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30yr Old on Accutane for Comedonal Acne - Melbourne, AU
UPDATED FROM lisg31
5 months post
start of month 5
lisg31October 3, 2015
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Hey all, my skin in slowly getting better. I've got a lot less comedones, the majority of them have turned into pimples before going away. I'm still on 20mg a day. I have one persistent cyst or bump under my skin on my cheek for over a month. I did not have it before I started accutane, it was injected at my derms office, went down for three weeks then popped back up. I hope the accutane kills it off as I'm worried that it's something that has to be cut out. Has anyone experienced these dormant cysts that stick around for ages, if so did the shrink or come to a head on accutane?
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February 3, 2016
Hey! How is it going now?! It's been a few months since you last did an update! I'd love to know cause my skin looks exactly how yours used to look! And I've just started retin A and I'm concerned it won't be strong enough! Hope to hear back! Thank you
February 3, 2016
Hey my skin is pretty much clear now besides two tiny pimples. I'm still on accutane and will probably be for another couple of months or so. I'm seeing my derm next week so I'll find out then how much longer I'll be on it. I have some icepick scarring which bothers me a bit but it's shallow and no one notices it besides me. My skin didn't clear up until the 6 month mark. Accutane is good but my skin is not back to the way it was before i got acne. I'll be looking into scar treatments in the future if my scars don't improve with the serums I'm using now which are the redless serum and vitamin c serum by aspect dr, amazing products! Good luck
August 28, 2016
How is everything now? Did the Accutane get rid of your acne? I'm about to start and my acne is really similar to yours.
UPDATED FROM lisg31
4 months post
makeup tips???
lisg31September 9, 2015
I'm starting to get large pus filled whiteheads and resisting the urge to squeeze them because I'm paranoid of scarring. They look so disgusting, i have 4 on my face now. Does anyone have any good advice on how to cover them? I'm so annoyed it just doesn't seem like accutane dries them out quickly enough, they sit on my face for days :(
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September 9, 2015
Hi there, sorry to hear about your breakout. Check out this out, you may find it helpful: How To Conceal Cystic Acne: Watch This Amazing Transformation!
September 12, 2015
Hi, I just started using covergirl aqua smooth compact foundation to cover my acne (which coincidentally looks exactly like yours, but probably a bit worse) and it's the best cover I've found so far. I pat it in with a sponge like the girl in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y963kkzaf4
September 12, 2015
This is a wonderful video tutorial - I shared it in the forum post: How To Cover Acne With Drugstore Products - Video Tutorial
Nice find basiastella!
September 14, 2015
Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover is hands-down the BEST for covering anything and everything on your face or body. I tried everything and this is awesome. I always apply it with a professional flat concealer brush. Start with a minimal amount (dab it somewhere first to get excess off) and dab it on spots, don't blend it in. You can use as just a concealer and/or full face foundation. It's somewhat expensive but lasts a looooong time and is worth it! Have a consultant help you choose the shade.
UPDATED FROM lisg31
4 months post
month 4- feeling so down
lisg31September 7, 2015
I have been on accutane for 4 months now. Currently I have 4 pimples on my left cheek that were previously comedones and probably about 30 comedones on that cheek too. My right cheek is almost clear. It's so annoying
I hate my left cheek it's horrible, i hate having acne it has literally made me a different person
I barely go out now, I have such low self esteem. I know people have worst problems and acne is not permanent but it has really affected me. I wake up with anxiety, I can't sleep properly, i cry everyday, i hide in my room a lot. I wish i could get over it but it's so hard :( i just want this to be over soon
I hate my left cheek it's horrible, i hate having acne it has literally made me a different person
I barely go out now, I have such low self esteem. I know people have worst problems and acne is not permanent but it has really affected me. I wake up with anxiety, I can't sleep properly, i cry everyday, i hide in my room a lot. I wish i could get over it but it's so hard :( i just want this to be over soon
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September 8, 2015
ohhhhh dont worry too much! the comedones WILL go away!!! I had LOADS, and now i have none after an 8 month course!! Hang in there mate!
September 8, 2015
Did yours all turn into pimples because mine are. I have too many too count. My cheek is going to turn into one big pimple lol
September 8, 2015
oh they sure did! I think that may be how the skin pushes all the gunk out. THe ones that didnt turn into pimples turned into awful big scabs because i got impatient and tried to squeeze them out - because the skin was so delicate, it couldnt take the squeezing.
I am glad to hear that you're making progress -- hang in there!