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Hopeful*, on 21 December 2011 - 10:31 AM, said:

bigdreams, on 19 December 2011 - 09:58 PM, said:

Hopeful*, on 19 December 2011 - 12:36 PM, said:

Ugh I'm jealous. Ur skin looks so smooth. U look like ur skin texture is even and good. Ugh I wish mine was like that. Why can't my skin be normal ?

It's not that smooth, but it definitely looks a lot better since I started using oatmeal. I think with the consistent use it just buffed away all the bad bits. Have you tried your RMH yet?

Yeah I did. I tried it only once though. I think it was pretty good. However, I have to wait a bit to use it again because the eczema rashes I have on my face thanks to accutane, unless it's an allergic reaction from Jojoba but I don't think it's that . The Honey can be a bit drying if your face is already super duper duper dry like mine. But it did looked help with soothing.

Yeah, honey can be drying so moisturising is a must.

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Has anyone experienced being irritated and very snappy while on Roaccutane? I am snarky sometimes but lately I've just been rude for no reason and very irritated with people :/

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Day 23.

Well, my right side breakout has almost cleared up, except the one on my laugh line, that is still huge. My left side, unfortunately, is still bad! Why is my left always worse than my right?!?! I am hoping they shrink a little by Xmas though and my nose .. IT IS SO BLOODY SMOOTH! I can't keep rubbing it, seriously, it is SO smooth and looks so clear and clean now that those pesky blackheads have disappeared. I love it!! First sign that I am on my way to gorgeous skin at last My hair is still nice and not oily by the second day, and my face isn't too. Other than that, nothing. This will be my last post until after Christmas, so everyone have a happy holiday and I hope you all get wonderful presents! Mwa xxxx

Edited by bigdreams, 23 December 2011 - 04:53 AM.

[Timehealsall]

just curious, but did you ever take oral antibiotics?

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Timehealsall, on 23 December 2011 - 04:57 AM, said:

just curious, but did you ever take oral antibiotics?

Yes. I have used Doxylin 50 and Akamin 50. They did absolutely nothing to my face and I was on both for 4 months at a time. I noticed my face was progressively getting worse so I came off them and started Duac which started getting my face under control. Why is that?

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Day 28.

WOW. A MONTH ALMOST DOWN! Just thought I'd say my face is 99% clear right now the 1% being a very small cyst that will definitely go within the next couple of days, so clear skin for NYE! This is definitely great news, the IB didn't last all that long, and I'm hoping I don't suffer with another breakout during my course. Will update with photos of my skin tomorrow. Hope everyone had an awesome Christmas.

[PerZona]

Are you still using oatmeal as a cleanser and if so, how is it working out for you?

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PerZona, on 28 December 2011 - 02:02 PM, said:

Are you still using oatmeal as a cleanser and if so, how is it working out for you?

Yes, I am still using oatmeal as a cleanser. It's working really well! My skin has reacted well to it, and this past week it's been looking extremely smooth and refined (and feels it, too!)

So, here are the promised pictures. I know it looks like I have actives but it's just my HP standing out.

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[Quiescence]

Yay for you!!! Looking so good and smooth!...damn that pesky HP i'm the same, hopefully it fades soon with less actives.

Isnt it nice to wash your face/ put make up on etc without wincing in pain?

x x x

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Quiescence, on 29 December 2011 - 05:53 AM, said:

Yay for you!!! Looking so good and smooth!...damn that pesky HP i'm the same, hopefully it fades soon with less actives.

Isnt it nice to wash your face/ put make up on etc without wincing in pain?

x x x

Yeah, I hope so too and yes, it's wonderful! I have been running my hands over my face in the shower the past two days just feeling it, haha.

[restrictions]

Hii just looked through your log im jelous! You look AMAZING with makeup and without it your acne is not bad at all, just a little hyperpigmentation, but i feel ya with the random hell-like breakouts that ruin your life. Generally i can survive with my acne, but at times it goes crazyyyy!
GOOD LUCK!

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restrictions, on 29 December 2011 - 10:11 AM, said:

Hii just looked through your log im jelous! You look AMAZING with makeup and without it your acne is not bad at all, just a little hyperpigmentation, but i feel ya with the random hell-like breakouts that ruin your life. Generally i can survive with my acne, but at times it goes crazyyyy!
GOOD LUCK!

Oh, thank you so much! Yep, the HP sucks because it's dotted all over my cheeks and very noticeable IRL. But, thank you, and good luck to you too!!

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Day 33.

Hello everyone. Happy new year! I hope you all had an awesome NYE - I certainly did!! .. So my skin is still doing okay, I have had a small cyst and a tiny whitehead pop up over the past couple of days, but I'm really not as fussed as I used to be whenever I got them. It's already starting to go down, so now I'm just playing the waiting game.

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Argh. I am all kinds of emotions right now - depressed, angry, upset, devastated. All thanks to me I am no longer with my boyfriend, what a great fucking start to the year. What the fuck is wrong with me!!!! Seriously, I'm just so messed up right now I don't know what I'm doing half the time. God I really do fucking hate my life. FUCK!
So just wondering if I can take a Blackmores Executive Sleep Formula tablet while on accutane to help calm my mind to fall asleep so I can wake up tomorrow and see that this is just a bad dream

Edited by bigdreams, 02 January 2012 - 11:56 AM.

[PaulH85]

Aww, sorry to hear that. Sounds like you could do with a bit of time out to get your head together. Obviously I don't know the situation but perhaps you'll be able to work it out when you're in a better frame of mind and feeling more balanced. Whatever happens, give yourself a break and keep your chin up.

As far the sleeping tablets are concerned, you'll be safe because they're primarily herbal based. I can't guarantee that you'll wake up tomorrow and find that it was just a bad dream, unfortunately. but you'll be perfectly fine to take the suggested dosage while on Accutane.

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PaulH85, on 02 January 2012 - 12:56 PM, said:

Aww, sorry to hear that. Sounds like you could do with a bit of time out to get your head together. Obviously I don't know the situation but perhaps you'll be able to work it out when you're in a better frame of mind and feeling more balanced. Whatever happens, give yourself a break and keep your chin up.

As far the sleeping tablets are concerned, you'll be safe because they're primarily herbal based. I can't guarantee that you'll wake up tomorrow and find that it was just a bad dream, unfortunately. but you'll be perfectly fine to take the suggested dosage while on Accutane.

Thanks, Paul. You seem like a really awesome, caring guy! I've seen your posts on a lot of logs and you just have the kindest words to say to everyone. Thank you again


Day 37.

Sorry for my outbreak the other day, and thanks to the people who sent me PM's to see if I was okay. Um, my face is looking really good actually. I have just one active on my right cheek from the other day which is starting to shrink. The rest of my face is super smooth and there's a glow to it! I'm not looking dull like I used to, I genuinely look healthier for some reason, ha ha. I am still amazed with my nose which is just so unbelievably smooth and it's soo clear too! I will upload photos in a couple of days.

Happy Friday, guys. Have an awesome weekend

Edited by bigdreams, 05 January 2012 - 11:26 PM.

[bigdreams]

Hi everyone. After much thought I have decided to discontinue my log here on acne.org due to the fact I don't think my face is 'serious' enough to make a log about, and a couple of people have PM'd me saying the same thing.
I will continue to take Roaccutane, I just will not be making anymore posts. I wish everyone the best of luck with their skin journey, you know at the end of this tough road there'll be sunshine
Thanks for reading and giving your advice to anyone who ever replied to this!

Evelyn xxx.

Edited by bigdreams, 11 January 2012 - 04:08 AM.

[thrillpink]

I haven't read your whole log, but what do you mean by not serious enough? What is serious enough? Kind of weird people tell you that.
Just hope you're not stopping because of them, anyway good luck

[PaulH85]

I don't know what was said or who said it, but it's not appropriate for people to be telling others whether they should or shouldn't be here, or whether they should or shouldn't be keeping a log. The severity of a persons acne is relative and is not some kind of competition. Users benefit from keeping logs and their readers do, too. I've benefitted from reading countless logs and I've never even taken Accutane! This place is all about support and everyone has a right to that, certainly if they're after a bit of help and encouragement as they make their way through a course of Accutane. So I'd ask anyone who thinks it is acceptable to send PM's like that to think twice because it certainly is not.

[sweetinx]

bigdreams, on 02 January 2012 - 11:56 AM, said:

Argh. I am all kinds of emotions right now - depressed, angry, upset, devastated. All thanks to me I am no longer with my boyfriend, what a great fucking start to the year. What the fuck is wrong with me!!!! Seriously, I'm just so messed up right now I don't know what I'm doing half the time. God I really do fucking hate my life. FUCK!
So just wondering if I can take a Blackmores Executive Sleep Formula tablet while on accutane to help calm my mind to fall asleep so I can wake up tomorrow and see that this is just a bad dream

I have just been reading through your log and saw this. I'm so sorry- and if its any consolation, I am in exactly the same position as you.

I wish you would continue with your log! My skin is in a very similar condition to yours and even though people don't think it's "severe" you are doing so many people a favour by tracking your progress! Please consider coming back

I am due to start Accutane on Jan 30. This message board is so helpful.