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23 Year Old Female Cystic and Hormonal Acne Patient - Los Angeles, CA
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I'm making this profile to document my progress...
WORTH IT$300
I'm making this profile to document my progress and to provide a realistic representation of the treatment itself with information about side effects and cost included. I've suffered with bad skin most of my life but it the last five years my acne has become cystic and I've watched my skin scar quite a bit. I'm ready for this to be over honestly, so with the help of my dermatologist I will hopefully be acne free in 20 weeks for the first time in my life. I'm taking 40mgs of amnesteem daily (generic for Absorbica). My insurance covers this generic but I pay out of pocket for the monthly labs and doctors visits.
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July 5, 2015
Take accutane! I loved my skin after I did it!
July 6, 2015
"Accutane" is the brand name for Isotretinoin. Accutane is no longer made by Roche pharmaceuticals but "Amnesteem" "Claravis" "Myorisan" "Sotret" and "Absorbica" are all branded names for Isotretinoin, the active generic ingredient.
July 6, 2015
My monthly lab and pregnancy test combined with the actual doctor visit cost is a little under $300 monthly. I believe this will be the only cost I'll encounter throughout the duration of my treatment. It's only been a few days but I'll post updated photos at the end of the month.
UPDATED FROM hayleyamnesteem
3 days post
4 days in and the medication is starting to work
I keep telling myself to think wet thoughts! I drink a gallon a day, body builder style and moistourize heavily at night. No dry lips yet from being vigilant about applying aquaphor and staying hydrated but my makeup is starting to look pretty FREAKY.
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July 8, 2015
"Body builder style" so funny, I picture you walking around with a 4L jug of water like some of the big guys at my gym...all I can think is...man they must really have to pee after!!
July 8, 2015
I drink at least 3 ltr water daily but still not feeling any change after 1 week.
Wish you all the best :)
Wish you all the best :)
UPDATED FROM hayleyamnesteem
8 days post
Things are flattening out
My face is red and tight all over which is to be expected. Not much of an initial breakout yet, just a lot of old cysts flattening out. Pimples seem to be spending less time taking up space on my face. It's bizarre to have things come up and disappear in under two days. I developed a spot of eczema on my neck but I got it under control quickly with emu oil! No other worrisome side effects to report , mostly annoying stuff like crusty looking make up. Seems like my pores are clearing out. Knock on wood***
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July 12, 2015
Hope all will improve fast and you be lucky and not have the initial breakout.
I am on my 11th day but still oily and feel nothing except for some pain on the T-zone.
I am on my 11th day but still oily and feel nothing except for some pain on the T-zone.
July 24, 2015
good luck! If ur face starts to get super dry, I recommend investing in grape seed oil.. It's pretty cheap and also helps inflammation and dryness!
Welcome to the community, I am so glad that you joined us and decided to document your journey here on RealSelf. I wish you all the best and I look forward to your updates and seeing your results.