http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182-my-accutaneoratane-journey/ My Accutane/Oratane journey:) Syndication Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:32:25 +0000 webmaster@acne.org (Acne.org Message Boards) IP.Blog 60 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23636-day-29-derm-appointment/ So this afternoon I went to the dermatologist for my one-month appointment. He wrote me a prescription for the remaining 5 months of my treatment. He also said that there's quite a lot of inflammation so he gave me an injection for that. I have no idea what the injection was but I just really hope that it's going to help!! He...]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:16:17 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23636-day-29-derm-appointment/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23591-day-25/ Soooo...there's not rally much to do a post about but here goes it seems as though just as one pimple goes away another one forms:( I have one on each cheek which are quite noticeable and that cyst on my eyebrow. It just sits there...so irritating. Still no headaches!! Yippie I have noticed some dry scalp though but it's not that...]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 21:41:53 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23591-day-25/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23569-day-22can-things-get-any-worse/ So obviously I'm having an initial breakout or SOMETHING because in these last 2 days so many people have commented on my skin it drove me to tears. I mentioned to my room mate that at least my glasses are covering the cyst on my eyebrow and she said: "what are you talking about? It's huge!" And yes those were her exact words,...]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 20:06:50 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23569-day-22can-things-get-any-worse/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23556-day-20/ Sorry for not posting in a while...been a bit busy. So I haven't had any headaches since like Saturday I think I can't tell you how relieved I am because my exams are starting on Wednesday. I have a few new pimples so my skin is red. I have 2 new cysts - one is on my left eyebrow so it's all puffy and swelled I've also been...]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 19:48:29 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23556-day-20/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23524-day-16/ Just a quick update for today. No headaches so yippee! It was so great plus my mom said my skin looks better. No new pimples or anything and most of the old ones are starting to fade away. The cyst on my chin as well. I'm REAL glad about that. My face is extremely dry though, especially after washing it. I apply moisturiser with 15...]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 20:49:38 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23524-day-16/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23518-day-15does-the-headaches-ever-stop/ Thanks for the comments on the previous post. I asked when my skin would start to improve and 2 people commented that your skin really clears up in your third month. I'm glad I know this because know I have something to look forward to!! At the end of my third month I'm going overseas for 2 weeks so I really really hope that my...]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 22:48:33 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23518-day-15does-the-headaches-ever-stop/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23510-day-14/ I can't believe it's been 2 weeks already! I can't see a difference in my skin yet:( it obviously takes longer! Skin is still the same as last time I posted...just a bit more red though. Extremely extremely dry lips and back pains. I'm assuming it's associated with Oratane but I'm not sure. And the headaches which are...]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 19:57:19 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23510-day-14/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23494-day-13/ Sorry for not posting that much recently...been really busy at school!! My dry lips are getting WORSE - I didn't think it was even possible. But its a small price to pay for clear skin No new pimples or cysts, but I still have a few active ones which are so tempting to pop!! Ugh... I've also noticed I'm having...]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 19:33:04 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23494-day-13/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23471-day-11/ So not much has happened yet... Only really dry lips...ugh! And I can feel my skin is getting dryer as well But it's a sign that it's working so yippie!! I had another headache today but drinking more water really helped. There's not much else to say...it seems no initial breakout yet
xx]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 20:21:52 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23471-day-11/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23448-day9/ So here's the thing: I'm trying to do a post each day but not that much happens in 24 hours... But I'll try my best so today my skin still looks all red and inflamed PLUS I picked it again... I should really stop doing that. I also went to the mall today to get some more Elizabeth Arden 8h cream so I told the woman that's selling...]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 20:02:22 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23448-day9/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23440-day-8/ My crazy dry lips feels as though it's getting worse!! (If that's even possible) I've also noticed that some of my blackheads are clearing (not sure how to describe this)...it's as though it comes out easily if I just squeeze it a bit. I went totally crazy though and popped a lot of pimples (the new ones I mentioned...]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 20:45:46 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23440-day-8/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23435-day-7/ So today I started to feel more severe side-effects...my lips are SO DRY!! It's crazy :/ I have to apply 8h cream like every half hour. I also have about 4 new pimples (whiteheads), but no new cysts which is great I got a headache last night but none today so I think that drinking 1 pill at a time helps. Also no trouble with wearing my...]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 19:44:29 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23435-day-7/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23423-day-6/
No headaches today...yippie!! I called the derm today though about the headaches and he suggested taking one pill in the morning and one in the evening so let's hope that works! I noticed 2 new pimples today:( It's not huge though but still.... I still have that huge cyst on my chin as well and it looks sooo bad. I'm...]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 17:05:14 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23423-day-6/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23417-day5more-headaches/ So today has been a really rough day. I woke up this morning with yet another headache. It subsided a little bit after I had breakfast. I eventually decided to take a pain pill this afternoon. As for my skin - I still have that cyst on my chin...it looks so bad. I also noticed a pimple forming on my cheek:( My lips are also dry but the 8h cream makes...]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 19:23:58 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23417-day5more-headaches/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23406-day4/ So today is day 4 and I'm actually starting to feel the side effects. Had a headache again today....not as bad as the other day though but still:( I also noticed some dryness around the nose area. I applied some Bioderma balm for this dryness as well as to my flaking cysts and pimples and it worked extremely well. I'm also applying 8h hour...]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 12:41:14 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23406-day4/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23397-day3/ I forgot to do a post for day 2 yesterday so here's a little info on what happened: I woke up with a really bad headache so I took 2 adco-dolls for that. I'm not sure whether it was related to the Oratane or not? I was left feeling very tired so I took a 10 min nap No side-effects yet but I'm applying Elisabeth Arden 24h cream to my lips...]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 06:53:15 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23397-day3/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23387-day-1-d/ Well today officially marks the first day of my oratane journey. I got the ok from my doctor this morning after the bloodtest last Friday and went to the pharmacist to pick up the pills this afternoon. I have to take 2 20mg pills each evening after dinner with a glass of milk. Obviously there are no side effects yet...lol. I also took my...]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 19:46:16 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23387-day-1-d/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23346-background-on-my-acne-journey-so-far/ This is my first post as a blogger. wow
So this is just a little background on me.
I am 15 years old an have grade 3 going on grade 4 acne according to my dermatologist. I live in South Africa. My acne started about 3 years ago and have just got worse. So far...]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:20:00 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php/blog/6182/entry-23346-background-on-my-acne-journey-so-far/