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Week 3 on accutane
I will be getting my blood tested this week in order to obtain my 1 month prescription next week.
So far, I'm still having the same symptoms. Dry and peeling face and lips. I continue to use the carmex, and all the vitamins. I am drinking at least 3 liters of water a day.
My face is getting darker everyday. I started using some vitamin C on my face, hope that works. I apply foundation which helps a lot. Those pictures show how ashy my face looks in the morning after I wake up. I do apply moisturizers at night before bed. I think I will start applying something greasy like coconut oil or Vaseline to my face as regular moisturizers don't cut it. I use cetaphil with spf.
I still have a couple of large cysts on my chin, initial breakout?? They are pretty persistent. The rest of my face is pretty much under control.
Skin no longer oily at the end of the day. I'm really happy about that.
Week 2 yesterday on accutane
Hi all
My bogey has well adapted to the medication now. I continue to drink plenty of water daily. I still have the dry peeling lips (carmex helps) and the pealing face. My face is less oily now at the end of the day. I still breakout like before, but the pimples dry out faster. Not sure if that is the initial breakout but the pimples are bigger than usual.
I am continuing to take the stool softener which helps with bowel movements. I have no other symptoms.
My bogey has well adapted to the medication now. I continue to drink plenty of water daily. I still have the dry peeling lips (carmex helps) and the pealing face. My face is less oily now at the end of the day. I still breakout like before, but the pimples dry out faster. Not sure if that is the initial breakout but the pimples are bigger than usual.
I am continuing to take the stool softener which helps with bowel movements. I have no other symptoms.
Week one on accutane
So week one is here! I'm experiencing some peeling on my face. Using a regular moisturizer. My face still gets oily during the day. I find that the pimples I get dry out faster and peel off.
I've had a few side effects that have been manageable so far.
First one was dry eye from day 1. Solution: visine or saline.
I had a stiff neck on day 3 and it was so painful for a couple of days. Took 1 dose of Advil 600mg and that took care of it.
I have been going to the gym twice a week and I feel great.
Pealing lips. Using the carmex, it works great.
Constipation. Omg it was so bad, I had to take a laxative. Using senna now on a regular basis to prevent more constipation.
I've had a few side effects that have been manageable so far.
First one was dry eye from day 1. Solution: visine or saline.
I had a stiff neck on day 3 and it was so painful for a couple of days. Took 1 dose of Advil 600mg and that took care of it.
I have been going to the gym twice a week and I feel great.
Pealing lips. Using the carmex, it works great.
Constipation. Omg it was so bad, I had to take a laxative. Using senna now on a regular basis to prevent more constipation.
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Dr. Arthur Tong