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20 Year Old, Just Starting Claravis - Westport, CT
UPDATED FROM Mickey12
1 year post
7 months after stopping treatment
Mickey12July 24, 2015
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Just thought I would post a photo after some of the scaring has cleared up and whatnot... Couldn't be happier with results. I have been using grape seed oil as a facial moisturizer to help with the scaring and it has helped a bunch!
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UPDATED FROM Mickey12
5 months post
Picture of 5 month
Mickey12December 17, 2014
Here is a picture where you can kinda sorta see the scaring left behind. Bad quality of an iphone pic
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UPDATED FROM Mickey12
5 months post
Month 5
Mickey12December 17, 2014
Currently going on my "5th" month. My face is all clear, minus all of the scars that are left behind. Does anyone know if this will go away?
Also, as recommended by my derm, I visited an endocrinologist and was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is highly related to my acne and helps to explain why I am still getting some acne under the skin (very rarely). I am going to start some hormone treatments to help get that under control. But overall, the acutane (well clavaris) has truly helped my skin to smooth out. I am still a bit embarrassed of all the scaring, but overall I don't have any huge ugly pimples anymore!
Also, as recommended by my derm, I visited an endocrinologist and was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is highly related to my acne and helps to explain why I am still getting some acne under the skin (very rarely). I am going to start some hormone treatments to help get that under control. But overall, the acutane (well clavaris) has truly helped my skin to smooth out. I am still a bit embarrassed of all the scaring, but overall I don't have any huge ugly pimples anymore!
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December 19, 2014
How did they come to that diagnosis? Was it a blood test? I'm curious because I feel that's something I could have too, but when I mention in to my doctor they seem to blow it off...
December 19, 2014
If you feel it may be a hormone thing, I would go to an endocrinologist. Also, look up the symptoms for PCOS and see if you can relate to any of them! And yes it was diagnosed with an ultra sound and a blood test!
December 19, 2014
Thank you for the fast response! I see a endocrinologist regularly for my Diabetes so I'll bring it up :)
December 19, 2014
Thanks for the update, glad to hear that your skin has cleared up! I found this question that you might find helpful regarding the scarring that is left over:
ACCUTANE CURED ACNE BUT LEFT SCARS
July 24, 2015
Hi! I also have PCOS and recently started taking Spironolactone for hair loss due to hormonal imbalance. I also have issues w/acne as a result of having PCOS....it's not a fun thing to have! I am wondering if you were also given Spiro & if so, what was your experience with it? BTW, your skin looks great!
July 24, 2015
hi!! Yes I have been taking 50 mg of spiro since December. I began to take it due to excess hair and it has helped a bit and I haven't had any side effects. I also have not had a pimple in so long!!
July 24, 2015
That's great. Thanks for your response! I only started the Spiro 2 days ago and have felt nauseous...but my Dr. said that may be a side effect at first. I'm hoping it helps w/ the hair loss I have been experiencing since coming off of BCP. I know that it is known to be a successful treatment for hormonal acne. My fingers are crosses that it will help me out! I can't afford to lose any more hair. It has really been upsetting. I will try to update any progress I see. Did it take a while for you to see any changes?
July 24, 2015
My doctor told me that it would about 6 weeks... Sounds like a long time :( but the results are worth it. A woman even told me I had beautiful skin today... Never would I have ever thought that I would hear that compliment!! I wish you luck, just make sure to have some patience with the results!
Amazing results, thank you for sharing your success!