I decided to do something different and start my log one week before I start my accutane to better record my changes. I am getting my 2nd pregnancy test on 13th hopefully by 15th i could start. I am unsure how to label my skin mild or moderate. I have 3 pimples on my face right now with one healing. And lots of scars from when I had a really bad blow up from september to october but then I started on birth control pills again and that has really helped me. I have had acne for 6 years now and it just wont quit. hopefully accutane will kill them once and for all. I am really scared about initial breakout but hopefully it would be bearable. I just hope my scars would go away with my acne..
heres some pictures of my current skin condition. The lighting is yellow and my webcam for some reason makes my scars look redder.. this is why i cant video skype anyone. I am so tired of having my acne control me.
i took my first pill today! claravis. 30 mg once a day and once at night so i guess 60 mg total? I weight 117lbs gained a few pounds this week haha and my skin right now is very good actually because of the birth control pill. just one big cyst that is slowly draining out on its own since I dont squeeze my pimples. and a red bump on my forhead that is just there. weird.everything else just red scars
i felt better throughout the day. wow guys I just developed a HUGE acne on the back. it was so so so so painful and its huge. but at least its not on my face or else I would cry...
btw. things im using. I use a facewash that i scrub into foam so its gentle for my skin day and night. Then I use toner, then lotion. then at night i put on retin-A and aloe for my scars. for day I put on aczone and clinic even better dark spot remover. Any suggestions ?
sorry for the dumb looks guys hahah im really bad at taking pictures of myself. but this is my skin right now. just one cyst acne that is on its way to be completely drained out. I dont squeeez my pimples so its taking a long time just coming out on its own. i think it will lead to a scar that is in a hole though... : ( sad. but anyways.
DAY 3
4 pills in. Nothing has been happening except for a pimple in the back which im happy because I am scared of IB. extrememly scared. because I feel like my skin right now is really stable and good. I dont want any red scars.. or any pimples..... i just wish i could fast forward 4 months and be done already haha.
ya i have heard that too. i think maybe ill just use it to heal this giant cyst then stop? since my skin hasnt been dry yet.
I agree, my derm told me not to use any topicals except for moisturizer. The drug is si strong it will work it's magic on it's own. Your skin will be too sensitive to use topicals.
Yeah I don't know really. I've pretty much just taken the mindset that I'm gonna have some pimples right now. Sucks but I guess it being winter break it's not that bad. That is if your in college I guess. I have till around January 8th to hide right now haha... Not that I'm that bad right now. I'm pretty much like you. A couple of pimples here and there but nothing too bad.
Have your pimples been drying up quicker and going down faster? Or you super thirsty all the time?
well its only day 4. I havent had any new pimples so thats a relief. and no drying yet. and ya i have until january 7 to hide! cept Im going to new york with my friend for a week on the 30th and im really hoping i wont have pimples when im there... im really praying for no IB since i think im pretty mild!
ya im really excited about in new york !i prob wont drink that much.sad.
Day 5
i finished my first pack. my skins is starting to dry up a bit , i get a little bit burning sensation when i put lotion on.
i have a new pimple and i think my face is getting redder.
i hope the pimple go away soon.......
ive also been eating super fatty food hahaha i guess i can use accutane as an excuse... it needs high fat food right?
Hey I started a day before you, already taking into account time difference, so I'll be sure to read how you go.
I'm on a smaller dosage, 40mg, but i'll build up, derm even said she starts some people at 20mg. I find it quite surprising when I read of people starting on 60mg or 80mg, easily 1mg/kg, when I'm starting roughly on .5mg/kg. Different countries, different methods it seems.
Good luck
DAY8
so i dont know if it is IB because actually I only have about 3 pimples on my face right now. maybe the worst hasnt come...
but i have one pimple that is really frustrating me. it has been 3 weeks and now its down to flat and healing but... it is still bleeding!
after 3 weeks it still bleeding is really frustrating...does accutane make healing slower?
my lips are starting to dry up but only a little bit. not too bad .
feeling tired..too tired to run but not super bad either.
so far so good! well see