Hi everyone,
Firstly let me say thank you for taking the time to read this. I'm seeing a really expensive derm in the hope of curing long standing adult acne.
Recently, I sent this email to her and thought I would copy it in here to see if any of you could offer any insight.
I understand how painful adult acne can be and wondered if any of you had had a similar experience or could offer any advice.
The pic of my face after yasmin 2 weeks.
----- If anyone can offer any advice this would be really helpful as I've been waiting several days for my derm to reply so I doubt she thinks it's that serious or is perhaps too busy.
Hi there
i am sorry you are going through this, i feel your pain, i am 33 and instead of thinking of starting a family (which i am dying to) i have to deal with my acne first
i have had acne since 27 came outta no where, i used to be on BC Alesse got off noticed this probably started after i got off ( i think) however, my acne was mild, would appear then go away then appeared again and in 2016 i decided to try minocycline antibiotic ( i regreat taking it) even though it worked great for 6 months NO BREAKOUTS my skin was finally nice again, sure enough when doctor lowered my dose to 50 mg every other day i started to break out again but NOTHING crazy, i decided to stick to minocycline but go back to 100 mg everyday then this year (2017) thatys when the antibitoc was doing nothing if anything it was making it worse, i never had acne on my jawline or near mouth area i always had it on cheeks, today im horrible, in May i was good had a few here and there nbut managebale i ever started doing laser genesis for scars which was working great, but now i have zits all over my cheeks again and mouth area, it's horrific i can't deal with this anymore, i have spent thousands and thousands of dollars on products, skin care creams etc i have have enough, i am scared of trying accutane but i have hope and faith its my last resort and that will help me feel happy again, i will put the hold on trying for a baby for a year or so and just [pray and hope i can complete the treatment and it will go smooth and safe till then, i am going to go see my derm tomorrow, going to ask him if possible to check my hormone levels to make sure if it's a hormonal issue i am sure there is something out there we can take to help balanace them if not related to hormones then i will do accutane and hope for the best, i can't continue staying home crying everyday and look horrendus with make up on and dry skin its horrible i just pray to god my body handles the drug well and i see great long lasting results ( hopefully forever) i have anxiety just thinking about it but if i did minocycline for 6 months i can do accutane for 6 months even though it's a scary pill to take but nothing else i can do or try =( please keep me updated on your progress and i will keep you posted on mine, it's nice to speak to other females suffering the same issue
my family doctor suggested accutane too ut said if you were my daughter i wou'dnt give it you, im like why? but yet he tells me it's bad your face is bad, i don't get it, and he keeps saying there is no way to test hormonnes, hes a great doctor but lately i feel like he's not much help and hes been my doctor for almost 15 years, its bizarre.sorry to blap on but i have no one else to talk to about this all my friends have clear skin, they don't get it.
i hope your journey goes well, keep in touch
Hi both. Acne is such a time and confidence drain and as you say people that have never had it have no idea. There is so much ignorance out there. I found dianette worked for me. I have been on it for 10 years. Daughter is about to start roaccutane today. Keep strong and don't give up trying. You are not alone.
i went to Derm today, i have to go for blood work before starting accutane, he assured me taking this will not EFFECT getting pregnant in the future which is good to hear, i just hope accutane works, well i hope my lab work comes back good, and i can't wait to start it however i am terrified of the IB and dryness but more the IB i hope i dont get too bad fingers crossed it all goes smooth =(
Hello!!
i am on day 40 of accutane (Epirus) 40 mg daily I am so happy I decided to go on it I have two zits compared to prior to accutane I had around 20-25 zits on my face bumpy it was horrible my last hope was accutane I am happy for far it's only been 40 days but I feel confident to finlly of out without makeup I am somewhat clear other than some scarring but that's my least of my worries I hope this works for me I had an initial break out not too bad on my second week but been clear since then I hope moving forward blood work stays well and my derm keeps me on 40mg ! I was terrified to try accutane but you can let fear what u read online I have minor side effects I have mild muscle pain NO dry skin on face my lips are dry but not cracked I keep applying Vaseline witch works really well I also use cetaphil cleaner and body/face moisturizer they both works so well , myface is not oily anymore and my hair I don't need to wash it everyday I can actually go up to 3 dayswithout washing it and it looks and smells like I just washed it it's amazing ! (I can enjoy relaxing baths now nothaving to worrywasting timestraightening my hair everyday LOl )!I am happy so far I know it's early still BUT am clear and hopping stay clear healthy and complete this journey and remain clear after I am complete this
5 hours ago, Juwalker said:Great news!! Thanks so much for updating. Increases in dose can cause breakouts so don't be disheartened if that happens. It's the final result that matters!! Keep updating please Stressed 123. What about you Jessica? How are you?
I will definately keep updating, hopping for the best!
all the best on your end too, hope it's going well with your daughter!