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My Accutane Journey
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So I wanted to go ahead and start my blog with...
Akaia23June 19, 2016
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So I wanted to go ahead and start my blog with this drug. I am sincerely hoping I can help someone else out by sharing my experience with it and would also like to hear some experiences from other people who are willing to share/comment. So here it goes...
I am a 26 year-old Aesthetician who has struggled with acne before even hitting puberty. I was 10 years old when I started getting acne and since then it has just gotten worse. So yes, 16 years of suffering from deep, red, painful, cystic acne. Since going through Aesthetician school and learning about products and the importance of a skincare regimen, I have been able to keep it at bay with products and acid peels. However, I have still been left with scarring and no remedy for prevention. I know my acne isn't nearly as bad as some people who start taking Accutane, but I have tried 3 different kinds of creams (Differin, Tazorac, & Clindagel) and 1 round of Clindamycin. Nothing prevents them from popping up and scarring my face. I have heard so many horror stories about deformed babies, depression, IBS, Chron's disease, etc, but my husband took Accutane in high school and he turned out okay. Starting my treatment in 2 days and hoping for the best!
I am a 26 year-old Aesthetician who has struggled with acne before even hitting puberty. I was 10 years old when I started getting acne and since then it has just gotten worse. So yes, 16 years of suffering from deep, red, painful, cystic acne. Since going through Aesthetician school and learning about products and the importance of a skincare regimen, I have been able to keep it at bay with products and acid peels. However, I have still been left with scarring and no remedy for prevention. I know my acne isn't nearly as bad as some people who start taking Accutane, but I have tried 3 different kinds of creams (Differin, Tazorac, & Clindagel) and 1 round of Clindamycin. Nothing prevents them from popping up and scarring my face. I have heard so many horror stories about deformed babies, depression, IBS, Chron's disease, etc, but my husband took Accutane in high school and he turned out okay. Starting my treatment in 2 days and hoping for the best!
Replies (18)
June 28, 2016
I am on my 2nd day o roaccutane and hopefully I can see some positive results soon too.mreading these comments made me feel that I am not alone too. Thank you
June 28, 2016
I'm starting this drug Today! I hope we can support each other in this Journey! hehe :)
June 29, 2016
Good luck charmedguy! Are you starting a review so we can cheer you on through your journey?
UPDATED FROM Akaia23
Day of treatment
Day 1
Akaia23June 21, 2016
I took my first pill today (40mg) and let me tell you, I was freaking out. The package has all of the warnings on it as well as DO NOT GET PREGNANT all over it. And the pills were so hard to remove from the packaging. I was thinking "Wow, I am having a little bit of regret right now. What if all of these terrible side effects happen to me!" But I feel fine so far. I had a headache before I took them and it seems to be a little worse now, but as ironic as it is, I don't like taking medicine.
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June 26, 2016
It's not too bad, side effects and all usually aren't as bad as people make them out to be, could be because I drink lots of water so it flushes out all of the toxins it puts into my body, but I'm almost 2 weeks into my 5th Month I've showed a lot of progression but I still have only like 2 active cysts and occasionally a pimple, it pisses me off and tends to stress me out bc my derm said I may have to take a 2nd course or cut them out. But look positive and stay bright eyed things will most likely go your way, you'll break out pretty bad at first but after the first few break outs, you tend to clear rather nicely but a lot of redness lol
June 26, 2016
Thank you for the encouragement! I was terrified taking that first pill, but now I am seeing that it isn't so bad. Hopefully I won't have too many side effects!
June 26, 2016
Oh it's not bad at all, not to me personally but our bodies are different but don't be discouraged with the first few break outs, it's normal, kind of a side effect but I hope things go well, good luck
UPDATED FROM Akaia23
6 days post
Day 6
Akaia23June 26, 2016
I have taken 6 pills and so far have experienced a few things..
1. A little dryness on my face, but is manageable with coconut oil applied every night before bed.
2. Headaches
3. Today my lips feel numb, I but have not experienced dryness yet. I have been liberally applying lip balms all day every day since I have started this medicine as well as an overnight treatment.
4. Dandruff has gotten a little worse
5. Acne has improved! I still have some pigmentation, but no pimples at the moment.
6. My face is a little red all over, probably because I have sensitive skin. However, it is easily covered up with makeup.
Hopefully I have helped someone. Thanks for reading!
1. A little dryness on my face, but is manageable with coconut oil applied every night before bed.
2. Headaches
3. Today my lips feel numb, I but have not experienced dryness yet. I have been liberally applying lip balms all day every day since I have started this medicine as well as an overnight treatment.
4. Dandruff has gotten a little worse
5. Acne has improved! I still have some pigmentation, but no pimples at the moment.
6. My face is a little red all over, probably because I have sensitive skin. However, it is easily covered up with makeup.
Hopefully I have helped someone. Thanks for reading!
Thank you for paying it forward by sharing your personal journey with us -- you will certainly be helping countless others considering this treatment. Sorry, you've been dealing with one of the worst forms of acne for so long. I hope Accutane resolves this issue for you and brings your skin back into balance. Where is your scarring mainly? I also had cystic and my scars all formed on my cheeks.
I understand it can be scary to see all the potential side-effects -- just pay close attention to your body, it will alert you if something is going on then you just discuss immediately with your doctor. Be sure to stay well hydrated and have lip balm on hand. Here are some other tips from the community, be sure to add yours.
Have you checked in here yet? If not, I encourage you to stop by and say hello, it's a great place to garner additional support.
Wishing you lots of success, I look forward to your updates!