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28 Years Old..starting Accutane Treatmen! Eek! - Australia, AU
UPDATED FROM charlottekepinski
4 years post
Review 4 years post Accutane
charlottekepinskiOctober 24, 2019
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It’s been 4 years now since I stopped taking accutane. Eek! Where did that go? I never reached therapeutic dose, I took a small dose for only 4 months and my skin has so far not returned to painful cystic acne! I get the odd painful lump but notice that it tends to shrink and be gone within 2-3 days whereas before I would have that for weeks and it would become more and more inflamed.
I do get the odd breakout, a few white heads around that time of the month but nothing compared to my pre-accutane journey!
I was reminded about the whole thing this week when my brother was told he also has cystic acne and referred to a derm for accutane! I showed him how my skin used to be and he was honestly shocked, many people don’t even remember that I used to have skin so bad and I was even surprised to look back and see just what it was like. Feeling very blessed to ave the skin I have now, it’s not perfect but for me it is amazing and I hope this update 4 years after will give someone the confidence that this could really work and the result can last a indefinitely. Good luck
I do get the odd breakout, a few white heads around that time of the month but nothing compared to my pre-accutane journey!
I was reminded about the whole thing this week when my brother was told he also has cystic acne and referred to a derm for accutane! I showed him how my skin used to be and he was honestly shocked, many people don’t even remember that I used to have skin so bad and I was even surprised to look back and see just what it was like. Feeling very blessed to ave the skin I have now, it’s not perfect but for me it is amazing and I hope this update 4 years after will give someone the confidence that this could really work and the result can last a indefinitely. Good luck
UPDATED FROM charlottekepinski
5 months post
Coming up to a month since finishing and acne coming back :(
charlottekepinskiJanuary 27, 2016
I stopped taking accutane almost a month ago and already my skin is reverting to how it was previously. I have large lumps under the skin on my chin and am really concerned now that it's been for nothing. Going to see him on Friday to discuss. Tummy is awful still, back pain, bloating etc and doctor suspects I have IBS not something I have ever dealt with before. Feeling pretty gutted at the minute :(
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January 27, 2016
your skin looks a lot better now. wish everything will be okay.
I am coming back to Brisbane next month and planning to start Accutane treatment. I am so worried that i cant find a doctor that will give me Accutane. my acne started to leave scar and deep dark mark on my face when they are gone i feel so ugly
I am coming back to Brisbane next month and planning to start Accutane treatment. I am so worried that i cant find a doctor that will give me Accutane. my acne started to leave scar and deep dark mark on my face when they are gone i feel so ugly
January 27, 2016
My heart is breaking for you :( I can only imagine how disappointed and devastated you feel. Hang in there sweet girl. You're still so incredibly beautiful! :)
Do you think the tummy trouble could be one particular food? I thought Accutane was causing my random constipation, but I think I've narrowed it down to yogurt. I haven't had an issue since I stopped eating it, but when I was eating it daily I had painful bloating. Also, sometimes female reproductive issues can cause bloating and back pain. Maybe it's worth a trip to your gynecologist or your regular doctor?
If you still feel up to doing another course and your derm agrees I think you should present your derm with the info regarding cumulative dose. Hopefully he'll listen to your concerns and prescribe an appropriate dose. Everything I've read about dose levels indicate that a low dose must be taken for a longer period of time than a regular dose. In the U.S. most derms are opposed to low dose. They like to nuke acne lol.
Whatever you decide, I'll be praying for you. Please keep us updated. Thinking of you luv :)
Do you think the tummy trouble could be one particular food? I thought Accutane was causing my random constipation, but I think I've narrowed it down to yogurt. I haven't had an issue since I stopped eating it, but when I was eating it daily I had painful bloating. Also, sometimes female reproductive issues can cause bloating and back pain. Maybe it's worth a trip to your gynecologist or your regular doctor?
If you still feel up to doing another course and your derm agrees I think you should present your derm with the info regarding cumulative dose. Hopefully he'll listen to your concerns and prescribe an appropriate dose. Everything I've read about dose levels indicate that a low dose must be taken for a longer period of time than a regular dose. In the U.S. most derms are opposed to low dose. They like to nuke acne lol.
Whatever you decide, I'll be praying for you. Please keep us updated. Thinking of you luv :)
February 16, 2016
Hi Hun. Please update us to let us know how things worked out. Accutane is not always a solid magic bullet. Have you given thought to hormonal means like Spiro?
UPDATED FROM charlottekepinski
5 months post
Side effects whilst coming off accutane??
charlottekepinskiJanuary 9, 2016
This past week I have had really bad bloating nearly every day as well as a late and then overly long period! I'm a bit concerned about it. I put on a little bit of weight whilst on accutane and now I look pregnant most days after eating!! Just wondered if anyone else experienced anything like this?
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January 13, 2016
Hi! I'm on my 5th month on Absorica, but have 4 more to go because I'm taking a low dose. I do notice that my stomach is more bloated than usual. This might have to do with the medicine changing your gut flora or blood levels. If your Doctor says it's ok, you could try taking probiotics or try juicing for awhile to make sure you get it back to normal. Always consult your DR. first though, you could mess up your blood levels if you juice and they arn't average to begin with. And Periods can be affected by everything your body is going through so it might just take some time for your body to get back to how it used to be. Mine are a little heavier on this as well. How are you finished after only 4 months!?
January 27, 2016
I really don't know, he said that 4 months was all I need although I believe that's completely wrong now as I am not even a month off accutane and I have lumps under the skin on my chin that are def going to come to the surface as cystic acne, they are so sore already. I'm pretty gutted :( got an appointment to see him on Friday. My stomach was fine all the time I was on it it's only been since I came off that it has become so sore and bloated. My doctor thinks possible IBS so I don't know how likely he'll be to put me back on accutane but I'm concerned now as I believe my skin will just end up exactly as it was within the next couple of months.
February 4, 2016
Hi! i just found your posts of your experience and its very helpful, being that i'm looking into my acne treatment options.
did you take birth control pills while on accutane? or still on them?
my derm recommended BC pills for me, but it caused too much bloating.
did you take birth control pills while on accutane? or still on them?
my derm recommended BC pills for me, but it caused too much bloating.
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