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[Minibex_2007]

Hi guys

I have had two goes at Accutane, both on very low does (20mg a day max) and for no longer than 2 months at a time. The first time I went on Accutane I was on 20mg a day and I couldn't cope with the side effects so I had to come off. The next time I tried a very low dose (5mg a day) to see if I could tolerate it better, however this was not the case and I had to give up after about a month because I was getting severe blushing everyday.

Once I stopped Accutane the blushing has gradually got slighty better, but I still blush very easily when I laugh, get emabarassed etc. I find I can't tolerate even slighty warm temperatures and it makes going to parties etc so horrible because I spend the whole night looking like a tomato and everyone looking at me and asking me if I'm alright. I don't blush everyday now but only when I get hot. I feel so depressed because I find myself avoiding social situations because I don't want to spend the whole night burning and trying to cool myself down. I wouldn't mind so much if it was a quick flush but sometimes it's hours before I return to a normal colour.

I feel so depressed becuase I never had any of the these problems before Accutane and I end up thinking if only I hadn't taken it. The worst thing is they say Rosacea only gets worse, can someone tell me if this is definately the case if your Rosacea was caused by Accutane? and will it gradually get better now I am off Accutane?

Please someone help me.

xx

[chaseryder]

I felt the same way. All you can is hope for the best, and try to avoid triggers the best you can. Yet there isn't all that much you can do. It does get better though. Just be gentle to your skin and eat right.

I would try to respond to Lamarr, he has supposedly found a medication that has really helped him out. Dont' try to post message him tho, since his box is full...but try posting something on his topics to get his attention...