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[tooexcited1]

Hi everyone!

I just started my treatment and I'm so excited to see results. I have a lot of questions though and hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction.

The only real thing that is annoying me lately is the dryness of my lips. I have some chapstick that I am using but that's really it. Any advice in terms of what else I can do?

Also, I wanted to ask some questions about moisturizing. I have Cetaphil but I don't really like how shiny it is. I used to use Aveno but the one I had used salicylic acid so I was told to discontinue use (this is true, right?). In addition, the dryness has made the sides of my cheeks really red and dry. When I rub moisturizer into it, it gets better but not really.. maybe this is all I can do but I thought I'd ask.

Another question I had was in terms of taking the medication. I have read that I should take it with milk because it helps digest it, but my stomach doesn't digest milk too well and it makes me break out. Is there any other food I can buy to take with it so that it can digest in the best way possible?

Last thing, sorry! If anyone has any previous posts that would be useful for me to read in terms of general knowledge about how I should live while taking it, that would be really great and I would the advice.

Thanks a lot!

- tooexcited

[tooexcited1]

I forgot one more thing..

I am also taking a multi vitamin that contains vitamin A. Should I stop using it? If so, how can I make sure i am getting all my vitamins and minerals?

[LizamasLlama]

For your lips get aquaphor. To moisturize i used cetaphil or cocoa butter. For the vitamins you can get eBa (everything but A) it's meant for accutane users! http://www.ebamultivitamin.com/ For taking the medication just take it with a glass of water after you eat dinner. For your last question I suggest not thinking about being on it, and don't think about the side effects because they will just stress you out.