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26 Year Old Suffering from Chronic Acne for Half of my Life - Roseville, CA
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Let me just start by saying that my skin has...
HeatherS127November 26, 2016
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Let me just start by saying that my skin has always been flawed for as long as I can remember. I've been going to a dermatologist off and on since I was 12 years old and have tried anything & everything (including accutane) before. I always had pretty decent skin on my face. I only shortly used accutane for two months for my severe back acne which has never come back. Ever since I got pregnant in 2015 though, my face has looked like this. My skin isn't terrible but I'd love to be able to not have to put on makeup all the time. I'm hoping it helps!
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14 days post
2 weeks into accutane..
HeatherS127November 29, 2016
Let me update and say that the first week I noticed a very slight decrease in acne but it could be coincidental. My face actually got significantly more greasy than normal (did not even think that was possible!) Other than that, no side effects. Now, 2 weeks into accutane I'm noticing dry lips ever so slightly. My face seems to be drying out some although not much. I missed one day due to having the stomach flu and of course the next morning I woke up to a massive cheek zit. Probably a coincidence! I'm still breaking out and don't see much of a change. Just being impatient! My face always seems red and tight now. I'm obviously becoming more sensitive.
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November 30, 2016
Keep going. Accutane is a wonderful drug. Been there myself. I got super greasy during my early weeks too..This is because accutane dries you up, and your body as a response produces more oil to hydrate your skin. But after a while, Accutane will take over your body. It will rule. Your face will dry up. Personally, i loved being on tane except for my lips which were crazy dry..but I loved the baby soft skin I had. I also developed a pinkish glow from the increase in blood flow to the surface of my skin. Your skin will get cured. Just watch out for your cumulative dose. That will make the whole difference.
TY Roche for this wonderful drug. Cheers. Good luck Girl. Go for it.
TY Roche for this wonderful drug. Cheers. Good luck Girl. Go for it.
December 15, 2016
Thank you so much! I'm officially one month in and I can't remember the last time my skin was this clear or smooth. I'm already so happy with the results! The chapped lips suck so badly though.
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21 days post
3 weeks into accutane...
HeatherS127December 7, 2016
Holy skin dryness! I'm so not used to having dry skin. I seem to be pretty dry everywhere except for my scalp. I've developed this weird rash on both of my arms and hands that almost looks like mild eczema. My lips bother me the most. I feel like I have to have something constantly on them or they feel like they're on fire. My face still seems pretty red but that seems like a common side effect. I feel like my acne has already significantly improved although I still have some new breakouts.
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December 7, 2016
I think your skin is looking much better already! If dryness is the only side effect of accutane, I would much rather put up with that than deal with regular break outs. Hopefully the dry skin can be a quick fix with some heavy moisturizing. I am contemplating going on accutane myself for really bad back acne I recently stared getting. Thanks for sharing your pics and updates!
December 15, 2016
You're so kind! Dry skin is basically my only symptom. I actually developed eczema on my arms and hand because I'm so dry haha. That and chapped lips! Honestly I think you should go for it! I've never been more happy with my decision than now.
Oh wow! You're off to an amazing start -- look at your skin! High Five! What is your dosage?