thesmallthings 2 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Hey all, just finished an 8 month course of accutane, im 120lb 16yo and was doing 20mg/day. just had my last pill today, and i have noo pimples i just have some PIH on both cheeks. Looking for some help with a few things; -how long does PIH take to fade? im using a cleanser and bio oil twice a day. - the real question.!! WHAT SHOULD I DO TO AVOID ANY MORE ACNE. that was the worst period of my life, like maintenance and a routine or something. - my derm gave me a script for Epiduo gel, not sure if i should use that or not Any help appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatsRainbows 49 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I'm in the same position as you, I'm sorry I can't help, I'm just as confused. Some people say that it's necessary to use a maintenance routine after accutane, others say that could make your skin worse. All I know is don't rush into anything, your skin will still be very sensitive for a few weeks after accutane. Let me know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avada Kedavra Acne 69 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I feel the best way possible is just use a gentle cleanser and go easssy on your skin. The epiduo is just to be used on any little spots that come up ( they will be just very tiny if they do pop up) - the PIH will fade in less than a couple months- if you wear SPF everyday in those spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmallthings 2 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thanks heaps for the replies, im going to just take it easy and cleanse as normal, excited for the PIH to fade might get the epiduro and use it when i see something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjj333kkk2 12 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Keep in mind you might get remission. You took about a 4800 mg cumulative dose, which is 73% of the recommended minimum dosage. The recommended minimum dosage is typically 120 mg/kg, which for you is a cumulative dose of 6545 mg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmallthings 2 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 so its been 12 days since i finished.. my PIH looks better, but i keep getting really small pimples.. i have on near my lip and one on my forehead which is un usual , what does this meannn?? what should i do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesmallthings 2 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 ok lol i got back on my course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
start 8 Share Posted December 21, 2013 It's gonna take over a year for everything to fade away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
