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27 Year Old Female.
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1 year post
*Update -about a year later*
JaimeleecNovember 29, 2015
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Well my perfect clear skin has come to a an end. I guess it was too good to be true. It's not as horrible as it was to begin with but its not what should be happening. Back to concealer and of course I picked. Started on my forehead and after that cleared up its on my chin and left side cheek. Extremely frustrating!! I'm going back to the dermatologist in 10 days. If I need a second round I might just do it. Back to being cranky and hating mirrors!
UPDATED FROM Jaimeleec
2 months post
3 months post accutane
JaimeleecAugust 23, 2014
Trying to keep this updated to be helpful to everyone whose considering treatment. I'm 3 month post now and everything is still pretty good. I've gotten a few little ones but nothing that bothers me. Just some advice DO NOT pick at anything. If you do get any little pimples post treatment they go away very fast. So here is my 3 month picture.
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August 23, 2014
I'm on my 6th day mob have gotten two pretty big cysts due to the initial breakout, but nothing I cannot handle and I definitely used to it. I have a very dry throat and other than that no side effects yet. I am taking 40mg everyday. I hVent even needed to moisturizer yet it's ridiculous!!! In still amazingly oily, I am being patient as well. Drinking a lot of water and tea. :) thanks for you pic during treatment you look soooo good.
August 23, 2014
How do you take your meds? 40mg all at once? When is the est time to take it? Thanks!
August 23, 2014
Keep up with the water intake! You will get dyrer also, eyes, throat, nose and lips especially. The first month is the worst but you will notice the breakouts getting less frequent! I also was on 40mg per day. Stay positive! :)
August 23, 2014
I was on 40mg per day. 20mg in the morning after breakfast and 20mg after dinner and always with a full glass of water!
September 10, 2014
I just got back from the derm w my 17 yr old son. He has horrible acne on his back and not as bad but bad on his face. The doctor said 6mo on accutane would clear him and in fact would be the only real treatment for his cystic acne. As a mom I am extremely worried about the side effects. You hear depression and as a parent you really get nervous when it comes to your teenager. Also the doctor mentioned he would do monthly blood work. Did you have that as well???
September 10, 2014
Hello! The 6 months is a normal timeframe. I was on it for the same amount of time. I honestly felt no change in my state of mind other than the fact that I was a bit more tired than normal which wasn't that bad. I would just keep an eye on him to see if you notice a change in mood. The blood work is normal also. I got it every month. They want to check your levels to make sure your liver enzymes are normal and not elevated. It seems like a lot with this drug but In the long run it had more pros than cons, at least it did for me. Best of luck for your son!
September 13, 2014
Thank you for your quick reply..I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We've signed the IPledge form and have decided to allow him to go on this medication. Our pediatrician said the depression side effect was only in extremely rare circumstances and he felt it a safe treatment for our son. In fact the pediatrician said that he expected to see a change in our son's mood in the form of euphoria once he sees how amazing his skin looks after 6 months. We called the dermo and will start his medication this week. I shall keep you posted! Thanks again!
January 16, 2015
Accutane was the best decision I ever made! It changed my life. I was 24 when I first took it and the results were great for years. I recently did a second course because my acne started returning at 29. Because our hormones change so much it can continue to come back, but Accutane is a miracle drug in my opinion! I'm so happy you've had such great results as well!
UPDATED FROM Jaimeleec
2 months post
1/2 way through accutane treatment.
JaimeleecAugust 23, 2014
I don't have many pictures from my before treatment because I didn't like seeing my skin. But this was about 3 months into treatment. It's a little blurry but my cheeks are red and there's still a few pimples, inflamed. But was much better than when I started.
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