http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771-battle-with-acne/ Battle with Acne Syndication Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:11:09 +0000 webmaster@acne.org (Acne.org Community) IP.Blog 60 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26589-day-142-of-accutane/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:15:35 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26589-day-142-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26499-day-132-of-accutane-second-degree-burns/ Thu, 30 May 2013 14:12:36 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26499-day-132-of-accutane-second-degree-burns/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26410-day-122-of-accutane/ Mon, 20 May 2013 23:25:34 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26410-day-122-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26390-day-118-of-accutane/ Fri, 17 May 2013 00:54:36 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26390-day-118-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26346-day-113-of-accutane/ Sat, 11 May 2013 22:09:10 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26346-day-113-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26324-day-110-of-accutane/ Thu, 09 May 2013 00:13:04 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26324-day-110-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26287-day-104-of-accutane/
I still have bumps all over my hands so the lotion my dermatologist gave isn't really working I also can't find this lotion in any store near me so in trying to save what I have from the little sample he gave me.

Since I've gone up in my dose I have been considerably more dry and itchy but whatever! I need clear skin!]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 21:07:50 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26287-day-104-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26235-day-97-of-accutane/
I have notices some more dryness but I'm managing well.
I wash my face every night with Cetaphil gentle cleanser for all skin types. Then I moisturize with the CeraVe lotion, then the Cetaphil Creme, the the Cetaphil lotion. I know that's a lot of lotions but I find it moisturized bet when I use all three and I layer them before bed.

Then in the morning when I wake up I just rinse my face with warm water and mosturize with the CeraVe lotion and I use the Revlon photo ready BB Creme SPF 30. And then I use a very little but of pressed powder so my face doesn't look oily.

Then for my lips I use medicated blistex during the day and aquaphor at night.

The other side effect I have is dry patches on my upper arm but that first really bother me!]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:17:11 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26235-day-97-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26189-day-93-of-accutane-they-switched-my-brand/
So for the last three months I've been on Claravis even though my dermatologist gave me a prescription for Absorbica. So they first month this happened I told him they put on that instead and he said it was fine. But every time I get a new prescription from him for Absorbica I always get Claravis. And every time I go into his office they're always like "so you've been on Absorbica for 3 months now" and I'm like "no I've been on Claravis for 3 months now" And yet every time they give me a prescription for Absorbica and the pharmacy always gives me Claravis. But this month I went to the pharmacy and they gave me Absorbica and I told them I've been on Claravis for the past 3 months why am I all of a sudden getting Absorbica and they were like its what the prescription says! And I was like it says that every time and you always give me Claravis! And they made a huge deal out if it and they couldn't even give me my full prescription because they only carried 40mg and I'm suppose to have a 40mg box and a 20mg box.

Then the lady went on to tell me that I'm suppose to have severe acne to go on this medicine and that I should have tried many different topicals and antibiotics before that. And I'm just thinking that this lady has no clue what I have tried and she's not my doctor. So I don't know what her business was telling me that.

But I don't even know if I'm allowed to just switch medications like that halfway through my course! And I don't even have all my medication yet I have to pick it up Tuesday! And if they give me a hard time picking it up I'm going to be so mad.

Also the Absorbica pills are huge. They look like pills for a horse.

Sorry for my rant. It'a just I think it's so weird that my medication is switched halfway through my course.]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:40:49 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26189-day-93-of-accutane-they-switched-my-brand/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26160-day-90-of-accutane/
So basically my dermatologist increased my dose. So for the first two weeks I will be taking 60mg and the next day I will be taking 40mg and every day I will switch between the two. So today I took 60mg and tomorrow I will take 4mg. Just switching between the two dose so it will be like taking 50mg each day. Then for the last two weeks of the 4th month I will be taking 60mg everyday.

Also a side effect I've been having is these little white bumps all over the palms of my hands which he told me were trapped oils inside of the bumps because Accutane made my pores smaller so oil couldn't escape through them. So he gave me some type of CeraVe lotion called renewing SA cream that I just rub on my hands and any dry spots.

So that's about it! So far everything is going good and I hope this month is better than the last! Good luck everyone!]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:11:56 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26160-day-90-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26085-day-81-of-accutane/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:34:26 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26085-day-81-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26026-day-12657-of-accutane/

I'm serious. The struggle is real. Also my back and chest decided to break out again after they were like 4 pimples away from being clear. Also I developed weird rashes on my palms of all these little tiny bumps! That are probably the most horrendous things I've ever seen! Yeah I won't be holding anyone's hand anytime soon... Or even giving someone a handshake or touching anyone. I should actually just wear gloves.

My hair is falling out more than usual. Which I don't really care about. It's not like its a lot. And my hair is still oily even though my skin is super dry! And I'm really get tired of putting on moisturizer all the time and putting o. Tons of it before bed. It's uncomfortable and annoying.


So obviously I'm getting really irritated at this point and kind of had enough. But I hope I can make it through this fast.]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:47:52 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-26026-day-12657-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25953-day-69-of-accutane/
So besides my horrible cysts I still have lots of whiteheads and blackheads. I swear it feels like I have been on Accutane for 69 years not days. My face is so dry and I seriously am about to go crazy. Not to mention the redness is horrible and my hands are peeling and I have wired bumps on my palms. I can't even wear short sleeved shirts.

My friend uses hand sanitizer on her face. Like literally she takes hand sanitizer and runs it in her face. And a few months ago she had acne that was moderate and now her face is so smooth! She was like it burns a little but it works! I seriously wish I would have tried that!]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:48:39 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25953-day-69-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25909-day-65-of-accutane/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:52:49 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25909-day-65-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25853-day-59-of-accutane/
I also started using Organic unrefined virgin coconut oil to wash my face and I love it. It makes my skin feel so soft and smooth and definitely helps with the dryness.]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:32 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25853-day-59-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25837-day-56-of-accutane/
Other than that! My skin is really clearing up now. Earlier this week I had some cysts that are pretty much gone or are scabs also my chest and back are pretty much clear. I'm so happy right now. And I can't wait to go to the dermatologist on Monday an possibly increase my dose. Also I'm going to request blood work.

Side effects: Dryness, itchiness, mild eczema, easily bruising and getting cuts.

Products for nighttime: wipe off makeup with Yes to Cucumbers soothing hypoallergenic facial towelettes. (These are super gentle on my skin, non-drying, and are 98% natural)
Cleanse with Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser for all skin types(to remove and access makeup that might be left in the skin) I found that even moisturizing face washes still dried my skin out and it was better to just use this.
For moisturizer I use Ceraphil Lotion and once that dries I put aquaphor all over my face and neck, including my eyes and lips. Everyone says not to put on aquaphor on your face but my skin is so much less dry, it doesn't break me out, and it heals my skin so fast! Better than any moisturizer I have used! And it's so gentle on my skin and can be used on any part of your body.

Morning: I wash my face off with just warn water because my skin doesn't get as dry during the day.
Then I moisturize with CeraVe lotion and apply liquid foundation (haven't found a specific brand I like) then I cover spots that show through by putting powder foundation on a eyeshadow brush.
During the day I use medicated Chapstick.

For shampoo I use Herbal Essence Hello Hydration and Aussies 3 minute miracle.

I honk that's it! I just wanted to give an updated routine because I changed it up and this works so well for me and so much better than my other one!]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:58:01 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25837-day-56-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25809-day-52-of-accutane/
My eczema has pretty much cleared up with Eucerin Advanced healing lotion and Aquaphor.

My chest also seems to be clearing up finally. And my back too but not as much.]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:51:14 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25809-day-52-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25783-day-48-of-accutane-eczema-and-azithromiacin/
Also I have a sinus infection and I was put on azithromiacin (Zithromax, z-pack) has anyone been on this while taking Accutane and and is it okay to take these at the same time? Just wondering because sometimes doctors do mess up! Thanks!]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:34:00 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25783-day-48-of-accutane-eczema-and-azithromiacin/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25778-day-47-and-48-of-accutane/ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:35:47 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25778-day-47-and-48-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25765-day-46-of-accutane/

Besides that my acne is healing up pretty well. No terrible side effects. But today I'm not feeling well emotionally. But I did watch Pitch Perfect and some other movie with a girl who was dying of a terminal illness. Sound familiar?]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:54:11 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25765-day-46-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25757-day-45-of-accutane/ Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:15:20 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25757-day-45-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25742-day-44-of-accutane/ I also changed my foundation to the loreal Paris true match lumi healthy luminous makeup. I don't really like it because it doesn't cover well but I does give your face a well moisturized look.

Also the cut on my chin is pretty much healed! My cysts went down a little. I just really hope I don't get another breakout from 40mg but I probably will. Also my family is coming this weekend and I'm going to hate having to be smothered in moisturizer and Chapstick while they are here. Also I can't sleep over at anyone's house because layering on moisturizer will be completely embarrassing.

I'm also having breakouts all down my arms. My back broke out again. I can't wait until this is all over!]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:41 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25742-day-44-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25739-day-43-of-accutane/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:26:11 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25739-day-43-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25734-day-42-of-accutane/
I have some back pain today but only when I stay bent over for a while. If anything it makes me have better posture lol.

I seriously hate makeup. It feels so gross. I wouldn't wear it if I had nice skin. I can't wait till I don't have to wear makeup.]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:21:48 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25734-day-42-of-accutane/ http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25725-day-41-of-accutane/
So I got a big cyst on my back (that's better than my face) and then I got a smaller cyst on my forehead. I also got some whiteheads.]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:56:27 +0000 http://www.acne.org/messageboard/blog/6771/entry-25725-day-41-of-accutane/