I started on isotrenoin on 30th July 2015. I am on 20mg a day. My acne before this was mild to moderate however my break outs did not responded to lymecycline, oxy-tetracycline, doxycycline or trimethoprim in the past. So here I am on isotrenoin.

I was extremely worried about going on it however my dermatologist stated that my dose was quite low and that I should be ok..... Fingers crossed!

Day 1-7

So far I had a little breakout on my forehead the day after I started isotrenoin however I don't know if this was related or just a normal breakout however the spots were very red and a bit sore but have gone down quicker than normal.

Side effects- so far on day 6 I got a dry scalp and it flaked however I bought head and shoulders and Aussie moistire shampoo/conditioner and it has worked a treat!

Skin hasn't really dried out yet, I have one small dry patch but I usuall yave this anyway as it is a bit of eczema. Lips aren't dry yet but I have been putting lip balm in everyday to prepare myself! Eucerin intensive moistire is good!

Day 7 - 11...... Hello side effects!

I have now started to see the side effects. My lips are super red and dry and I'm putting on lip balm constantly. Edges are very dry.

Scalp is flaking still.

My skin for a couple days was very tight and sensitive and felt like I had an allergic reaction almost like heat rash but that has subsided.