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Almost done 5th Month!
So I guess I kind of forgot to update. So I will be finished my 5th Month on the 6th of June. Getting my meds on time has been a headache but all in all it has been okay. The Drm is keeping me on 60mg/Day until course is done but she might make it 7 months instead of a 6 month course so we will see...
Experiencing:
A lot! Of hair falling out, especially while I wash :(
One zit last week
Very fatigue, tired, and no energy (probably the worst side effect for me since I clean houses for work)
Less redness but indentations are appearing and becoming so noticeable :(
(This makes me no feel so happy about acne being gone but I should be grateful)
I still wash with the same face wash, moisturize with clinique different gel, but I added oils to my moisturizing since I began to flake and peel. My lips are havoc a hard layer of skin every morning and I peel by the end of the day ( gross I know!) Thats that ;)
Experiencing:
A lot! Of hair falling out, especially while I wash :(
One zit last week
Very fatigue, tired, and no energy (probably the worst side effect for me since I clean houses for work)
Less redness but indentations are appearing and becoming so noticeable :(
(This makes me no feel so happy about acne being gone but I should be grateful)
I still wash with the same face wash, moisturize with clinique different gel, but I added oils to my moisturizing since I began to flake and peel. My lips are havoc a hard layer of skin every morning and I peel by the end of the day ( gross I know!) Thats that ;)
Almost 3 months down!!!
Hey all who sees, I have not updated in some time. I am almost finished 3 months on Claravis ( I chose this generic for month 2 & 3 ). I will say what I think I've seen many say, this month has been by far the best in seeing more change and progress. Month two was probably the hardest for me as my IB was still calming down and on the 2nd month initiation bloodwork my Liver Enzymes were elevated.
Meaning and leading to.....
NO change in dosage for month 2 remained on 30mg
Sent to My Doc for further testing, which the liver enzymes were probably happening due pain I'd been having.
Leaving to an Ultraosund & finally had my Gallbladder removed!! Whew
But that's besides the point right? -.- lol
Now, back to going into the 3rd month. My dosage was doubled, and the dryness that was kind of subsiding from most 1, came back but worst! I had about 3 big bumps and 1 small one going in went down and my face has been pretty good. I have one small bump on my cheek but nothing crazy. The pics I will post makes it seem bad. But it's a lot of scarring which are very prominent. I am hoping that the next few months those lighten up on their own. But After my Derm definitely said she'll put me on Retin A which sounds promising.
Dosage 60mg
side effects: extreme dryness on lips & hands, very thirsty, and I am not 100% sure of this BUT for some reason I got very emotional the first few days when I started Isotretinoin and again after I started the higher dosage.
Face routine PM:
Burts Bees Radiance Wash
Clinique Dramatically diff lotion
Cerave PM
Face routine AM: Neutrogen Healthy Glow Face wash
Olay sensitive skin spf 15 cream
Meaning and leading to.....
NO change in dosage for month 2 remained on 30mg
Sent to My Doc for further testing, which the liver enzymes were probably happening due pain I'd been having.
Leaving to an Ultraosund & finally had my Gallbladder removed!! Whew
But that's besides the point right? -.- lol
Now, back to going into the 3rd month. My dosage was doubled, and the dryness that was kind of subsiding from most 1, came back but worst! I had about 3 big bumps and 1 small one going in went down and my face has been pretty good. I have one small bump on my cheek but nothing crazy. The pics I will post makes it seem bad. But it's a lot of scarring which are very prominent. I am hoping that the next few months those lighten up on their own. But After my Derm definitely said she'll put me on Retin A which sounds promising.
Dosage 60mg
side effects: extreme dryness on lips & hands, very thirsty, and I am not 100% sure of this BUT for some reason I got very emotional the first few days when I started Isotretinoin and again after I started the higher dosage.
Face routine PM:
Burts Bees Radiance Wash
Clinique Dramatically diff lotion
Cerave PM
Face routine AM: Neutrogen Healthy Glow Face wash
Olay sensitive skin spf 15 cream
16th Day of Iso Treatment
So I've been on the Myorisan 30mg still just over two weeks, today is actually my 16th Day. So far my face has not had a crazy IB. I am still getting spots on the sides of my cheeks close to my ears but nothing worst. My scars seem to be looking better, although I am not sure if it's due to the drug or what I've been using topically.
My Daily Routine:
Morning-
Neutrogena healthy Skin Booster face wash very tiny amount since face is dryer
Cerave PM moisturizing lotion (let absorb) then on top Olay sensitive skin Spf 5 moisturizer
Lip balm
For makeup I use Maybelline mineral power loose powder.
Night-
Yes To Grapefruit wipes
Same face wash But every other day I use a a Zinc bar soap
Cerave PM w/ few drops of jojoba oil
Lip balm
Side effect I am experiencing...
Very dry lips of course
Face feels dry but still gets shiny oily
Last 3 days I have been weird emotional.
As in if usually get stressed and when something bad happens I'll cry. But it has to be really hard on me. But these cries I can't explain.. I just start to cry and can't stop for smaller reasons. I also have been so forgetful and missing details, loosing things. I almost burnt my apartment down!
I am still very excited to get through this Journey God willing. Thank you all who reads ^.^
My Daily Routine:
Morning-
Neutrogena healthy Skin Booster face wash very tiny amount since face is dryer
Cerave PM moisturizing lotion (let absorb) then on top Olay sensitive skin Spf 5 moisturizer
Lip balm
For makeup I use Maybelline mineral power loose powder.
Night-
Yes To Grapefruit wipes
Same face wash But every other day I use a a Zinc bar soap
Cerave PM w/ few drops of jojoba oil
Lip balm
Side effect I am experiencing...
Very dry lips of course
Face feels dry but still gets shiny oily
Last 3 days I have been weird emotional.
As in if usually get stressed and when something bad happens I'll cry. But it has to be really hard on me. But these cries I can't explain.. I just start to cry and can't stop for smaller reasons. I also have been so forgetful and missing details, loosing things. I almost burnt my apartment down!
I am still very excited to get through this Journey God willing. Thank you all who reads ^.^
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Atsuko Kodama, MD