16M - Accutane Log - Severe Cystic Acne

Bonrat · 2016-01-13T03:11:13Z

Hello! So, this is my accutane log. Seeing others logs and activity on this forum has really helped me in the past so I wanted to give back myself. I have dealt with mild acne for the past three or for years (as one might expect in adolescence) but in the past six months it has become far more severe and cystic and painful. I have tried all sorts of OTC medication, diet/lifestyle changes, supplements, doxycycline, perscription BP/Clindamycin/Retin-A/Sulfacetamide Sodium Sulfur, and so on. So, I finally went for accutane. I just got my first doses five days ago, so I will start my log now. I am on 20mg/day (the derm who saw me wanted to put me on 40 but the doctor overseeing her wasn't comfortable with it because she has apparently seen a teenage boy before have some severe reaction to accutane- something that is obviously a risk and pretty anecdotal but I won't complain as they want what's best for me).Â It was pretty emotionally taxing for me last year, as I can tend to be very self-conscious and anxious and I certainly didn't have the best year, for a lot of reasons (my acne included), but things have been getting better for me. I've been changing my thought patterns, taking more care of myself, finding happiness where I can, and trying to put my acne in perspective (I could really have things so so much worse. Of all the medical conditions I could have, mildly painful and very temporary acne is a pretty good deal). So, things look uphill, for my skin and my life. I've been doing my best at least, and will continue to do so, with faith that things will get better eventually.Day 5 No positive effects yet, of course, but the side effects haven't been too bad. I've been moisturizing and using a sensitive cleanser (acure brand, from whole foods). My lips have gotten somewhat chapped and I've felt abnormally tired, but that might just be from returning to school. Slightly worried about the initial breakout (or as I like to refer to it, my final breakout-- reframing thoughts can be very helpful, though hard), but I'm really happy to be on isotretonin.Â

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acnekid 10

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Posted : 08/11/2017 2:43 pm

I'm on day 22 and I think I'm purging u have mild acne but man can't wait to see results

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