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42 Years Old and STILL Have Acne - Memphis, TN
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I am 42 years old. I have super oily skin and I...
Female40'sApril 8, 2016
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I am 42 years old. I have super oily skin and I have been battling acne since I was a teenager. I'm tired of it! I also have visible oil glands so I hope this medication will help with that as well. I also hope that my shiny face will stop being so shiny. I look like I splash my face with vegetable oil a few hours after I wake up in the mornings.
I'm on day 3 of treatment. My face is breaking out more, but that may be because they told me to stop my topical meds while on this. It feels weird, not applying something to my face at night. I'm using this review to chronicle my results. Fingers crossed!
I'm on day 3 of treatment. My face is breaking out more, but that may be because they told me to stop my topical meds while on this. It feels weird, not applying something to my face at night. I'm using this review to chronicle my results. Fingers crossed!
Replies (3)
April 14, 2016
Hi! Don't get discouraged it's too early!!!! You will see in a few weeks that your skin will improve!!!! I used Accutane last Feb. for 6 months. I'm 43 & just like you had acne since being a teenager. I can totally relate with the oily skin!!! I didn't do a review on my acne
April 18, 2016
You will be so very happy you finally got this medicine. It is truly wonderful! I had the oily skin you are talking about that no one else seem to understand. This is the only medicine out there that can and will normalize your oil production. Yes, it will feel odd not doing all of the oil control things you are used to. I would even rise with the ac blowing in my face to help keep down oil production and every time I went in a bathroom I would always blot my face with tissue to remove excess oil. Be ready, you will have very dry lips and you will need to load on moisturizer and sunscreen. You skin will be extremely sensitive to the sun, even with heavy sunscreen on. No worries, it will all be worth it!! Good for you!!
UPDATED FROM Female40's
10 days post
Initial breakout
Female40'sApril 15, 2016
I'm on day 11 of treatment and I am definitely in the thick of the initial breakout. They are painful and red. They are mostly around my nose and mouth. I started on prednisone yesterday to help with this. My face is still really oily. Not giving up though. I have makeup on in this pic so it looks better than it is.
Welcome to the community, I'm so glad that you decided to share your journey here on RealSelf. I can relate to how frustrating acne can be, Will you be adding some before and progress photos?
Be sure to check-in here to connect with others starting their treatment soon. Also, there are alot of discussions going on in the Forum Post section, such as: What Do You Wish You Knew Before Starting Accutane? so be sure to check them out and join in the conversation, or start your own discussion.
Good luck!