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[reditalia9202]

Well, after much deliberation and desperation, it has come to this. I have been suffering from acne for a relatively short period, a little over two years. However, these two years have been filled with broken promises of homeopathic cures and a previous dermatologist, and a lot of pessimism revolving my acne. My sister is twenty-six (I am eighteen), and she still gets acne, so I came to the conclusion that I had to take it now, before I go to college! (Even if that means my face will be demolished for my high school graduation ). I eat a very controlled diet and drink absolutely nothing else but water, haven't had a candy bar or soda in over a year, but obviously that has gotten me nowhere. For reference, I have mild-moderate acne, although for the past several days it has worsened a bit, sans-Accutane. I aim to maintain this log to not only keep my sanity intact if and when I hit rock-bottom, but to hopefully help others in the exact scenario with tips and generosity.

I am absolutely petrified of the initial breakout. I PRAY to some higher being that I do not endure that horrible, horrible experience! However, for the drug to work properly, I will hopefully perceive these temporary blights to only be a minor obstacle in my goal to rid of my acne, once and for all. I am very aware of the consequences associated with the drug, mostly the dry skin and the horribly chapped lips.
So, in addition, is there anything else I need to know about taking Accutane? Aquafor? Check. Sunscreen? Check. DO I need a mild face cleanser of some sort? Please help!

Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc (3 daily), as well as Vitamin E-400 (one daily). The Accutane dosage is one 40 m/g pill a day

IT BEGINS

[reditalia9202]

Good luck with your course! I am at my 2nd month now, Just finished my 1st two days ago! Starting to see things change now. Looks like you have all the things you need. I would get a non comedogenic face wash and a non comedogenic moisturizer cream. If you are in the US CeraVe and Cetaphil are good ones. I use CeraVe and I LOVE IT.

Your supplements look good. I started using Biotin so my hair doesn't fall out, Some peoples do, I wanted to prevent it if I could. Also Fish Oil and glucosamine sulfate for my joints. My knees have been sore and aching since starting so that helps.

Thank you for your input! I already have some small bottles of CeraVe, complimentary from the dermatologists'. It has been one hour since I took the very first pill, and I can already feel a zit on my cheek emerging (Don't know how to feel about this). But with the power of the drug, wouldn't a face wash be like dousing a house fire with a small fire extinguisher?

[NeedAMiracle!]

Hey i'm on day four of my Accutane course now so you're right there behind me! Good luck with everything and i'll keep checking your posts! I made a log myself to share my experiences throughout it too