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25 Year Old Woman That Had Tried Everything Under the Sun for Acne! - Chino Hills, CA
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I have suffered from Acne since the age of 12 and...
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I have suffered from Acne since the age of 12 and progressively got worse at the age of 19 with cystic acne. I am now 25 years old and I have tried about everything from the dermatologist, over-the-counter, and what you find on television. So I decided to finally my last resort is to go on Accutane. I was prescribed Zenatane 40 mg for six months. Honestly I'm just hoping that this works, I'm just tired of this happening to my face, having to cover because others look at you, judge you and I just don't want to have to wear make up anymore. Not saying that I do not go outside without makeup. I go out without it, but I wish people would not judge me based on my face. When you suffer from Acne you know the stress and the agony that you suffer from because of having to always second guess yourself based on "if today will be a good day, based on how many break-outs or cystic breakouts you might have." I don't want that be be the first thing in my mind before I wake up, but it is. Some may say that selfish, or there are other worst things to have. But when you have something that causes you to feel ugly, unattractive, stressed, and just plain sad, why can't this be a good enough reason to "agonize" about? I think I am allowed to feel what I feel and I've paid for it by the pain I feel because anyone that has actually acne knows these damn things hurt. Not just emotionally, but physically hurt. I hope this is option works for me. Acne will not ruin my life, but I just wish for it to chill out a bit. Like can't I have a couple breakouts like everyone else. In due time I guess.
1. On Day 3: Excited more than anything. Still oily and all. So not much has. He aged. But hey got some white heads so far. That's a good sign so far. Was so use to cystic that I forgot what normal white heads are.
2. Plan to update as I go. Anyone can ask a question, I will do my best to help. Acne and I have been in this relationship for 14 years, I think I know a thing of two.
1. On Day 3: Excited more than anything. Still oily and all. So not much has. He aged. But hey got some white heads so far. That's a good sign so far. Was so use to cystic that I forgot what normal white heads are.
2. Plan to update as I go. Anyone can ask a question, I will do my best to help. Acne and I have been in this relationship for 14 years, I think I know a thing of two.
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UPDATED FROM Griselbooklover
16 days post
Day 17 of Zenatane 40 mg.
I started to breakout around my chin, but have noticed that those breakout last a day or so. Which is a breakthrough for me. I've never had a pimple last a day or two. They dry up quickly. My lips are also dry but that normal with being on this. Nothing too bad. Skin on my face is drying up a,so fast. I've been having dry patches. I do have some more redness than before, but have notice a more softer feel to my skin. Any recommendations for dry skin products?
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August 1, 2016
the original Nivea Creme in the blue jar is great for dry lips. I would just restrict it to the lip area, as it is very heavy, and might clog pores. I wash my face with baby shampoo, and moisturize with Clean and Clear Advantage acne control moisturizer. You'll notice that your skin gets very fragile, so picking is SO not a good idea! I found out the hard way! I am about a month into my treatment, but i have done this before--and it DOES work. But this time around i plan on continuing on with an ultra low maintainence dose, as i have been doing research, and alot of people are having good, lasting results, and no side effects on the low dose. With my prior treatments, the oil came back soon after discontinuing. Anyway--good luck to you!
August 2, 2016
thanks--i know it will happen eventually. Finally, today, i can tell that the oil glands are starting to take a chill pill!
August 4, 2016
I have noticed that some of my acne has also calmed down for the first time in years. So much is happening right now so much hope.
August 2, 2016
Creave is good your derm can give you some samples it's kinda high. Take Motrin for joint stiffness was recommended also. Good luck!
August 2, 2016
Not sure if you have tried Chinese herbal treatment, that they can treat the root cause of your acne problem while western medication treats the symptoms. So may worth to check it out.
August 2, 2016
Honestly if this doesn't help, I will consider it. Ive tried all western medication up to this point. Thanks for the advice, very kind.
August 3, 2016
I am 35 years old have suffered with acne my whole life. I've tried everything also. I used acutane for about 9 months and had flawless skin for about 1.5 years. Then I started getting black heads and little white heads. I went back to the doctor and he gave me another pill to take. It helped calm the break outs but I still broke out all the time. A new cluster of zits every day. Now that I can no longer take the acne medication, my cysts are back. Not only on my face, but on my neck, chest, head, and back. I hate it. I have tried everything. I can't afford to go back on acutane right now. So I deal with it. I can't wear make up due to it causing more and worse acne. So I hide behind a painful smile and try to act like it doesn't bother me. I totally know how you feel. I really hope the meds help you and clears you up. It's horrible living with adult acne and nothing helps.
August 4, 2016
I am so sorry that you still suffer from acne. No one really knows how painful and stressful having acne really is. And I would not hope this on my worst enemy. I hate having to put on make up on my acne. It's the most annoying thing in the world especially when you have dry patches and the make up just look cakey and flaky. I do hope that this works for me because I am just tired of putting on make up and trying to hide all the cystic acne and redness on my face. I don't mind going outside with no make up but other people want to give me advice on what they think can help clear my acne as if I haven't already tried everything else. Thank you for telling me your story and I hope I really do hope that your acne clears up and stops being such a nuisance in our lives.
August 4, 2016
hey mrs. mama--there's gotta be a way you can get back on accutane--where there's a will there's a way! I've been doing research, and i'm finding a lot of people are helped with a very low maintainence dose after their initial treatment--little to no side effects! I plan on doing this after my course is over. I've been on accutane 3 times, and it eventually comes back--but hopefully, not this time. I'm sick and tired of being a walking blackhead and oil factory. Please don't give up Mama! Google 'low dose accutane', and check out some blogs you will find.
August 3, 2016
Accutane was a miracle drug for my daughter!! She had acne likeyours. Hang in there, she had to do 2 rounds. It will gt worse for a few months then it will go quickly and make a 100% difference !! You will be dry and flaky, but it will get better. Her palms even peeled. Aquaphor is the best for dry lips. This WILL work for you!!
August 3, 2016
August 4, 2016
I am so happy that this worked for your daughter. And yes I've tried all those product and they did nothing but just take away some but not all of my acne. I do believe that this might actually work, I already see some difference in just a month on one side of my face. Will post some more photos to update my progress. Maybe my photos will show someone that maybe this could work for them and once they tried everything like I have.
UPDATED FROM Griselbooklover
1 month post
Day 35 80mgs
So far i started taking two pills of 40mgs a day. I am starting to get dry patches on my arms and my nose is also extra dry. Lips are still the same as previous months. I have noticed redness but that's normal on accutance, and little white head breakouts around my mouth and chin. Started to Lear by my nose on both checks, so that's awesome. Putting on makeup is easier as my makeup looks smoother and less bumpy. Still have cystic on my jaw around that have not changed. I sunburn faster around my nose and forehead.
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August 16, 2016
Looks good! You will live the results!
August 17, 2016
Wow you were able to get on the 80mg in your 2nd month. I'm in my 4th month and now just starting the 80mg. Your face will get much smoother over the next couple of months. Definitely good luck and you will love the results!
August 19, 2016
My doctor is amazing and does not mess around. He just wants me to see results sooner than later. And also the sooner the better, less chance to scar. I'm so far seeing a softer face and that Accutane redness but so far I am happy. But boy are dry lips such a pain. Wishing you good results
August 19, 2016
I took accurate in the late 90s about the time it first came out on the market, and I went through a 5 month treatment. Much of my acne got worse before it got better. Then it went away and I have not had a major cyst or bad acne in almost 25 years. My acne was really bad too and nothing else worked.
August 19, 2016
Hoping for the same results and this acne not to return after this. I feel too old to be dueling with acne at 25
August 19, 2016
Don't ever forget that you are a beautiful young woman, with or without the acne. Looking at your pictures above, you have fabulous eyes, brows, nose, lips and hair. I wish I had such looks in my 20s and 30s when I was going through it. And of course, these things are all superficial, anyway. Being beautiful on the inside is what truly counts. I hope that you get the results that you want, but don't set yourself up for disappointment if the Accutane doesn't completely resolve your acne.
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And it doesn't have any effect on true acne scars(depressed and indented) at all.