Hi all

Kim here

Almost day #60 on tane and Im currently on 60mg

(first 2 weeks 20mg..moved to 40mg for about 5 weeks and now about a week on 60mg)

Im still breaking out

Because my stupid acne was mild but persistant I wanted to believe I might be clear by this point

I broke out about a week after starting 40mg..so I think this breakout might be related to recently bumping to 60mg

I know everyone reacts so differently..but thougt it might be a good post for those on tane currently and trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel

I also switched moisturizers about 2 weeks ago because what i was using was not rich enough

My skin actually isnt peeling (just my chin a smidge) but my skin was TIGHT

Felt like the tin man

so now im worrying that my current moisturizer has something to do with it

any info greatly appreciated

Kim

Hi - I actually continued to breakout (albeit significantly less severely and often) about 1 month after my accutane course ended. At day 60 I was definitely still breaking out - I didn't start seeing a serious reduction in the severity and number of breakouts until after day 100-120. I would say expect to see more improvement towards the end of your 3rd month and in your fourth month.

Instead of using a richer lotion (which might be comodgenic), try layering a non-comedgenic moisturizing serum under your non-comedgenic moisturizwer. That really helped me. I used Cerave PM at night layered over 100% argan oil that I used as a serum (make sure it's good 100% argan oil, I used Jose Maran). In the day, again, I applied a couple of drops of argan oil right after washing my face while it was still damp, and I layered on my day moisturizer. My skin was still definitely dry, but it did help that uncomfortable tight feeling you're talking about.

Thanks for the response

Ive heard good things about cerave pm..I have never tried it

thanks, kim