...
