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23 Years Old, Giving a Try to Accutane - Beverly Hills, CA
UPDATED FROM Wolf007
3 months post
2nd month on Accutane 40mg per day
Wolf007June 7, 2015
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I'm starting my 3rd month on monday June 8, and during this entire 2nd month on accutane, I have experienced dry lips, dry face, tiredness, dry eyes, and some thinning hair?? Idk if is my imagination, but i see myself with less hair.... I'm going to upload pictures for each week, for this 2nd month. I had nodular cyst acne on both of my cheeks :( , which left me with hyper-pigmentation. I'm using skinceuticals phyto for the hyper-pigmentation. I'm seeing more scars due to old acne, and have my right eye red. I can't say that I'm seeing improvements, but I need to control my acne first, before doing any acne treatment for scars, sun damage, and hyper-pigmentation. I'm hoping to be done with the treatment already, it's really unconfortable to be putting lip balm any 5 or 10 minutes.
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UPDATED FROM Wolf007
2 months post
Almost a month on accutane
Wolf007May 6, 2015
This is a quick update,
Most of my face is getting better, except my left cheek, when i usually don't breakout or get any pimples at all (see picture). I tried picking on them, but didn't help. Its been a week since i dont get pimples anywhere else just my cheek. Idk if this a good sign or not. I mean i know your pores are changing, and some areas improve faster than others?
Most of my face is getting better, except my left cheek, when i usually don't breakout or get any pimples at all (see picture). I tried picking on them, but didn't help. Its been a week since i dont get pimples anywhere else just my cheek. Idk if this a good sign or not. I mean i know your pores are changing, and some areas improve faster than others?
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May 27, 2015
It's been 20 days since u posted. How is your face now?
May 27, 2015
Yes, I know. Time flies...
Initial breakout very bad, didnt want to upload anything..
It's getting better by now..
I'll upload some pics pretty soon..
UPDATED FROM Wolf007
26 days post
3rd Week!
Wolf007April 26, 2015
Its really hard for me to do my review from my phone, but here it is.
11 days - 40 mg per day
7 days - no medicine, because i was sick.
7 days - 40 mg every other day.
2 days so far with 40 mg every day again.
Today i woke up and see my face different, is hurting, I guess because its super dry, i see that is getting red, i see wrinkles,.. my derm advised me to do salycilic peels and clear and brilliant, for better results.(Thinking about doing those)
This is what i'm using:
. Cerave moisturizer lotion
. Jan marini sunscreen 33
. Jan marini cleanser
. Dr. Dans cortibalm for my dry lips
. Systane for my dry eyes.
11 days - 40 mg per day
7 days - no medicine, because i was sick.
7 days - 40 mg every other day.
2 days so far with 40 mg every day again.
Today i woke up and see my face different, is hurting, I guess because its super dry, i see that is getting red, i see wrinkles,.. my derm advised me to do salycilic peels and clear and brilliant, for better results.(Thinking about doing those)
This is what i'm using:
. Cerave moisturizer lotion
. Jan marini sunscreen 33
. Jan marini cleanser
. Dr. Dans cortibalm for my dry lips
. Systane for my dry eyes.
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April 26, 2015
What is a salicylic peel? I would like to know as I'm on my 2nd week of accutane. Will it dry your face out more? The pics u posted are they showing improvement? To me your skin doesn't look bad.
April 27, 2015
Here's a link about salicylic acid peel. http://www.realself.com/reviews/salicylic-peel
I haven't done one myself.
Derm put me on accutane for 5 months, 3 clear and brilliants and salicylic acid peels. Basically do one each month (not 2 at the same time) I dont know if it will dry my skin even more, Im gonna try one next week. My main concern is my neck and cheeks. Lets see if it works :)
April 27, 2015
ohhhhh are you sure you should be doing a peel while on roaccutane? you run a high risk of damaging your skin, it will dry it out A LOT! Did your derm suggest that you do these peels?? I have been told by my derm that i shouldnt have any procedures like a peel or laser until at least 12 months after completing the course....
April 27, 2015
Please research doing salicylic peel while on accutane before doing it, i've just had a hunt around google, and the general consensus is that you can cause a lot of damage. I know you want to speed up the process as much as possible, but patience really is key with accutane.
April 27, 2015
My derm is Dr. Jason emer and here is a link where he answers my clear and brilliant concern. He told me that the healing will be slower, but the results will be even better. I guess, you are right, I probably shouldnt risk it. I just dont know. http://www.realself.com/question/seattle-wa-clear-brilliant-treatment-accutane
April 27, 2015
I think if I were u I would hold off on the peel. I'm starting to feel like a dried up prune on my face so if a peel causes dry skin I definitely wouldn't do it right now. How long have you been on the accutane so far?
April 27, 2015
Yes, even though my derm advised me to do a light peel, I think i will just wait until my dryness goes away.... My face is super dry too.
It's almost a month with accutane generic brand claravis.
What moisturizer are you using for your face?
April 28, 2015
I have been using Cerave moisturizing cream. Seems to be working pretty well. Its a thick lotion. Non greasy. It says Non-comedogenic and non irritating with ceramics and hyaluronic acid. I really like it. What are you using?
Thank you for your update - hang in there. I thought you would find this helpful: Accutane and Hair Loss