hey guys
i was on accutane 10 mg for 2 months then 20 mg for 2 other months .....from june to september 2014
it sure cleared out my acne but it caused me to lose facial hair (that still doesnt want to grow untill this day)....so i stopped it ...and i remained almost clear for 4 months after that (october untill january 2015).....i stayed clear because i changed my diet and started eating healthy and cut out a lot of junk food and bad food ....but now since i started february ....my acne came back ...;and i tried to controle it by diet but it doesnt work ...im so despered .....im thinking of killing myslef everyday ...after all i sacrafised ....food ...the ability to grow a beard....my hair has SD now .....and i still get pimples .....i keep hitting rock button avery day ...im just sick of it
so im thinking of going back on accutane in a low dose ....like 5 or 10 mg a day ....i cant live like this ...fearing food ...watching my face get clear then bad again then clear ....i try to live with m acne but its so hard ....please guys ....i need your advice ...im afraid of more hair loss this time around but i just cant sit like this and wait untill i decided to kill myself someday ...please guys i need help
sorry for my english
I don't think Accutane is going to help your depression. it might worsen it. Also, it sounds like the side effects- hair loss- contribute to your self-image problems. I think you need to see someone - a therapist or a psychiatrist - to deal with the deeper issues.
hey thanks for answring
i know myself very well i always think about killing myslef when i reach rock buttom ...not just becuz of acne
for now i been trying to cut out food but nothing works ....acne keeps coming back
im just looking if a low dose accutane can stop this acne
I know the feeling fouzi99, I went through a full course of accutane last year and my acne came back as well. Mine was simply because (being an idiot and not following the instructions) didn't take it regularly with high fat as you HAVE to to absorb the medication properly. I know that feeling of putting your life on hold for acne, putting yourself on an intense medication, only to have it come back. It's absolutely heartbreaking and discouraging. HOWEVER there is always hope with acne. You certainly can try accutane again, super low dose if you are able to withstand the side effects. Otherwise try something else. I know you've probably heard this a lot but medications are suppose to work differently after accutane so you MAY be able to take an antibiotic or try a topical that will work for you and help to maintain your skin condition.
Also, if you need someone to talk to please message me! I would be happy to chat
And one more thing, eat whatever you want! Food may have an impact on our acne, but it also may not and if you don't notice and improvement with your diet change, give yourself the freedom to eat foods you enjoy, within reason of course, but enjoy that piece of cheese or ice cream, you deserve it
thanks for the replies
i decided to go on accutane a second time (10 mg a day) ...for a long time ....maybe even 2 years ...;not sure...will speak with my doc about it
i hope i dont get bad side effects on this dose and that it would be enough to clear my acne
will keep this updated