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UPDATED FROM rosewallacegoldaline
3 months post
The scabs on my hands are getting worse
rosewallacegoldalineAugust 16, 2014
WORTH IT$450
I am now about 2.5 months into my course of Accutane. The scabs I noticed on my hands are getting a bit worse. I thought I'd show a picture so people can see what it looks like and what they can expect if they go on accutane as well.
I've been moisturizing my hands as much as I can. The scabs don't really hurt too much and it doesn't bother me, but other people seem to notice and get weirded out by it. Oh well. I'm sure they noticed my acne a lot more!
I've been moisturizing my hands as much as I can. The scabs don't really hurt too much and it doesn't bother me, but other people seem to notice and get weirded out by it. Oh well. I'm sure they noticed my acne a lot more!
UPDATED FROM rosewallacegoldaline
3 months post
Worried about hyperpigmentation
rosewallacegoldalineAugust 14, 2014
My skin is now 98% clear of active acne. I get maybe 2 or 3 tiny zits a week, but it's a completely manageable amount and it doesn't bother me. What does bother me is all the hyperpigmentation and acne scars that I have left behind. In natural lighting, my skin looks pretty bad; it's all speckled and it's not a uniform colour at all. I took some pictures but it wasn't showing up completely; however, you can still get the idea.
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August 14, 2014
Hey , im in the same shoes you are in. Been having acne all my life basicly and its alot better then it used to be but i want it all gone, problem is my doctor refuses to give me accutane seeing as he thinks that my acne is too mild. Have a bit less then you did in your previous pics but they are cyctic acne so i have decided to order acuutane online.. My question to you is how long did you take accutane for? Thinking about doing 20mg daily but have no idea how long i should take it.
Your skin looks great btw !
August 16, 2014
Good luck with your course! I have been on it for about 2.5 months now. My doctor told me that most people are on it for about 4-6 months. To make sure you don't relapse, the doctor calculates what your cumulative dose of accutane per kg of body weight will be. Apparently most people need to have had about 120 mg of accutane per kg during their whole course. If you google "accutane cumulative dose" you can find out how to calculate that.
Also, since you will be doing it without a doctor, really watch out for warning signs of negative reactions!
August 24, 2014
Omg- never order medication over the internet as it could be very dangerous, as it is not coming from a doctor. This can be potentially fatal. The internet is full of scams and what seems like a good deal could kill you. Sorry to say :/ you must not have insurance?
UPDATED FROM rosewallacegoldaline
3 months post
More side effects
rosewallacegoldalineAugust 7, 2014
I thought I should go into a bit more detail about the side effects I've been experiencing in case anyone is interested. So far, there have been quite a few, but I'm more than willing to deal with them if it means I get great skin. So here is a list!
-I was really into running before I got on Accutane, but I started noticing that although I am fit, I can barely manage to run 5k without stopping. Every time I went for a run, I would be able to run less and less than the time before. It was like my fitness was going down even as I was trying to improve it. Before this, I could run 8k with no problem at all. I'm hoping I can get back into exercising once my course is done.
-I have gotten about 4 major nosebleeds and multiple smaller ones. If I blow my nose, there is always blood in it, which is sort of gross.
-During the first month and a half, my ribcage felt very inflexible. It hurt to lie down and then sit up, or vice versa, because it felt like I my ribcage couldn't move. Weird, but it's mostly gone now.
-I felt nauseated for the first few days after taking it, and I didn't want to eat very much.
-The skin around my mouth is always cracked and scabby for some reason.
-My lips are very dry. I can put lip balm on ten times a day and they will still be dry.
-I get sunburnt in about 2 minutes WITH sunscreen.
-My eyes often get red and teary, maybe because they're dried out. It's one of the more annoying side effects, in my opinion.
-I keep getting all these scabs all over my hands and feet, and a few on my ears. They don't hurt or itch, so I'm not too worried. I do moisturize them, though.
Overall, this has still been totally worth it. My skin hasn't looked this good since I was prepubescent and I'm hopeful that it will last after my course is done.
-I was really into running before I got on Accutane, but I started noticing that although I am fit, I can barely manage to run 5k without stopping. Every time I went for a run, I would be able to run less and less than the time before. It was like my fitness was going down even as I was trying to improve it. Before this, I could run 8k with no problem at all. I'm hoping I can get back into exercising once my course is done.
-I have gotten about 4 major nosebleeds and multiple smaller ones. If I blow my nose, there is always blood in it, which is sort of gross.
-During the first month and a half, my ribcage felt very inflexible. It hurt to lie down and then sit up, or vice versa, because it felt like I my ribcage couldn't move. Weird, but it's mostly gone now.
-I felt nauseated for the first few days after taking it, and I didn't want to eat very much.
-The skin around my mouth is always cracked and scabby for some reason.
-My lips are very dry. I can put lip balm on ten times a day and they will still be dry.
-I get sunburnt in about 2 minutes WITH sunscreen.
-My eyes often get red and teary, maybe because they're dried out. It's one of the more annoying side effects, in my opinion.
-I keep getting all these scabs all over my hands and feet, and a few on my ears. They don't hurt or itch, so I'm not too worried. I do moisturize them, though.
Overall, this has still been totally worth it. My skin hasn't looked this good since I was prepubescent and I'm hopeful that it will last after my course is done.
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August 9, 2014
Your skin looks awesome! What brand and dosage do you take ! Giving my hope !
August 10, 2014
Accutane is sucking all the oils out of your body! I am starting in 11 days. I am AMAZED by your short progress already women!!!! WOW!!! Your skin looks so amazing! You started at 40 mg? You had a very mild initial breakout, lets hope its all uphill from here! I would recommend not exercise while on acctunae, you don't want to damage your body as your body is going to be very weak during treatment. And believe me I am an athlete as well, but I will sacrifice that until I have clear skin that's for sures. Continue to update! I am going to keep a log as well. How is your hair doing? As I know hair thinning and shedding is a very common side effect. I am not even going to use my blowdryer or flat iron while on the course! I am going to be very nice to my body, to hopefully shy away negative side effects. I am just so happy for you :)
August 14, 2014
Good luck with your course! Thanks! I did start on a pretty high dose (for my weight) and I'm soo lucky I didn't get a bad initial breakout. Okay, good to know I'm not the only one who won't be working out on accutane!
My hair is actual doing really well. It's not oily at all so I don't have to wash it every day, and if I don't wash it I don't even need to comb it (which reduces opportunities for breakage). I was a bit worried about thinning at the beginning but so far it's all good!
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