POSTED UNDER Accutane Reviews
22 Years Old, Struggling with Self Esteem from Acne - Surrey, BC
UPDATED FROM enomland
9 months post
6 months post-Accutane
WORTH IT$120
Hey everyone! I figured I would update my review 6 months after stopping Accutane. My skin is way less dry now, it's basically back to being oily. Which isn't really a bad thing. My lips are still constantly chapped. I still have some hyperpigmentation that I hope to sort out with microdermabrasion when I hit the 1 year post-Accutane mark. I started using Eminence Organic Skin Care and it is doing wonders at keeping my skin clear. I still get the random breakout when I eat junk food or I'm stressed out, but it's not even close to what I had before. Anyhow, I am so happy with my results from Accutane, even from just the 3 months that I was on it.
Also, I went blonde and my hair had a huge chemical reaction with the lightener (which has NEVER happened - I am a certified hairstylist and I have messed around with my hair many times) and essentially broke off. I have never in my life had my hair so brittle. So watch yourself if you decide to change up your hair, even after being off of it for two months! I am taking biotin every day to try and repair the damage from both Accutane and colouring my hair. Sigh.
Also, I went blonde and my hair had a huge chemical reaction with the lightener (which has NEVER happened - I am a certified hairstylist and I have messed around with my hair many times) and essentially broke off. I have never in my life had my hair so brittle. So watch yourself if you decide to change up your hair, even after being off of it for two months! I am taking biotin every day to try and repair the damage from both Accutane and colouring my hair. Sigh.
UPDATED FROM enomland
2 months post
3rd month
Hey everyone! So I am two weeks into my 3rd month and I have decided to stop taking Accutane.. It's causing me crazy mood swings, from going violently angry to severely depressed. My skin is looking awesome though, and I really wish I didn't have to stop.. It's causing me a lot of stomach discomfort, as well. I'm going to the doctors soon, but even after a few months, my skin is looking better than ever. No regrets!
(As you can see from these pictures, I'm extremely mentally worn out..)
(As you can see from these pictures, I'm extremely mentally worn out..)
Replies (4)
July 29, 2015
I would wait to talk to your doc and see about just cutting your dosage down for a little while and see if your mood swings subside. Seeing as your skin is clearing up so quickly and its obvious that this drug is working for you I would hate for your acne to come back for a vengence as you need so many mg's in your system for your body weight in order for it to completely cure you and increase your remission and hopefully your remission is forever, but if you dont complete the treatment, theres a greater chance of your acne coming back :)
July 30, 2015
Hey there, thanks for the update, sorry that this treatment is taking a toll on your mental well- being -- hang in there. Your skin really does look great.
August 1, 2015
i think you should takplk to your derm about lowering the dosage. If then the stomach discomfort worsens then stop. Do what's best for you
UPDATED FROM enomland
1 month post
1 and a half months in update
Hey everyone! So I'm exactly one and a half months in, and my experience has been pretty overwhelming. My first month I was on 40mg's a day. The first thing I noticed was dry lips and hair. My hair has been falling out like crazy!!! :( I'm now taking 1000IU's of biotin every day, so I'm hoping it helps the hair fall. Also my skin is so much less oily! My makeup actually stays on all day, instead of sliding off a few hours in. My bones and muscles are pretty sore, so I've been gaining a bit of weight. But I'm fine with it because my skin is clearing up!! I still have some acne on my chin, but my cheeks and forehead have cleared up so nicely! (Except some scarring, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.). I'm now on 60mg's a day, and I'm now getting some headaches and I'm tired all the time, but like I said the results are worth it. Oh and I'm drinking a ton of water, because I'm thirsty all the time. All. The. Time.
I will update in a few weeks! :)
I will update in a few weeks! :)
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June 24, 2015
Your looking good.
No dry eyes as one of your side effects?
No dry eyes as one of your side effects?
June 24, 2015
Thank you!! :) Dry eyes haven't been so bad, not enough to need eye drops or anything. Sometimes my vision goes blurry though.
June 24, 2015
My eyes are dry, but my vision is perfect.
I'm on my third month and dry eyes and lips are the most annoying side effect so far... :(
My cumulative dosage so far is 3,200 mg. Whats yours?
I'm on my third month and dry eyes and lips are the most annoying side effect so far... :(
My cumulative dosage so far is 3,200 mg. Whats yours?
June 24, 2015
Congrats on getting to month 3! Yeah the dry lips are horrible.. Mine are tearing in the corners and I constantly fear being without Aquaphor lol. I'm at 2100mg so far. Hoping to get my dose bumped up next time so I can hopefully be done a little earlier!
June 25, 2015
I have no idea how I get this far, my acne was not bad, but again it has been with me for 10 years already (longest relationship in my life). I'm also using Aquaphor, I tried Dr. Dan's Cortibalm, and it was working fine, but Aquaphor is much better. My derm increased my dose to 80 mg per day or 80 mg every other day, whatever I feel comfortable with... I think I will be comfortable when I'm done with the treatment :D
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Wonderful results!! Sorry to hear about your hair, thanks for letting us know so others are aware that's a possibility.