So I started taking Accutane about a week ago.... so far the worst side effect is the itchy dry face!! Somebody please tell me what moisturizer I can use to give me a cool soothing feeling on my skin... I will post pics as I go along, week by week.:: I'm supposed to take it for 6 months!! The way my face is itching, I'm not sure if I can continue....... wish me well!
Have Tried Every Acne Med on Earth - Germantown, TN
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- Dr Baker, Germantown, TN
Week one done
So far it's still the same after the first week, itchy and very dry skin and a burning sensation when in use the moisturizer(Cetaphil). Other than that I haven't noticed anything else... here's a couple week one photos
Day 14
Two week update... so far I'm still having the very dry skin side effects and I haven't found the right moisturizer yet... been still using Cetaphil and at night Vaseline because it soothes me. Someone on here told me to keep my face wet when I apply moisturizer and that seems to help!! My skin does seem to be getting a little better already, the dark spots seem to have lightened some... I still use my topical acne meds that were prescribed by my dermatologist. Finecia in the mornings and at night Epiduo, Aczone and Hydroquinone(skin lightening). These are photos from today
Over 30 days
It's been a little over 30 days and everything is going well. My skin is not as dry as the first few weeks but my lips are still really dry...
2 1/2 months in
I think my skin is looking brand new(almost)!! I get lots of compliments from Tamil about how clear my skin is now. Some days I see the difference and I'm ecstatic... other days I feel like it could be better... the only side effects I'm having is still the dry lips, I haven't tried aquaphor yet but I'm going to get it soon... I stopped using the Aczone and the other Acne meds I was on... I will continue them after my treatment ends. I will keep you guys posted in another month or so... also I did get my first very small pimple today..
Dermatology Realm. Dr Baker is awesome and he basically is saving my face! I have tried everything up until now...
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