nyankeefan 0 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hey, so I just started my third month of accutane. My left side is basically all clear with maybe one pimple and a bunch of red marks. My right side is wayyy worse with a bunch of actives. I have no idea why its like this and it sucks, has anyone else experienced this?Thanks for the help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laxman14 0 Share Posted February 28, 2009 same thing happens with me man. I think its cause i sleep on that side of my face so ive been trying to sleep straight on my back but no matter once happens i always end up on the right side of my face...id like to hear a way to stop this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klousmomi 1 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm in month two of Accutane and I am having the same issue. The left side of my face looks great and the right side is terrible. I don't know what to do different. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamconformist 0 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If you're under the impression that it could be linked to the side of your face you sleep on, definitely try and change your pillowcase every two or three days to avoid oil buildup on the fabric, which can be a major contribution to overnight breakouts. You could cover the pillow with a fresh hand-towel everyday.Also, try and be aware of holding your head up with your hand or arm. Even though you're on accutane, you can still clog your pores with oils or dirt from other parts of your body.Of course, acne has been known to work in very strange ways, so this could just be the way your body is reacting to the treatment.Good Luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nyankeefan 0 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think it might be that I sleep on my right side. I try to change my pillow cases every 2 or 3 days but I think its just the fact that my side of face is pressed against the pillow. I wish there was something I could do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AntonB 0 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Im second month into tane, mine was different from yours. i got active ones on the left around 5 and lots of red marks due to the reason that i always have it on my left more than my right...-i don't sleep on particular sides-i do put a fresh towel wrapping my pillow every night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonima 0 Share Posted March 1, 2009 when i was on accutane, i was clear after month 3, so i cant really compare, but here are some possibilities of why this may be happening for you:-sleeping on one side of your face (as mentioned before)-leaning on your face with your hand in school/work/etc.-touching the active pimples because they won't go away-harsher washing or unequal application of topical creams/gels to compensate for the uneven clear skingood luck with the tanedont let it take you over, for the love of God Quote Link to post Share on other sites
