22 Years Old and Just Got Approved for Accutane !! Stoneham, MA

Hi everyone. So I finished my fourth month of accutane. I was supposed to go on a fifth month, but unfortunately about a week before I was going to pick up my prescription I switched insurances. Come to find out when I went to th pharmacy to pick it up, they told me that my insurance company wouldn't cover it. They said they were going to fax over papers for my doctor to sign/confirm why I needed the drug, which would then be faxed over to my insurance company, and could take a day up to three weeks to be approved. And unfortunately, my dermatologist JUST went on vacation and will be for another week. So I'm not sure at this point if I will go on another month; I will have a month off if I do.

As for an update, there is nothing new. Same cracked and dry lips, dry skin. I have been getting about two small pimples about once a month around my menstrual cycle. If this is the last month I was on Accutane, I am so grateful for this drug as it was LIFE CHANGING. I absolutely love my skin. Anyone who is considering going on it, DO IT. do not listen to the negative reviews. If I had, I probably wouldn't have gone on Accutane and still be stuck with my face full of acne. If I have to ever do another round of Accutane, I would do it in a heartbeat.

Onto month number four! So I have all of month 4 and 5 left. Still remaining on 60 mg per day and still super dry. Aquaphor is helping with my lips, and Jergens for my dryness on my body. A little bit of joint pain, other than that - no side effects. My last breakout was on the first week of month three so far. It's expected that I shouldn't be experiencing Anymore breakouts after this month. Super excited to finish!!!

First of all, all I can say is DRY! My face is so super dry, it's like a beard of dry skin around my mouth. the other side of my mouth just started to crack a little bit - not so much bleed yet. I have to apply Chapstick or aquaphor and wait a few minutes for it to moisturize before I can brush my teeth or eat. I have had a few pimples here and there, but nothing like before. My overall complexion is clearer, so much softer, and even more glowy (other than the dryness). My back is clearing up and is so super soft! My shoulders and arms are rough with dryness. I did break out in a rash on my upper arms quite a bit and not so noticeable on my forearms and even on my hands a little bit. Other than that, no other side effects. My mood and personality is still the same, no headaches (which can indicate increased intracranial pressure), no hair loss, and still going for monthly pregnancy tests, liver function tests, and visits to Dr. tong. I asked him if I could bleach my hair because I wasn't sure, and he said it was fine. I will continue on the 40 mg for another 2-3 months depending if I get any more pimples on my face this month. If I don't, I will continue for just another month instead of two.