Notifications
Clear all

Second course of Accutane 10mg

MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 07/17/2016 9:27 pm

Acne has ruined my life :( I have had acne since I was 12 years old I didn't  really care when I was younger. I was on doxycycline on and off for 7 years it helped while I was on it but it wasn't  the cure. I tried changing  my diet no milk no sugar  nothing  help. I don't have any friends anymore  because  I don't like going  out anymore.People thought  I was really weird because I have social  anxiety  now it's because  of acne. I don't have a job because  every time I go for a interview I can't look people in the eyes. I am a 21 year old  female. I was on accutane  10mg  a day for about 8 months about 2 months  ago  I finished  my course I had the best time of my life. But after  3 weeks of finishing  accutane  my acne and oily skin  returned  wrose  then ever. Now 4 days ago I went to my doctor  and he still gave me 10mg even tho it didn't  work!!! I am 54kg 5ft 2 he should  be giving me more. But anyway I will take this .
I will be posting my journey every  day .I have attached  a picture  of my skin. Hope this helps someone. I would rather die then I have acne!!!!!!

20160718_135452.jpg

Day 4th - I haven't seen  any side effects i am getting  more acne but I get it anyway.skin still oily as hell

Quote
MemberMember
2
(@prayingforcure)

Posted : 07/17/2016 9:44 pm

Hey there,

I've also struggled with severe acne since my teenage years, unfortunately, my acne also causes a much more severe problem, keloid scaring (I have acne scars that have developed raised scars that are several inches across and half an inch tall on my chest and shoulders) I've also started to get keloid scars on my jawline area. (keloids are permanent and there's no cure, unlike acne)

I know what acne can do to our self-esteem but it should not stop us from living a normal life. Looking at your case I'm fairly confident that a larger dose of accutane would probably get rid of your acne for a at least few years if not for good . Based on your weight 40mg seems like the approriate dose. 10mg defintely sounds too long and will not provide a permanent solution.

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 07/18/2016 1:10 am

3 hours ago, PrayingForCure said:

Hey there,

     I've also struggled with severe acne since my teenage years, unfortunately, my acne also causes a much more severe problem, keloid scaring (I have acne scars that have developed raised scars that are several inches across and half an inch tall on my chest and shoulders) I've also started to get keloid scars on my jawline area. (keloids are permanent and there's no cure, unlike acne)

    I know what acne can do to our self-esteem but it should not stop us from living a normal life.  Looking at your case I'm fairly confident that a larger dose of accutane would probably get rid of your acne for a at least few years if not for good . Based on your weight 40mg seems like the approriate dose. 10mg defintely sounds too long and will not provide a permanent solution.

I have scars all over my face. It sucks :( my doctor  wont give me high dose because  where I live they give low doses. I will take accutane  for the rest of my life to have clear skin. Acne has ruin  my career  plans I even dropped  out of  college. 

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 07/18/2016 5:36 pm

Day 5 - haven't seen must difference skin is a little bit dry but still getting acne.

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 07/19/2016 8:17 pm

Day 6 - skin is dry really less oily but still have acne and lips are alright since I drink 3 litres of water.

Another problem I have with accutane is that I can't sleep so I am going to start taking it in the morning.

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 07/20/2016 7:06 pm

1 week- skin is drying slowly and today is really clear.

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@serene3)

Posted : 07/21/2016 10:42 am

Hey! I'm in your same exact position! I start 10mg in 3 weeks and I hope it's not too low of a dosage (105 pounds) but I have moderate acne. 
They say the first month is the most difficult since you get your initial breakout and then it gets much better :) If 10mg doesn't work, try 20mg it's still considered low. So hang on there!! We must make it!!
Have you had any weird side effects like headaches etc?

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 07/21/2016 5:15 pm

6 hours ago, serene3 said:

Hey! I'm in your same exact position! I start 10mg in 3 weeks and I hope it's not too low of a dosage (105 pounds) but I have moderate acne. 
They say the first month is the most difficult since you get your initial breakout and then it gets much better :) If 10mg doesn't work, try 20mg it's still considered low. So hang on there!! We must make it!!
Have you had any weird side effects like headaches etc?

I did get headaches when I took accutane  at night and couldn't  sleep. So I am taking  it around  lunch time and it's better  now. 

 

Quote
serene3, serene3 and serene3 reacted
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 07/22/2016 6:10 pm

Day 9 - skin is more oily for some reason and have new whiteheads on the nose. Lips are okay not that dry.

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 07/24/2016 6:27 pm

Day 11- Skin is clear and just normal not much oil. Lips are cracking

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 07/25/2016 6:04 pm

Day 12- have lots of new breakouts near the nose area :( skin is dry. Lips are really dry.

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 07/26/2016 5:25 pm

Day 13 - Huge whiteheads I won't be leaving my room today, Skin gets oily in like 5 hours now instead of 5 mins and lips are really dry.

Quote
MemberMember
51
(@diamond98)

Posted : 07/27/2016 11:23 pm

Hope everything is going well! Stay positive!

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 08/02/2016 8:07 pm

Day 20 -  My skin is clear right now just have small acne that doesn't bother me and my lips are really dry 

I will update  after a month. 

:) enjoying my life don't have to worry about  acne .

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@libra123)

Posted : 08/04/2016 5:18 pm

On 8/2/2016 at 9:07 PM, Whiteheads girl said:

 

Day 20 -  My skin is clear right now just have small acne that doesn't bother me and my lips are really dry 

I will update  after a month. 

:) enjoying my life don't have to worry about  acne .

 

Really glad to hear this! I'll be starting accutane soon and I'm hoping for the best! Good luck on the rest of your journey!

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 08/22/2016 12:47 am

i haven't updated a while now , unfortunately i have to stop taking accutane due to issues i am having with it. 
i feel like throwing up every morning, i can't sleep all night and i haven't been eating well. its been 7 days since i stopped accutane and i feel so much better but i know my acne will return :( i might the acne.org regimen i hope it works. i am just one of the unlucky people . 

Quote
MemberMember
1
(@whiteheads-girl)

Posted : 09/24/2016 11:04 pm

So I haven't post it here a while now but after stopping accutane. I ordered the acne.org regimen and it's the best thing I ever did!!! I here been using it for 3 weeks now and my skin is so clear. I don't really use the moisturizer but I use bp and the cleanser only once a day it's working!!!!! Love my life

Quote