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Purging Stage On Accutane

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(@kcurry90)

Posted : 12/14/2013 2:14 pm

I am just wondering if what I am experiencing in infact the initail breakout on accutane. I am on day 12 and have tons of gross clogged pores around my "smile line" (the area between my nose and mouth). They are just small bumps, some are red and some are the color of my skin and a few are small white heads. I have never experienced anything like this. I am also breaking out in small bumps around the corners of my mouth and have gotten a few imflammed pimples on my cheek and chin (which is normal for me). Also noticing my blackheads seem to be getting wayyyyy darker and more noticable on my nose and cheeks.

How long does this typically last? My acne is by no means severe but this just looks disgusting! Especially since I am so dry that I can no longer cover it effectively with makeup *sigh* Need some positive feedback cause I'm feeling pretty crappy at the momenteusa_pray.gif

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(@cw24)

Posted : 12/14/2013 2:50 pm

Depending on what dosage you are on the IB usually clears up around the end of the first month for most. Might happen again if you increase your dosage too. But I would say what you described is normal.

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(@kcurry90)

Posted : 12/14/2013 3:01 pm

Depending on what dosage you are on the IB usually clears up around the end of the first month for most. Might happen again if you increase your dosage too. But I would say what you described is normal.

Currently on 80mg/day

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(@sendmeangels)

Posted : 12/14/2013 6:50 pm

I'm getting tiny whiteheads below my lower lip. I never get spots there. I've been on Tane for 9 days, so I'm assuming it's a little purge. And I'm sure yours is as well. Perfectly normal.

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