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Accutane Initial Breakout, how long did yours last?

Accutane Initial Breakout

How long did your Accutane IB last?

1 week	[ 4 ]	[13.33%]
2 weeks	[ 3 ]	[10.00%]
3 weeks	[ 1 ]	[3.33%]
one month	[ 6 ]	[20.00%]
one and a half months	[ 2 ]	[6.67%]
two or more months	[ 4 ]	[13.33%]
did not have an initial breakout on Accutane	[ 10 ]	[33.33%]

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springmore View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Apr 14 2006, 10:17 AM Post #1
Member Group: Validating Joined: 17-January 06 From: Dallas, TX	I'm looking to start Accutane about 46 days before my wedding, and I'm conducting a not-very-accurate poll on how long/how common IBs on Accutane generally are. Any input you can give me will be very helpful, not only to me but also to other people looking to begin a course of Accutane. ALSO: please include any information on topicals or antibiotics you may have been on before or during Accutane that may have impacted the IB (ex: Retin-A, Tazorac, steroids, Minocycline). Thanks! ------------ am: Proactiv gentle cleanser Doxycycline 100 mg (week 19) Spironolactone 50 mg (week 3) pm: Proactiv gentle cleanser Tazorac .05% (week 16) Yasmin BCP (week 19 of straight active pills) I'm pleased to announce that I reached my previous goal: my skin was clear and beautiful on my wedding day, July 1, 2006. Now: no more steroids or chemical peels. I have to find a long-term solution for clear skin. If Spiro doesn't work, I'll be starting Accutane in August.

Jen121 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Apr 14 2006, 10:34 AM Post #2
Jen121 Group: Veteran Members Joined: 28-February 06	I would be interested to know this too! ------------ What I'm using: Dan's cleanser Dan's lotion Tazorac 0.05% Supplements I'm taking: Fish oil Saw palmetto Taurine Zinc Vitamin A/E/D Yaz bc What I'm eating: Paleo Diet AKA Caveman All fruits, veggies (no potatoes, peas, corn), nuts and seeds (no cashews or peanuts) and protein (fish, chicken, eggs) Everyday Staples: Apples (i love) Big green salad, carrots, nuts (pecan, almond, or walnut) Absolutely no: legumes, wheat, grains, dairy, sugar, salt, red meats, or coffee SoMeTiMeS YoU HaVe To Go ThrOuGh tHe RaiN tO Get To tHe SuNsHiNe

paquita View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Apr 14 2006, 06:38 PM Post #3
Member Group: Veteran Members Joined: 16-December 05 From: Florida	I would not recommend accutane 45 days before your wedding. Then again everyone is different. I guess it depends since 2 people said they did not have initial breakouts (i'm in shock) My skin after the 1 month looked literally like crap. I was so embarrassed I didn't want to leave my house. I even became paranoic when going out, I thought everybody was staring at my face (and they probably were) I was really deppressed (from the acne not from the medication) On a positive note I finished my course 2 months ago and my skin looks great. People are in shock when they see my improvement. The other day I saw some pictures they took during my initial breakouts and I was in shock(I had forgotten how bad my skin was). I don't know how I survived those days. I guess I'm stronger than what I thought. Then again if you are taking a small dosage like 10mgs every other day probably you won't have any breakouts but if you are like taking 40 mgs or 60 mgs everyday, I think your chances are very high.

springmore View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Apr 15 2006, 11:28 AM Post #4
Member Group: Validating Joined: 17-January 06 From: Dallas, TX	Thanks for participating, guys! Could we get a few more answers? ------------ am: Proactiv gentle cleanser Doxycycline 100 mg (week 19) Spironolactone 50 mg (week 3) pm: Proactiv gentle cleanser Tazorac .05% (week 16) Yasmin BCP (week 19 of straight active pills) I'm pleased to announce that I reached my previous goal: my skin was clear and beautiful on my wedding day, July 1, 2006. Now: no more steroids or chemical peels. I have to find a long-term solution for clear skin. If Spiro doesn't work, I'll be starting Accutane in August.

Carys View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Apr 15 2006, 03:07 PM Post #5
Veteran Member Group: Veteran Members Joined: 21-July 05 From: UT, USA	My IB lasted about a month, but it was pretty minimal, IMO. Compared to the IB I got on Retin-A Micro (AWFUL AND HORRIFIC), I looked about a thousand times better during my IB on 'tane. I was also on Retin-A Micro right up to the very first day I began my 'tane course, and I'm positive that's part of the reason why I didn't have as rough a time w/the IB. By the time I was about a month and a half into the treatment, my face was totally clear.

xciteurmom View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Apr 15 2006, 06:35 PM Post #6
Member Group: Veteran Members Joined: 21-July 04	i think its risky taking it 45 days before. my IB came at about 3 weeks in and the worst ones stayed around for about a month i guess.

Thuglife2k5 View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Apr 5 2009, 10:21 AM Post #7
Member Group: Veteran Members Joined: 22-June 08	my tretinoin initial breakout was really bad.... im on day 2 and i already have got a few little pimples.. so im scared to get an IB now ------------ Accutane now -started 4/5/09 MONTH 1: 40 mg MONTH 2: 40 mg MONTH 3: 60 mg ^On month 3 im taking 40 mg on even days 80 on odd days....idk y but i am visit my log if u want

laindenver View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Apr 5 2009, 03:19 PM Post #8
Member Group: Veteran Members Joined: 7-May 07 From: New York	I didn't have an IB, my skin started improving immediately. But I was on retin-a micro for about 7 weeks prior to accutane and my IB was horrific from that. I had been off of it for about a month when I started tane and I think that's part of the reason I didn't have an IB. I would recommend starting off on a low dose to minimize IB, also maybe get green cream or some other retinol cream to adjust your skin for a month before you go on it. Sorry, didn't realize this was an old post, glad you had good skin on your wedding!

gbaby View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Nov 2 2009, 08:38 AM Post #9
Member Group: Members Joined: 23-October 09 From: chicago baby :]	QUOTE (springmore @ Apr 14 2006, 10:17 AM) I'm looking to start Accutane about 46 days before my wedding, and I'm conducting a not-very-accurate poll on how long/how common IBs on Accutane generally are. Any input you can give me will be very helpful, not only to me but also to other people looking to begin a course of Accutane. ALSO: please include any information on topicals or antibiotics you may have been on before or during Accutane that may have impacted the IB (ex: Retin-A, Tazorac, steroids, Minocycline). Thanks! No offense, but you're a fool for starting it this soon before your wedding. there comes a point on the 'tane where your face becomes INCREDIBLY DRY and chances are it will be on your wedding day. you should have begun it 4-6 months ago so you can be 100% clear on your wedding day. its a rough course. ------------ MY ACCUTANE JOURNEYY :) Personal Regimen: one 40mg accutane pill with breakfast and water. shower with hot water to open pores, wash with Cerave Hydrating Cleanser. wipe with Witch Hazel astringent all over my face (if not wearing makeup, do this periodically throughout the day to get the excess dirt accumulation off), when needed - cerave pump moisturizer. (repeat entire process at night) one 40 mg accutane pill with dinner and water, tri sprintec birth control pill at 7 pm.

Toki View Member Profile Find Member's Posts	Nov 2 2009, 09:23 PM Post #10
New Member Group: Members Joined: 19-September 09	this is old This post has been edited by Toki: Nov 2 2009, 09:24 PM

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