Kate bug you just described my whole experience on accutane so far. Try fish oil pills, not cod liver oil because that has vitamin A. Anyways my face looks terrible again today, red blotches everywhere and super dry, I don't even want to leave the house. :/

I'm sorry!

I was hoping it would get better as my body adjusted to the meds. I even had a doctor prescribed naproxen in my system and I still hurt like nothing else. No way I sit or lay or stand is ever comfortable!

My body feels exhausted and my brain feels like I'm on a serious caffeine hype and then total crash. I feel so wired and completely wiped at the same time. It's so weird!!

Thanks all

Mary, Im sure u are right..tane doesnt make any sense!!

SOOOOO annoyed

wanted to stay on 40 or 60 mg (didnt decide yet until 6mnth anni)

but my Dumb dr called in the wrong rx... again

she called in 75mg when we just spoke about 60mg

so now I have to take 25, 50 or 75 a day!

UGH

Kim

Oh that s*cks Kim!!! Can't you have your prescription changed ?

I wanted to show you what my last breakout looks like so I hope the picture works. Sorry for the poor quality. They turned to a small whitehead very quickly.

I know it's really not so bad but I'm supposed to be done with it and I am in an extra month so I'm a little disappointed. My skin doesn't heal quickly so every single pimple means a red mark for a while.

Hey Mary

Too much headache since weekend and was afraid miss the window

Sorry about your breakout

I know in pic seems small but I also get it

Every pimple even small leaves yet another red mark

I had a pretty low point last night

I washed my face felt bump right side

Jaw line

Which again never broke out pre tane

Small but obvious red bump

Right next cyst I got injected in January

My heart sunk!!!!

Haven't had a true bump like this in months...different little red blips

But on some bp

Today it feels little smaller

I have hope it will flatten over next day or 2

But yet another red mark

I don't even know what to think or do

Feel calling derm Monday

Throwing in the towel and starting retin a

Be done w visits and bw

Probably finish up through 17 so meet 6 months

Think I'll be 9000plus

Oh Kim, I'm sorry... But I would say don't throw the towel and trust your derm. She has probably seen many patients on Tane and knows what she's doing. At least, you'd know you've tried until the end. Since you can handle the side effects, I don,t think that continuing might do some harm.

Thanks mAry

Let me add little red blip on check

Wthhhhhhh

I was actually going fudge to derm and tell her I'm done

No more bw or spots

But continue until at least the 17

Have at least 2-3 months tane if I want

Was thinking after 17

Continuing 25 mg but maybe adding a wash w active to smooth things out

Idk

Just don't want think about it

Have good one all

Derp updat??

Sorry to hear things are sucky by you...I guess things have been okay by me as I haven't REALLY broken out on month 6 (still get these red under-skin bumps that dont fully form into zits but thankfully theyve been staying that way) However my face is still a trainwreck of deflated zits that aint going nowhere. It's gonna be a looong time my face looks even relatively clear..

glcuk 2uall

I have good news! I may have stumbled upon the holy grail of moisturizers and I am here to share it with you. It's by First Aid Beauty (FAB) called Ultra Repair Cream. It's 30 bucks for a huge tub of it and you can use it on your face and body. I started using it Sunday and it completely cleared up the bumps on my nose. I hope it's not too good to be true. Try it!

Awesooooome Marilyn

I almost bought this a few times but chickened out

Right now alternating between two and don't love either

So many call me redness burning

Kim

I bought the FAB face wash too (part of a set) and really like it!

Sephora has some sets that include full size bottles of the face wash and moisturizer, a mask, and a liquid recovery which is like a serum I think. It is 54 bucks for all four. Seemed like the best deal to me.

[Edited link out]

Suggested Usage:

Face Cleanser:

-Dampen the face and dispense a dime-sized portion of cleanser onto fingertips.

-Delicately massage into all zones of the face.

-Remove with a soft wash cloth or a splash of water.

-Recommended for daily use in the AM and PM.

Ultra Repair Cream:

-Apply as needed head to toe.

-Use at least twice daily to restore dry or irritated skin.

Ultra Repair Liquid Recovery:

-Sprinkle a few drops into the palms of the hand and pat gently into all areas of the face.

-Apply each morning and night after cleansing.

Skin Rescue Purifying Mask:

-Apply an even, thin layer to clean, dry skin, avoiding the hair line, lip, and eye areas.

-Leave mask on until thoroughly dry to the touch (about 20 minutes).

-Starting with an outer edge, gently peel off.

-Rinse off any residue with warm water.

-Use twice a week.

Thanks Marilyn

I actually tried the face wash a few weeks ago

didnt love or hate it so returned it

didnt find it drying or hydrating

Def try the moisturizer though

well tried 25 mg for 2 days and no new blips

but lips and arms are OFF THE CHARTS

I look like I got stunk in the mouth by a swarm of bees

I decided to take 50mg last night

I really want to take as much as possible and end in 6 or 6.5 mnths (6 mnths would be my anni..but 6.5 would be if i finish the last script derm gave me)

So took 50mg yesterday and woke with a little red blip on my forehead

guess that shit isnt over yet

hope all is well peeps

who is nearnig the end!!!!

Derp..Mary who is crossing the finish line first!!!!????

kim

I have 5 days left (I'll finish next Monday). My skin looks a little better but I have this new small friend on my cheek close to my ear and something I think is a pimple on my forehead (which has been clear for 4 months!!!). Now I'm just looking forward to see if my skin will improve after I'm done with the pills. If it doesn't get worse as it is now, I will be very happy with my course overall, even if I'm not at the point that I was expecting. Since I forgot about the miracle, I appreciate more my progress. But I have to admit that I am scared of going off.

Me to Mary

I have a small red bump on forehead and some odd shaper BIG flat red round thing on my temple

My skin is congested and bumpy

BUT i haven't picked in months (tiny little squeeze by my nose last week)

BUT for that reason I don't have any LARGE breakouts healing or active large raised BUMPS

I guess for that Im grateful

I guess Im hoping my skin will improve AFTER tane

I hope it doesnt get worse (hate to say that out loud)

I cant say now If I made the right decision going on tane

Im not HAPPY with my skin right now, but i guess Im not mortified to see people/go out

so i guess thats a plus

IDK

I feel a little let down, a little excited to finish, a little apprehensive to go off..a little anxious about the future.....

Kim

I have 5 days left (I'll finish next Monday). My skin looks a little better but I have this new small friend on my cheek close to my ear and something I think is a pimple on my forehead (which has been clear for 4 months!!!). Now I'm just looking forward to see if my skin will improve after I'm done with the pills. If it doesn't get worse as it is now, I will be very happy with my course overall, even if I'm not at the point that I was expecting. Since I forgot about the miracle, I appreciate more my progress. But I have to admit that I am scared of going off.

HAAAAAA

Did u say 5 dayyyyyyyyyyyyyssssssssss?????????

So we feel the same way!! 5 days... I cannot believe it! I don't think your skin can become worse after Tane... The worst that can happen is that you go back as it was before but that seems to happen very rarely. But we cannot be sure about anything. I'm just trying to enjoy those no active acne moments. It feels good!!! I'm psychologically ready to go on a second round next fall if I have to and if my body is not too messed up.

Ohhh Mary

I am the opposite..the thought of another round of tane sends shivers down my spine

I cant believe I am a week+ away from my 6mnth anni

I have a red blip on my forehead and a weird red flat one by my temple

I woke with a flat blackhead in the center tip of my nose

I tried to rub it off...but skin peeled off instead

My face is a little flaky for the first time

I have to say I am being a big baby but i am done..DONE....DOOOOONNNNNEEEEE

I really feel in my heart of hearts I have taken all the tane I can/should and its either going to work at this point or its not

I've done all I can and if the breakouts continue I will probably pursue spiro

I will either continue through the 17th or the end of the mnth

I have enough tane left to continue 25 mg probably for 3 mnths...maybe ill wean 25 2-3x a week..havent decided

scared of the summer/sun

BUT since i dont need anymore tane I done see a point in going back to derm except to get rx for retin-a or whatever topical she wants me on after

my skin is so sensitive it is RED and blotchy after washing cant fathom starting retin-a right away

well thats it..oh well...

kim

I went to get my refill and the lady who took my blood sucked! It hurt so bad and I've never had it hurt before. It felt like she stabbed me with a tree limb.

Side note. We had a tornado today and a major hail storm. I was stuck in about a foot of hail in the middle of the road for three hours until they got snow plows out to help dig cars out. Here's a pic!

HOLY CRAP!

Glad u are OK

As far as the blood I would refuse to let her take my blood again!

Ive been stabbed monthly for tane by different people and never had that happen

I wouldnt be a pin cushion again for her

no way!

Happy freaking weekend

Ive been taking 25mg

Picked up Dr Dan and my lips are a little better

was on a good run..had a few drinks last night

and woke up with a little blip on my nose

weird dry red patch on my cheek and something funky going on, on my chin

*sigh*

Kim

I hope you guys kept some pictures of your first months... Today I was depressed while looking at my skin so I had a look at my first month pictures and it made me ''happy'' straight away. It's hard to realize on a daily basis the progress we made, because we get used to the appearance of our skin pretty quickly and I guess you're also perfectionists... Every single zit or flaw bothers you. I tend to compare with people who have always had a beautiful skin.. MISTAKE! The only person I can compare with is myself.

This being said, it's an everyday battle. My self confidence is so fragile. Just a look in a mirror with bad lightning and my heart sunks. Other times, it's the opposite... I'm so happy and I feel so confident.

Kim, I'm with you, don't give up. What is your plan now?

Cshock: Where do you live? All this snow!

Hey Mary

IDK for me, I have pics from day #1 and I think my skin looks WORSE now

My skin was actually in a decent place when I started tane

I had just discovered DDf 5% BP

I was using it every am and retin-a at night

BUT m face was dry and red but had hardly any actives

I also used hydro4%

so stopping that and having a bunch of freckles come back and red marks from my BAD IB...almost wish my face was freckles red mark free but red

Of course 2 weekds before that I had such a big sucker on my cheek I had to wear a band aid..for those reasons I decided to pursue tane

so Im not in that position any more which Im grateful

NOW I am afraid even though things are better over all Im trading one problem for another

rather than a few BIG SUCKERS a month Im going to get very frequent small bumps/breakouts

I have no clue what my plan is

I have lots of pills left

my official 6 mnth anni is the 17th

My next derm appt is 6/2 or 6-3

so if

I still feel in my gut Ive taken enough tane ..its either going to work or its not

I just cant imagine how fragile my skin is starting on BP or retin-a literally the day after my last pill

Im looking forward to having normal lips again!!!!

and not always looking a shade of red or pink

kim

I hope you guys kept some pictures of your first months... Today I was depressed while looking at my skin so I had a look at my first month pictures and it made me ''happy'' straight away. It's hard to realize on a daily basis the progress we made, because we get used to the appearance of our skin pretty quickly and I guess you're also perfectionists... Every single zit or flaw bothers you. I tend to compare with people who have always had a beautiful skin.. MISTAKE! The only person I can compare with is myself.

This being said, it's an everyday battle. My self confidence is so fragile. Just a look in a mirror with bad lightning and my heart sunks. Other times, it's the opposite... I'm so happy and I feel so confident.

Kim, I'm with you, don't give up. What is your plan now?

Cshock: Where do you live? All this snow!

I live in Colorado, that's not snow it's hail from a thunderstorm! Although it's supposed to snow tomorrow.

Hey

I dont know what is going on but woke up with red dopst all over my face

Must have 8-10

Havent changed anything

except reduced tane to 25 mg and was hoping to not break out and continue tane longer

have 3-4 on my chin which has been pretty spot free

all on surface angry red/small bumps

i dont even know what to do or say

I raise the white flag

My fear is I would be worse off after all this....speechless

Kim

ARG! Sorry Kim! My white flag has been out a while so I know the feeling!

Mary, your last post couldve been written by myself

cshock, jeez, that ain't right!! I've never had bloodwork hurt even a little..that's crazy!!

Thanks Derp

I would have to say this is as bad as Ive looked since IB in December

I cancelled mothers day plans..Im as low as low can be

Im dwelling and feeling guilty about drinking

Ive never noticed a link before

I havent had a drink in weeks and weeks

I dont know if it was too much with the cummulative tane dose in my system

I had about 2 large strong vodka and cokes

waaaaaaaaaaaa

kim

I don't drink (partly because I'm only 18 and secondly because I can't stand the taste) I went to England a year back and had a few beers and woke up broken out like crazy, I will never drink again!