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Tired of Hiding Behind Make-up! 60mg a day - Dallas, TX
UPDATED FROM Princessuno111
7 months post
1 month post accutane
WORTH IT$30
Hello everyone! I just wanted to update everyone...I've officially been off accutane almost 1 month. The moisture in my lips have returned and also the color. On accutane my lips were a pinkish color and now they're brown like before accutane. It took roughly 1.5 to 2 weeks for the moisture in my lips to return. My face is still dry but not as dry while I was on accutane. I have had two very tiny bumps come up on my left cheek but NO PIMPLES thank God! They were kind of like small oil bumps. My only issue now is my hyperpigmentation UGH! My forehead and around my mouth are darker than my cheeks. I'm too scared to try fading cream because I'm scared I'll break out again. Chemical peels are out the question...they sound too harsh! My doctor prescribed me some retin-a that I can use 30 days after being off accutane but I'm scared of trying that too lol. I'd hate for my skin to start peeling and continue to still be super sensitive to the sun. I'm considering letting time take its course, no chemical products and keeping sunscreen on. Any other advice? Will drinking more water help? Also is there any advance on lightening my lips?
UPDATED FROM Princessuno111
6 months post
5 DAYS LEFT!!!!
Where has time gone? I can't believe I only have 5 days left on Accutane. I'll be going to the door in 2 days for my last check up regarding Accutane. My doctor told me I have to give one more blood sample to make sure everything is still okay with my liver. Now I just hope and pray life after Accutane is just as successful and that I get my normal skin color back. As I mentioned before, I've gotten darker even to the point of changing my makeup but of course smooth clear skin was my goal! Now I have clear skin...with a little tan! Lol I feel like my skin discoloration will be a easy fix! Hopefully....
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March 2, 2017
Fantastic review. I have 13 days to go on my treatment. It has been a journey. We have a similar complexion and my skin is much darker too. In fact I am using makeup that I would use after a summers worth of tanning. Your skin looks fabulous!
March 2, 2017
Well it's good to know I'm not the only one experiencing the darker complexion! I'm sure overtime our skin color will return to normal. Thank you for the complement!
UPDATED FROM Princessuno111
6 months post
Irritation On Hands
I just wanted to show y'all how the irritation has been forming on the top of my hands over the past few months.
1St: The top of my hand start feelings sensitive
2nd: Red marks form on top of the sensitivity
3rd: Small scabs forms on top of that
4th: After scabs falls off, dark spots are left which eventually fade away.
As I stated from my previous post, my derm gave me medicine to apply once the sensitivity starts to form. She also told me that the irritation is due to being on Accutane.
1St: The top of my hand start feelings sensitive
2nd: Red marks form on top of the sensitivity
3rd: Small scabs forms on top of that
4th: After scabs falls off, dark spots are left which eventually fade away.
As I stated from my previous post, my derm gave me medicine to apply once the sensitivity starts to form. She also told me that the irritation is due to being on Accutane.
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February 8, 2017
Hey girl just wanted to say thank you for keeping a journal throughout this journey. I read all your posts and I'm so excited - side effects and all - to begin. You look absolutely gorgeous, your skin is amazing! Thanks again for all the info it's been really helpful! I hope my results are as good as yours!
February 8, 2017
Aww thank you so much! It's good to know that I've helped someone just by posting my journey!! I hope your journey is just as successful as mine has been! Good luck!
February 8, 2017
You had some great improvement. I had this treatment before and although there are very mild side affects the finish product is awesome.
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