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32 Years Old Just Started Accutane. Sydney, AU
UPDATED FROM Ramona1
2 months post
9 Weeks
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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.
UPDATED FROM Ramona1
2 months post
Week 6
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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EG
Good to hear. I bet the dry lips are very annoying, are you still using QV spf 30, or have your tried something else?
Hello, still using QV spf 30 and sometimes lucas papaw ointment.
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
Okay, I will look for it. Thanks for the tip :)
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!
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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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.