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Many months later...
I realized it's been forever since I've updated.
I really couldn't be any happier with my skin. It's 'normal' now. Well, better than normal. I haven't taken any isotretinoin since September of 2016. I just couldn't be bothered to fill it again. For about 2-3 months I could barely use any Retin-A because I'd get really dry, and I just used Cerave moisturizer in the morning and AHA Soufflé in the evening. I then started using the Retin-A about every three days, then moved up to daily about a month ago. My skin looks and feels great. I've had two tiny pimples at my hairline, but they were in my hair and not visible. My skin is healthy and moisturized and clear! I'm hoping that the Retin-A will also help with aging over time. Anyway, still going strong! Yay! Btw, I'm using 0.25% cream, and I'll probably move up to 0.5% after this tube. My skin isn't dry at all, nor is it oily. These photos are after washing my face tonight (with Cetaphil Gentle).
I really couldn't be any happier with my skin. It's 'normal' now. Well, better than normal. I haven't taken any isotretinoin since September of 2016. I just couldn't be bothered to fill it again. For about 2-3 months I could barely use any Retin-A because I'd get really dry, and I just used Cerave moisturizer in the morning and AHA Soufflé in the evening. I then started using the Retin-A about every three days, then moved up to daily about a month ago. My skin looks and feels great. I've had two tiny pimples at my hairline, but they were in my hair and not visible. My skin is healthy and moisturized and clear! I'm hoping that the Retin-A will also help with aging over time. Anyway, still going strong! Yay! Btw, I'm using 0.25% cream, and I'll probably move up to 0.5% after this tube. My skin isn't dry at all, nor is it oily. These photos are after washing my face tonight (with Cetaphil Gentle).
Still in love with my results
It's been too long since I've posted a photo update. I began my Accutane (isotretinoin) Journey on Dec. 8, 2015, and it's now late September 2016. I ended my standard dosing months ago, but because of the wonderful state of my skin (and the zero negative side effects), I choose (with my dermatologists approval) to take 30 mg/week (I take a 10 mg Mon, Wed, and Fri). The dose is minimal, and doesn't negatively impact my liver. I'll likely stop soon-I just prefer it to the drying effects of topicals. I am wearing liquid blush in these photos, but no skin coverage makeup. I've not had a zit in forever. I can't reminder my last outbreak. I look back at photos and want to cry...I wish I'd done Accutane years and years ago. I wasted so much of my life having acne. My son is now battling teenage acne, and Epiduo and the thousand other topicals just don't do it. I'm taking him in October to see my dermatologist. I will never allow him to go through the years of embarrassment that I did, and I HIGHLY recommend that you also allow your teenager to try Accutane earlier rather than later. Nobody knows what acne is like unless you've been there. My experience has been 100% positive, and monthly labs and insulting ipledge questions are a small price to pay for this miracle drug. Will update periodically. JUST DO IT.
Provider Review
Dr. Viet Nguyen
Absolutely loved his bedside manner. He listened to me and what I wanted, and respected my knowledge on the subject. He's also young and receptive. Highly recommend.