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[cheezycakes]

Post-accutane 2.5 months

 

Sigh.... you guys, my little breakout is not improving. My skin is getting more oily, except for my cheeks. I've got a dermatologist appointment on Tuesday... not really looking forward to that. I'm just a little disappointed and down right now. Right now, I'm getting like a couple of new whitehead/borderline cysts every day. It seems to be getting worse, although I really can't tell at this point. Admittedly, it's nowhere as bad as it was before... yet. I just really thought accutane would be the magic bullet, even if it was for 6 months to a year. Now, my skin can't even stay clear for more than 2 months since coming off.

 

At first, I really thought it was just my body getting readjusted to getting off the drug, but it's been for like ~3 weeks now and no improvement. I think most people who had this post-accutane breakout cleared up way before.... so right now I'm not too hopeful.

 

Also, I'm dealing with the fact that I may be switching jobs soon, so the insurance thing is going to be tricky/impossible. I'm fully prepared that my dermatologist is going to recommend another course of accutane. I may have to pay out of pocket for this course if worst comes to worst. I guess I'm feeling pretty miserable right now. I'll keep you guys update.

[cheezycakes]

Looks like I'm going back on accutane! My derm said it's either another course of accutane or a different cleanser. Seemed like an obvious choice for me. This time, she said let's do a much higher dose: 120/80 alternating. I just got my prescription and bloodwork. I'm hoping I can start towards the end of the week. Yay!

 

I'm just bummed from my first experience on accutane, but I don't regret doing it because that 5+ months was one of the happiest of my life. I know that sounds shallow, and nothing in my life changed, but it was just great to go out without feeling self-conscious. I'm hoping this time it sticks! Fingers crossed... wish me luck guys.