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I was going to post some photos at 2 months, but actually since I was on a low dose in my first week or so, this week is more like the half-way mark. Attached are some pics of me without makeup yeste...

Day 55 Urgh my face looks horrific. I had to do some filming yesterday for a music video and I looked like such a geek, literally no makeup could cover the massive zits and red marks all over my face...

Don't worry nomo, mine's done the same. It was all good for about 7 weeks then my face exploded in boils. It looks as bad as when I started, but it will clear up eventually, you have to keep reminding...

Samcro are you in Kyoto in your display icon??? Y'all be fine, guys. As you'll probs remember the side effects are really noticeable at first because you are constantly looking out for them, after a ...

Day 47 (Already? How?!) So I have two new spots that have cropped up over the last two days or so, pretty gutted to see them seeing as I've been clear for around 2 weeks now. One is on my left cheek ...

Wow your face looks amazing! You must be thrilled Just a warning if you're thinking of using hydrocortisone cream, remember that this is generally used by people who have eczema which is where the s...

Pics: go to "more reply options" by the "post" button and scroll down and there's an attachment field. Glad to hear you're progressing, you're nearly done with month 1 now so after that you'll start ...

Yeah, to be honest, the vast majority of people taking Roaccutane are going to be young and pretty healthy, otherwise the dermatologists wouldn't give it to us. I'm convinced that dairy products and ...

You WILL have clear skin in no time, Charlotte, don't be disheartened! And happy birthday

Hey Charlotte, yes today I have been a bit naughty and had 3 x ibuprofen when I had bad cramps during the day, and about an hour ago the back pain/cramps got pretty bad so I had a co-codamol. This is ...

Got my monthly friend today and I have no spots. At all. What is going on here. Normally I have a face like that initial photo I posted, but there is nothing. So happy. Just ate a massive bag of cri...

Day 33 Having some less than awesome side-effects today, which I am blaming entirely on the horrific weather we've been having for the past few days. I have a small, raised bump rash on my hands, jus...

I hope we're two of the 9 people! The thought of having clear skin makes this whole process worthwhile. I think i will drink on my birthday and then wait until i finish my treatment! Luckily i have ex...

Seems like we're around the exact same time for our accutane journeys! How are you not picking at your face? I feel like every whitehead I get I have to pop. It's aggravating. And it looks like you're...

Pleased it's all going well for you Thanks! 😀

Blood tests results are in for the end of month 1, my liver function is "normal" and my cholesterol (lipids) are 1.6 (whatever that means) and the cholesterol I do have is all "good cholesterol" and n...

When did you start taking Accutane? I started on the 19th Feb so just over a month. I went for my blood tests today and was chatting to the nurse 'cause she asked if I'd had any side effects, she s...

Hi Charlotte, good luck with your treatment. My skin went rubbish when I was in my second year of uni too, so I know how you feel! It's good advice to eat a good diet and drink lots of water during th...

End of Month 1 So I made it to the end of my first month, can't believe it's been 4 weeks since I began taking Roaccutane! It's been very, very straightforward so far. The main issues (if you can eve...

nomo did you ever get spots on your back before you started taking Accutane? I am on day 20-ish and I have started getting them, never had any before now. Try not to worry too much about what might ha...

Day 19 Initial breakout is getting into its stride now, I am so self-conscious about it I've developed a bad stutter (voice stammer type thing) over the past couple of days. I literally cannot make e...

Day 15 Last night I went to my weekly First-Aider training session, I had to have a go on the choking mannequin in front of everyone and my face went the most vivid shade of puce from the effort. Eve...

Yep it's a pain in the bum, don't even know why we pay national insurance when we can't even get treatment when we need it ohhh well.

Good luck to you Where are you from? As you said in my log you're from the UK, but you talk dollars & 3 years waiting list here. Thanks! I live on the Isle of Man, it's in the British Isles but...

Bit of background: I was always a "spotty teenager" (also see: fat, short, awkward, bit too clever to be considered popular), but nothing horrific. I first noticed blackheads on my nose, spilling out ...