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32 Years Old Just Started Accutane. Sydney, AU

UPDATED FROM Ramona1
2 months post

9 Weeks

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Ramona1February 18, 2015
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My skin has improved a lot. I Still have breakouts here and there especially on my back but overall it's looking great. Hopefully it will keep improving from this point. Derm have increased dosage to 40 Mg a day. Side effects: dry lips- Infection on the side of my lips used "Bactroban" and it's almost cleared. For my dry lips I'm using Cortic DS cream which is a strong cream especially for Eczma but it is helping a lot. I use it once every couple of days or when my lips are extremely dry. I have a mild Joint pain but I exercise a lot maybe that's the reason why. So far these are the only side effects I'm experiencing. Happy with my progress.

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KeenaBeena88
February 18, 2015
Glad things are on the up and up and hoping for clear beautiful skin for you xoxo
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Ramona1
February 22, 2015
Thank you!! How's your skin going?
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Eva G
February 22, 2015

I am glad you are happy with your results, your skin has improved and is looking great - thank you for keeping us posted on your progress.

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Ramona1
February 22, 2015
Pleasure :)
Wendy14
February 24, 2015
Month 4 for me. 2nd month at 80 mg. flares have finally subsided. Still trying to heal remaining breakouts though. Takes forever! Very dry lips and cracked nose. Sub zero temps are not helping this cause though. Breakouts on back are gone and still trying to heal some in the scalp area. Just think! Two and a half more months it will be Spring and I may be completely free of acne! Keep it up!
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2 months post

Week 6

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Ramona1February 2, 2015
So far so good, hardly any breakout, my skin redness is decreasing, still on 20mg/day. Side effects: Lips are getting more and more dry- Itchy eyes.

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Eva G
February 3, 2015

Good to hear. I bet the dry lips are very annoying, are you still using QV spf 30, or have your tried something else?

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Ramona1
February 3, 2015
Hello, still using QV spf 30 and sometimes lucas papaw ointment.
Ryno111
February 4, 2015
Carry Aquaphor around with you it's the best your dermatologist should have them in small capsules. I had to use it at least 5 times a day
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Ramona1
February 4, 2015
Okay, I will look for it. Thanks for the tip :)
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Evie.87
February 11, 2015
I've just started using a product called Dr Dan's Cortibalm. It has hydrocortisone in it. I've literally just started using it today - got it off good old ebay! Hopefully that helps with the dry lips!
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Ramona1
February 11, 2015
Thank you!! I will give this a go! I went to the derm today, I have infection on the side of my lips, he prescribed antibiotic ointment, hopefully this will help. I've also increaed my dosage today from 20mg to 40mg a day so expecting more and more dry lips :(
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1 month post

Week 4

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Ramona1January 22, 2015
My eyes started to get dry and itchy. My skin is a little more red than the usual. I'm still getting breakouts.

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