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25 and Starting! - Oklahoma City, OK
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I am 25 and have really struggled my whole life...
babyBriBriOctober 30, 2015
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I am 25 and have really struggled my whole life with acne. I have tried everything. Recently my face has started to clear on its' own minus the few occasional breakouts. My back is really bad though. I am really worried about my face and starting this Accutane. I will be on 40mg/once a day for 6 months. My sister just started it as well. I am really worried about the initial breakout! I am supposed to go for my appointment to start the medication on Dec. 7th. I am ready to just get the next few months over with. Really scared and anxious at the same time! I am also a picker so I am going to have to learn not to do that. I already have scarring. This is one of the first times I have ever taken a picture without makeup!
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December 3, 2015
Good luck! I'm 30 and had also struggled with acne for my whole life. Once I got into my 20's, it started down onto my neck, chest, and back as well. I'm just finishing my 6 month treatment course today, and my skin is completely clear and has never looked more beautiful! I had no initial breakout, though I know some people do. So you may not! I was also a TERRIBLE picker/squeezer. But I was so terrified of permanent scarring that I quit cold turkey the day I started Accutane. You will notice a completely different texture in your skin. Picking and squeezing will seem way more painful and "dangerous", as the skin feels kind of fragile. Hard to explain. 6 months later, I don't have the habit anymore, so that was a good thing! Good luck!
December 3, 2015
Thank you so much! This really helped me! I start Monday! I hope I eill be as lucky as you to where I don't break out but we will see! Congratulations on your beautiful skin! I will be done in May hopefully!!!
December 3, 2015
Thank you so much! That makes me feel so much better! I hope I will be as lucky as you are but I am not holding my breath! I will definitely not pick! Thank you for that information. Congratulations on your beautiful skin! I will be done in May hopefully! I start Monday
December 3, 2015
Yes, no picking! :) You won't really even want to when your skin texture changes. It's kind of bizarre at first! Check out my photos and post for more info if you want. My side effects were very minimal, and when I started, I was really scared of all the horror stories. Now I wish I would have done this years ago. Stick with it, it's worth it in the end! If you have any questions, let me know!
UPDATED FROM babyBriBri
1 day post
Day 4
babyBriBriDecember 8, 2015
I am on day 4. Not noticing anything yet. I am waiting for my initial breakout. I am drinking 11/2 gallons of water a day and am taking 40mg of Accutane with Fish oil, Vitamin E and a steroid that my dermatologist prescribed me.
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December 22, 2015
I live in Oklahoma City too. Who is the dermatologist that prescribed accutane to you? I'd like to start it:)
December 22, 2015
Also, did your insurance cover some of the cost of your prescription? If so, how much? What insurance do you use? I don't mean to be nosey. I've heard of people paying over a thousand dollars for their prescription!
December 23, 2015
I know you've asked Bri but I'm in Moore and my derm is Dr Lam at Lam Dermatology. BCBS covers it. If you go thru RX pharmacy thru Dr Lam's office, it's $10 sent to you via FedEx; $15 at Walmart pharmacy.
December 23, 2015
acne is easier to be healed than scarring...never injected your face with permanent filler to clear the scar..its better using peeling or CO2 fractional laser...i really regret had permanent filler
UPDATED FROM babyBriBri
21 days post
Almost a full month in!
babyBriBriDecember 29, 2015
Ok it has been a while and I am sorry! I am starting to notice I am breaking iut just a little bit more. As long as I don't pick they go away in a few days! I am doing great at not picking by the way!!! Yay me! My arms are really breaking out! My back and chest are looking good with no new active ones. And for my sweet little face.......ok so I have had a few under the skin but they go away in like 5 days. I am starting to feel more bumps on my cheeks. I don't think that is a good thing. I am sure they will all come to the surface. I have not had any crazy symptoms but I try to drink a gallon and a half of water a day and due to the holidays this past week I did not reach that goal daily and I am paying for it! My lips are so so so dry I literally peeled the top layer off! They have gotten better today with the proper hydration and lots of chapstick.
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December 31, 2015
No problem, I'm so glad you came back to give us a progress report. Good job on not picking at your pimples -- I know how tough it is to resist!
Hang in there! ☺
December 18, 2016
Hi there! Lots of time has passed and I'm wondering how you're doing -- can we have an update?
Welcome to the community, so glad that you've decided to join us to share your journey. Since you mention picking at your acne, I thought you might find the following video interesting:
Should You POP That Pimple?
I just love Doctor Ava's videos, here are a few more to check out:
Frustrated With Adult Acne? Quick Tips To Help You Deal With Breakouts - Video
What Is Acne Anyways? Acne Simplified
Also, check this out and be sure to share any tips that you have as you progress through your treatment: Accutane Tips From The Community
Also, check-in here to connect with others starting Accutane. Good luck on your journey.