Kelsey

Hi! I am about to leave for Ghana for the fall semester (September-December). Last time I was in Africa (Uganda), I developed the worst acne of my life, I'm assuming from the extreme head and EXTREME ...

Hello! I I have had bad cystic acne or a while now. Two years ago I finished accutane and my skin was as good as it ever has been. Fast forward to me moving to New Orleans and I don't know if it's th...

Seriously?!? How? Last month in my post-$700 rage, I ended my secondary insurance coverage and signed up for Medicaid. That's all I can think of that I did differently!

Guys. I JUST GOT THIS MONTH'S SUPPLY FOR FREE!!!!

Day 60 Well, I went to my derm today to start month 3! Woohoo! She told me some bad news--my cholesterol has gone up 100 points this last month from my higher dose She's keeping me on 60 for now in...

Not sure if you all have seen the news about the chemical spill in West Virginia, but it's about two miles from my house! Needless to say, the no water rule has made me so. SO DRY. It is miserable. I ...

Alright...this is embarrassing. This is one of my weirdest side effects. My nose is super dry and bleeds all the time, and I've started getting these..I don't know..SCABS on the inside of my nose. Lik...

Photo update! What day is it now, 41?? Ugh. To me, I look like I did on day 1 except drier and with more nosebleeds and the inability to wear contacts, THE most annoying side effect. -__- Lets hope th...

I know that you cant donate blood because of the risk of it going to a pregnant woman, but this would be donated to a 55 year old grandmother. Thoughts??

Ugh I'm in America too Kelsey and my first prescription was $610 and it broke my heart, I cried at the pharmacy as well. My insurance kicked in yesterday and of course no one can tell me what I will o...

Day 38 So I got two (maybe) hopeful pieces of news!! I called the Promius Pharma company that was mentioned on the first page that has a discount program and they took my information and said they wo...

Day 35 Thanks guys, I'm doing what I can now to try and get assistance, but it is very discouraging. For the moment, though, my side effects aren't too bad. Super dry, lots of nosebleeds, but that's ...

Day 31   Well I got my second month today! I've been increased from 20 mg twice a day to 30 mg twice a day. It makes me a little nervous because I've read the bump in dosage makes side effects w...

Day 30 Went to my second month check up today and got some discouraging news. My blood work and everything was fine, but I talked to her about the crazy costs and she tried to get me assistance, but ...

Day 23 So I've never really been someone who's gotten blackheads before, but NOW? I have SO many all over my nose! I don't understand! Has anyone else had this happen?!

I managed to avoid winter the first time. Started around March, did 6 months, and was done by fall. Too bad my acne didn't wait for nicer weather this time. Just another reason to hate it. How is your...

Kelsey! Sorry about your contacts! That sucks. I totally relate to the coldness issue! I did my first course (10 yrs ago) in the spring/summer, and I never thought about how it would be different in t...

Day 15 Here's the most annoying thing this far: I wear contacts every day, usually for at least 12 hours and I now can't make it three hours without having intense pain and tearing. I try drops and s...

Good luck with your treatment, Kelsey. I start my treatment soon. The pamphlet I was given recommended a nose oil which is meant to help prevent drying out of nasal passages and hopefully nosebleeds ...

Stay strong Kelsey! You will be happy with your choice. I am on accutane for the second time. It's frustrating, but the first course kept me clear for 9 years until I recently decided to stop taking t...

Day 4 Not too many side effects still, other than dry skin. One thing that has been bothering me though is the lack of support i have from family and friends. So many of my friends have texted me sayi...

Hey Kelsey! I just started on last friday 29th of November I feel sorry about your unsupportive friends but just continue what you are doing now and hopefully it is the best! Have you had any vision ...

Day 6   Well, ask and ye shall receive! Awful dry/bloody/painful nose today like when you have a cold. I keep putting lotion on it which burns but helps some. I've also got painful red bumps on ...

Day 5 Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! So far, just the usual: dry lips and this weird ache in the bottom back of my head, especially when I turn my head to one side or the other. At first I was freaked...

Day 4 Not too many side effects still, other than dry skin. One thing that has been bothering me though is the lack of support i have from family and friends. So many of my friends have texted me say...