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Unless you have severe, widespread, and scarring acne, The Regimen is normally my suggestion for the most effective acne treatment.

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Lizj 2011
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Posted : 09/06/2015 2:35 pm

In the middle of MONTH 3!

 

 

Still in the "Gets worse before it gets better" phase... and am TIRED of it.

 

Side effects- Dry, swollen lips (bearable), dry skin(better than month 2 though), hair thinning.

 

60mg Absorica, now taking both 30mgs with high-fat dinner per derms request since I wasn't "dry enough" at my last appointment.

 

 

Feeling: Extremely discouraged.. Tired of the redness (Thankful for Mac concealer!)

 

My face has definitely never been this bad before. Does anyone's face look like mine? I HAVE however noticed the LARGE cysts are going away. Lots of whiteheads(that I pop... I know I shouldn't...ugh)

 

 

 

 

Left is Month 1- Right is today. Definitely gotten worse... :( Side note: I should have used flash on my phone since Day 1- definitely shows everything more clearly.

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leelowe 1
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Posted : 09/07/2015 6:37 am

That's definitely NOT unusual. Some people break out clear until their 6 months. If by month 5 you have not seen some improvement, it may be time to up your dosage. In the meantime, try not to worry.


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rob 22
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Posted : 09/08/2015 2:53 pm

Things should start getting much better in the next month or two! This is how my acne was when I first took accutane. Got worse for Months 1-3. Then things cleared up for Months 4-5. Completely clear by Month 6. Just hang in there!!


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Lizj 2011
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Posted : 09/21/2015 1:39 pm

Things should start getting much better in the next month or two! This is how my acne was when I first took accutane. Got worse for Months 1-3. Then things cleared up for Months 4-5. Completely clear by Month 6. Just hang in there!!

Thank you!!!!!


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Lore 91
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Posted : 09/21/2015 5:59 pm

Literally what happened to me :) i didn't stop getting new spots until month five. Be prepared, the hyperpigmentation may stay for a bit longer, but you will notice considerably lower acne :)


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Lizj 2011
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Posted : 09/29/2015 2:46 pm

Literally what happened to me :) i didn't stop getting new spots until month five. Be prepared, the hyperpigmentation may stay for a bit longer, but you will notice considerably lower acne :)

That's so refreshing! I'm starting month 4 now so hopefully it will get better soon. I broke out some more this week... Ugh. One volcano on my forehead and one painful one on my chin.. ugh whyyyY?


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Fudgesicle 87
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Posted : 10/03/2015 8:25 am

I'm currently halfway through my third month. 40mg for month one and 60mg after that. I should be going up to 80mg next month.

 

My skin has been very clear since the beginning of month 3. I got a couple on my back, but that's it! My acne has always been mild to moderate, but cystic.

 

I know it's disheartening, but you will clear. We're all different!


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