Day 35

Nothing new to really say today, I just figured Id come here to ramble about my skin instead of complaining to my mom who is sick of hearing about it by now.

My most recent breakout is at its ugliest stage; the whiteheads are at their largest. The cystic pimple is grossing me out. Its like, the size of a skittle and its on my jawline. I feel like that one isnt going to away for a while, and that kind of bums me out. What was on my forehead is clearing up and flaking away, for the most part.

I have no side effects except for eczema and dry lips. My scalp isnt even itchy anymore, thank god that went away.

I have my next derm appointment on the 16^th of this month. If things are still looking ugly, I may discuss upping my dosage to 80mg. I dont know if thats a good idea or not, but I didnt even break out quite this bad on my last round of Accutane.

I'm sorry your still breaking out ;( but at least your not 3-4 months into it and breaking out, it's pretty normal to break out into your second month and even third for some people, I've read like.. 49320842 logs haha, I hope it clears up for you soon though! That's good you don't have too severe side effects either Try to stay positive! If you need to relax.. take a bath, light some candles, read a book/magazine, and eat whatever the hell you want. I do that when I feel stressed and it works wonders. AND on your course, try to not look in the mirrors too much. I know it sounds insanely impossible, because it used to be for me, but whenever I get out of the shower or bath, where I had washed my face, I dim my lights in my room before I look in a mirror so i don't see any flaws. It may sound dumb, but it helps me stay away from the mirrors, and it helps me focus on other things.

Hang in there I hope you have a wonderful day.

I'm sorry your still breaking out ;( but at least your not 3-4 months into it and breaking out, it's pretty normal to break out into your second month and even third for some people, I've read like.. 49320842 logs haha, I hope it clears up for you soon though! That's good you don't have too severe side effects either Try to stay positive! If you need to relax.. take a bath, light some candles, read a book/magazine, and eat whatever the hell you want. I do that when I feel stressed and it works wonders. AND on your course, try to not look in the mirrors too much. I know it sounds insanely impossible, because it used to be for me, but whenever I get out of the shower or bath, where I had washed my face, I dim my lights in my room before I look in a mirror so i don't see any flaws. It may sound dumb, but it helps me stay away from the mirrors, and it helps me focus on other things.

Hang in there I hope you have a wonderful day.

 

As negative as I'm being about my skin, I do have to say it has improved & I see it getting better each day (if there's no new actives). I've had about four different breakouts since I've started & it's kind of scary! I've been reading so many logs lately, too. The one thing to remember with this whole thing is patience & sometimes that's wayyyy easier said than done!

I love candle lit baths! They're so relaxing. And as far as looking into mirrors go, I'm the worst! I go to the bathroom in work & before classes & stare at the mirror looking at my skin. When I'm home I try not to, but I'm pretty much surrounded by mirrors in my room & bathroom.

You have such a positive outlook & I love it! I'll deal with this ugliness if by August everything turns around. *Crosses fingers*

I'm the same way! The first week or two I didn't have any side effects and i was almost, sad? Haha like i wanted just to see some kind of sign that it was in there and doing its thing. Im like almost done with week 3 and I really don't have many side effects, Im not even that dry or have chapped lips too bad. Not sure if I should get a higher dosage or what, but oh well, I'll just take what I can get.

Sorry about the still breaking out though, thats a bummer. It'll all be worth it though when you have beautiful clear skin. Which will hopefully be sooon!

 

I'm the same way! I'm officially on day 10 and just experiencing horrible dry lips and somewhat dry skin, of course I can't forget my damn scalp.. but anyway, I am sorry you broke out ;( It will get better, you're only a month into it, a lot of people actually have to have the full 3 months for their skin to fully grasp that it's on Accutane before it starts working. I know you'll have amazing results before then! Just keep pushing through!!

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one! & I also got a random zit on my chest! I never break out there!

I'm actually expecting breakouts into my third month with the way things are going so far. But maybe I'll get a nice surprise & things will improve before then. A girl can always dream!

 

No you are most definitely not the only one! 🙂 I also got a huge random zit on my back too! And my arm? Ha it was weird. But they're both about all gone now. I really hope your 3rd month goes well though, and only gets better from there!

I'm the same way! The first week or two I didn't have any side effects and i was almost, sad? Haha like i wanted just to see some kind of sign that it was in there and doing its thing. Im like almost done with week 3 and I really don't have many side effects, Im not even that dry or have chapped lips too bad. Not sure if I should get a higher dosage or what, but oh well, I'll just take what I can get.

Sorry about the still breaking out though, thats a bummer. It'll all be worth it though when you have beautiful clear skin. Which will hopefully be sooon!

 

I'm the same way! I'm officially on day 10 and just experiencing horrible dry lips and somewhat dry skin, of course I can't forget my damn scalp.. but anyway, I am sorry you broke out ;( It will get better, you're only a month into it, a lot of people actually have to have the full 3 months for their skin to fully grasp that it's on Accutane before it starts working. I know you'll have amazing results before then! Just keep pushing through!!

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one! & I also got a random zit on my chest! I never break out there!

I'm actually expecting breakouts into my third month with the way things are going so far. But maybe I'll get a nice surprise & things will improve before then. A girl can always dream!

 

No you are most definitely not the only one! I also got a huge random zit on my back too! And my arm? Ha it was weird. But they're both about all gone now. I really hope your 3rd month goes well though, and only gets better from there!

 

You guys wanna hear something more weird?.. I gots a pimple on my butt 🙁

I'm the same way! The first week or two I didn't have any side effects and i was almost, sad? Haha like i wanted just to see some kind of sign that it was in there and doing its thing. Im like almost done with week 3 and I really don't have many side effects, Im not even that dry or have chapped lips too bad. Not sure if I should get a higher dosage or what, but oh well, I'll just take what I can get.

Sorry about the still breaking out though, thats a bummer. It'll all be worth it though when you have beautiful clear skin. Which will hopefully be sooon!

 

I'm the same way! I'm officially on day 10 and just experiencing horrible dry lips and somewhat dry skin, of course I can't forget my damn scalp.. but anyway, I am sorry you broke out ;( It will get better, you're only a month into it, a lot of people actually have to have the full 3 months for their skin to fully grasp that it's on Accutane before it starts working. I know you'll have amazing results before then! Just keep pushing through!!

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one! & I also got a random zit on my chest! I never break out there!

I'm actually expecting breakouts into my third month with the way things are going so far. But maybe I'll get a nice surprise & things will improve before then. A girl can always dream!

 

No you are most definitely not the only one! I also got a huge random zit on my back too! And my arm? Ha it was weird. But they're both about all gone now. I really hope your 3rd month goes well though, and only gets better from there!

 

You guys wanna hear something more weird?.. I gots a pimple on my butt 🙁

 

You gots a pimple on your butt? Poor you! I had one there once. Nasty little devils aren't they?

I'm the same way! The first week or two I didn't have any side effects and i was almost, sad? Haha like i wanted just to see some kind of sign that it was in there and doing its thing. Im like almost done with week 3 and I really don't have many side effects, Im not even that dry or have chapped lips too bad. Not sure if I should get a higher dosage or what, but oh well, I'll just take what I can get.

Sorry about the still breaking out though, thats a bummer. It'll all be worth it though when you have beautiful clear skin. Which will hopefully be sooon!

 

I'm the same way! I'm officially on day 10 and just experiencing horrible dry lips and somewhat dry skin, of course I can't forget my damn scalp.. but anyway, I am sorry you broke out ;( It will get better, you're only a month into it, a lot of people actually have to have the full 3 months for their skin to fully grasp that it's on Accutane before it starts working. I know you'll have amazing results before then! Just keep pushing through!!

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one! & I also got a random zit on my chest! I never break out there!

I'm actually expecting breakouts into my third month with the way things are going so far. But maybe I'll get a nice surprise & things will improve before then. A girl can always dream!

 

No you are most definitely not the only one! I also got a huge random zit on my back too! And my arm? Ha it was weird. But they're both about all gone now. I really hope your 3rd month goes well though, and only gets better from there!

 

You guys wanna hear something more weird?.. I gots a pimple on my butt

 

You gots a pimple on your butt? Poor you! I had one there once. Nasty little devils aren't they?

 

Yes! It feels so unnatural for it to be theree. I just posted a pic of my prom dress in my log if you care to look at it 🙂

I saw it I love it!!!

I saw it I love it!!!

 

only 60$ 🙂 which for a prom dress, i think is pretty damn decent 😀

Damn. My prom dress was 360$$

Damn. My prom dress was 360$$

 

Holllly cow. That's actually pretty normal from what my friends have spent, I'm too cheap 😛

I'm the same way! The first week or two I didn't have any side effects and i was almost, sad? Haha like i wanted just to see some kind of sign that it was in there and doing its thing. Im like almost done with week 3 and I really don't have many side effects, Im not even that dry or have chapped lips too bad. Not sure if I should get a higher dosage or what, but oh well, I'll just take what I can get.

Sorry about the still breaking out though, thats a bummer. It'll all be worth it though when you have beautiful clear skin. Which will hopefully be sooon!

 

I'm the same way! I'm officially on day 10 and just experiencing horrible dry lips and somewhat dry skin, of course I can't forget my damn scalp.. but anyway, I am sorry you broke out ;( It will get better, you're only a month into it, a lot of people actually have to have the full 3 months for their skin to fully grasp that it's on Accutane before it starts working. I know you'll have amazing results before then! Just keep pushing through!!

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one! & I also got a random zit on my chest! I never break out there!

I'm actually expecting breakouts into my third month with the way things are going so far. But maybe I'll get a nice surprise & things will improve before then. A girl can always dream!

 

No you are most definitely not the only one! I also got a huge random zit on my back too! And my arm? Ha it was weird. But they're both about all gone now. I really hope your 3rd month goes well though, and only gets better from there!

 

You guys wanna hear something more weird?.. I gots a pimple on my butt 🙁

 

Haha ahh girl im sorry! I had one before, but it was kinda on my back too sorta. Like towards the top. Ickyy though and like you said very unnatural feeling :0

I'm the same way! The first week or two I didn't have any side effects and i was almost, sad? Haha like i wanted just to see some kind of sign that it was in there and doing its thing. Im like almost done with week 3 and I really don't have many side effects, Im not even that dry or have chapped lips too bad. Not sure if I should get a higher dosage or what, but oh well, I'll just take what I can get.

Sorry about the still breaking out though, thats a bummer. It'll all be worth it though when you have beautiful clear skin. Which will hopefully be sooon!

 

I'm the same way! I'm officially on day 10 and just experiencing horrible dry lips and somewhat dry skin, of course I can't forget my damn scalp.. but anyway, I am sorry you broke out ;( It will get better, you're only a month into it, a lot of people actually have to have the full 3 months for their skin to fully grasp that it's on Accutane before it starts working. I know you'll have amazing results before then! Just keep pushing through!!

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one! & I also got a random zit on my chest! I never break out there!

I'm actually expecting breakouts into my third month with the way things are going so far. But maybe I'll get a nice surprise & things will improve before then. A girl can always dream!

 

No you are most definitely not the only one! I also got a huge random zit on my back too! And my arm? Ha it was weird. But they're both about all gone now. I really hope your 3rd month goes well though, and only gets better from there!

 

You guys wanna hear something more weird?.. I gots a pimple on my butt

 

Haha ahh girl im sorry! I had one before, but it was kinda on my back too sorta. Like towards the top. Ickyy though and like you said very unnatural feeling :0

 

Can anyone tell me whennn their blackheads starting falling out? I'm sooo tempted to squeeze them but I don't wanna pick

I'm the same way! The first week or two I didn't have any side effects and i was almost, sad? Haha like i wanted just to see some kind of sign that it was in there and doing its thing. Im like almost done with week 3 and I really don't have many side effects, Im not even that dry or have chapped lips too bad. Not sure if I should get a higher dosage or what, but oh well, I'll just take what I can get.

Sorry about the still breaking out though, thats a bummer. It'll all be worth it though when you have beautiful clear skin. Which will hopefully be sooon!

 

I'm the same way! I'm officially on day 10 and just experiencing horrible dry lips and somewhat dry skin, of course I can't forget my damn scalp.. but anyway, I am sorry you broke out ;( It will get better, you're only a month into it, a lot of people actually have to have the full 3 months for their skin to fully grasp that it's on Accutane before it starts working. I know you'll have amazing results before then! Just keep pushing through!!

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one! & I also got a random zit on my chest! I never break out there!

I'm actually expecting breakouts into my third month with the way things are going so far. But maybe I'll get a nice surprise & things will improve before then. A girl can always dream!

 

No you are most definitely not the only one! I also got a huge random zit on my back too! And my arm? Ha it was weird. But they're both about all gone now. I really hope your 3rd month goes well though, and only gets better from there!

 

You guys wanna hear something more weird?.. I gots a pimple on my butt

 

You gots a pimple on your butt? Poor you! I had one there once. Nasty little devils aren't they?

 

Yes! It feels so unnatural for it to be theree. I just posted a pic of my prom dress in my log if you care to look at it

 

Thank you NeedAMiracle!, I'm really hoping the breakouts stop soon! 🙂

Oh my god Taylor! I've gotten a pimple on my butt before. So strange & uncomfortable.

I was in the shower the other day & I realized I have a pimple on my back, which I used to have 3 years ago but my back has been clear since my previous 'Tane treatment. Damn zits!

And 60 bucks for a prom dress?! Damn that's awesome!! Mine was close to 400, and I wore it once. These days I'm so tight with my money, I would never spend that much money on a dress that I'm only going to wear once. But I miss being in highschool (minus the awful acne, of course).

I wish I could go back and re-do high-school. I would also go back in time & punch the dermatologist who was treating me when I was 17, because she didn't want to put me on Accutane. My skin was just awful when I was 17. Like so much worse than now. Pimples on my face, my chin, my back and my chest. I was pretty anti-social and I can say a huge reason why was because of my acne. I think she didn't want to put me on it because I was so young, and she didn't feel like explaining to my dad because any dad who hears about Accutane and their child being put on it is going to be like, "UH, NO." But if I was a dermatologist treating a patient who was 17 that had acne that didn't respond to anything I put them on, I'd recommend 'tane.

Geez, I definitely just went on a complete rant there. But good news guys! My face is starting to make a turn around. I woke up with a new whitehead BUT my face overall is looking better. I hope I don't jinx myself and wake up with thousands of new pimples tomorrow. Hahaha.

Damn, am I really at day 37 already?! I feel like I just started, and I can honestly say I thought that my IB would be over by 37, but looks like I™m one of the unlucky ones who has to endure a longer one. It™s not all that bad, but I™ve gotten about five new actives in the past week. My skin has definitely gotten better, but I can™t help but still be frustrated with it. My jawline cystic pimple is just chillin™ on my face & every time I look at it I want to rip the damn thing off my face. It has a mind of its own¦it™s so large I™m about to give it a name, hahaha.

So last night I cheated & put some Aczone that I have from last year on some spots. I know with ˜tane you™re not supposed to use anything else, but I™m just curious to see if it™ll help at all.

Ugh. So this guy that I was seeing about 3 months ago before this acne hit me full force wants to see me this weekend. I really want to see him, but if my skin isn™t looking good¦I™m really not going to want to. I know, I know¦he™s shallow & not worth it if the reason why he wouldn™t be interested is because I have some zits, buuutttt¦I™m ridiculously insecure about this flaw of mine. I don™t know “ maybe I™m just being crazy. Luckily my long hair covers up Mr. Cystic guy but I have 3 whiteheads that are lingering by my mouth and they™re hard to miss when looking at me.

 

Ugh.

So this guy that I was seeing about 3 months ago before this acne hit me full force wants to see me this weekend. I really want to see him, but if my skin isn™t looking good¦I™m really not going to want to. I know, I know¦he™s shallow & not worth it if the reason why he wouldn™t be interested is because I have some zits, buuutttt¦I™m ridiculously insecure about this flaw of mine. I don™t know “ maybe I™m just being crazy. Luckily my long hair covers up Mr. Cystic guy but I have 3 whiteheads that are lingering by my mouth and they™re hard to miss when looking at me.

 

 

 

Seriously, I'm sure it's not as bad as you think it is. What you describe is not bad at all! I think you should go for it. I read somewhere that boys like to see a couple pimples on a girl because it makes them more approachable. Anyway, I promise you, with a face like yours, it ain't your pimple he's gonna be looking at!

 

Ugh.

So this guy that I was seeing about 3 months ago before this acne hit me full force wants to see me this weekend. I really want to see him, but if my skin isn™t looking good¦I™m really not going to want to. I know, I know¦he™s shallow & not worth it if the reason why he wouldn™t be interested is because I have some zits, buuutttt¦I™m ridiculously insecure about this flaw of mine. I don™t know “ maybe I™m just being crazy. Luckily my long hair covers up Mr. Cystic guy but I have 3 whiteheads that are lingering by my mouth and they™re hard to miss when looking at me.

 

 

 

Seriously, I'm sure it's not as bad as you think it is. What you describe is not bad at all! I think you should go for it. I read somewhere that boys like to see a couple pimples on a girl because it makes them more approachable. Anyway, I promise you, with a face like yours, it ain't your pimple he's gonna be looking at!

 

Aww thank you!!! 🙂

It's much better than it was a few months back, but all I see when I look in the mirror are the zits. I'm a lunatic. But I think I'll go for it if it's not looking completely out of control.

Boys suck, I know it! His loss, not yours. You deserve someone who will follow through on plans!

Good to hear all of your old acne is finally clearing out! Hopefully those white heads you have go away quickly and the healing process starts!

Good luck on your exams! You will do great

Hey you twooo I didn't know if I should post on this log or BeautifulDisasters, so I just chose this one for the heck of it. Prom was veryyy fun So many pictures were taken.. and outside.. my eyes were watering ahh! But all in all I had a great time and definitely gained a few pounds on that chocolate fountain . just kidding. I'm sorry you both are still breaking out It will get better!! I PROMISE!!!! Kaydon your profile picture is awesome! I hope you two are enjoying your day I'm enjoying my day in my pajamas, in bed, wondering what to eat!

Boys suck, I know it! His loss, not yours. You deserve someone who will follow through on plans!

Good to hear all of your old acne is finally clearing out! Hopefully those white heads you have go away quickly and the healing process starts!

Good luck on your exams! You will do great

 

They really do! It's funny because he apologized for "spacing me out" and tries to make plans with me only to fail at that. So not worth my time!

It was awesome to see a good amount of clearing! I'm hoping these whiteheads will clear up fast. This is so frustrating!

& thank you! I'm stressing but I know by next week I'll probably feel relieved!

Hey you twooo I didn't know if I should post on this log or BeautifulDisasters, so I just chose this one for the heck of it. Prom was veryyy fun So many pictures were taken.. and outside.. my eyes were watering ahh! But all in all I had a great time and definitely gained a few pounds on that chocolate fountain . just kidding. I'm sorry you both are still breaking out It will get better!! I PROMISE!!!! Kaydon your profile picture is awesome! I hope you two are enjoying your day I'm enjoying my day in my pajamas, in bed, wondering what to eat!

 

Hey Taylor!!! Glad to hear you had a fun time! I want to see some pictures! & ugghhh chocolate fountain...I would love that!

Thank you! This photo was taken last July by my photographer friend.

I'm enjoying my day besides for this icky head cold. Ugh I feel weak.

But, I went shopping and spent over 200. YIKES. But I really needed some new clothes so I figured why not!

I know whatcha mean, I got paid this last Friday and all I wanted to do was spend ittttt. But I'm trying to save for a car :/ sigh. What'd you gettt?

I know whatcha mean, I got paid this last Friday and all I wanted to do was spend ittttt. But I'm trying to save for a car :/ sigh. What'd you gettt?

 

Aw, my 20 year old sister just got her first car! I've only had mine for about 4 years now, and I've only had my license for 3 years. It took me forever to get my license, but now I don't know what I'd do without being able to drive.

Shopping is just too much fun! I ended up getting about 5 tops from Charlotte Russe, a pair of summer shorts, 2 pairs of flats, perfume, and 2 things from Sephora. 🙂

I know whatcha mean, I got paid this last Friday and all I wanted to do was spend ittttt. But I'm trying to save for a car :/ sigh. What'd you gettt?

 

Aw, my 20 year old sister just got her first car! I've only had mine for about 4 years now, and I've only had my license for 3 years. It took me forever to get my license, but now I don't know what I'd do without being able to drive.

Shopping is just too much fun! I ended up getting about 5 tops from Charlotte Russe, a pair of summer shorts, 2 pairs of flats, perfume, and 2 things from Sephora.

 

whoa! nice shopping; that's a lotta stuff for $200.

anyway, i don't feel like writing on my log because i let it go - too damn busy and i write so much for school that i never felt like writing for fun - so i'm gonna cry on yours. i hope that's okay. i'm off the accutane! 🙁 i started having hearing problems a week ago and went on and off of the accutane until it was very obvious that that was the cause. i have an ent appointment this thursday and a derm appointment next thursday, but it seems like this may well be the end for me. i'm so upset! 🙁 i was just starting to see big changes. i know it's silly and that i should be grateful that my ears are almost all better, but...i am silly. i was so excited. i thought i was going to have a permanent cure by fall. now i don't know what to try next, but my derm told me that he's not optimistic so...ugh. anyway. sorry for jacking your log.

i hope you all have amazing, beautiful, clear, smooth faces by the end of the summer and good luck with your chapped lips!

I know whatcha mean, I got paid this last Friday and all I wanted to do was spend ittttt. But I'm trying to save for a car :/ sigh. What'd you gettt?

 

Aw, my 20 year old sister just got her first car! I've only had mine for about 4 years now, and I've only had my license for 3 years. It took me forever to get my license, but now I don't know what I'd do without being able to drive.

Shopping is just too much fun! I ended up getting about 5 tops from Charlotte Russe, a pair of summer shorts, 2 pairs of flats, perfume, and 2 things from Sephora.

 

whoa! nice shopping; that's a lotta stuff for $200.

anyway, i don't feel like writing on my log because i let it go - too damn busy and i write so much for school that i never felt like writing for fun - so i'm gonna cry on yours. i hope that's okay. i'm off the accutane! i started having hearing problems a week ago and went on and off of the accutane until it was very obvious that that was the cause. i have an ent appointment this thursday and a derm appointment next thursday, but it seems like this may well be the end for me. i'm so upset! i was just starting to see big changes. i know it's silly and that i should be grateful that my ears are almost all better, but...i am silly. i was so excited. i thought i was going to have a permanent cure by fall. now i don't know what to try next, but my derm told me that he's not optimistic so...ugh. anyway. sorry for jacking your log.

i hope you all have amazing, beautiful, clear, smooth faces by the end of the summer and good luck with your chapped lips!

 

I am sorry to hear that Betty Lee. I think that is everyones fear on this medication that something terrible will happen and we will need to stop taking it. Be glad you stopped soon enough to stop any long term damage. Hopefully you and your derm can come up with something that will help you out. Best of luck Betty Lee