Kim28

Sorry to report I’m on a third round. Bright side: still works! Had a second child in 2016 and decided not to go back on BC. When I went off it to have baby 2, I realized it was the cause of some ...

Well I'm here! Not very often, but I do check back to read your log now and then JJ, always hoping for some happy news. Good luck with the tretinion - is it Ziana? I had a terrible time with that stuf...

Have you tried BP or anything else yet? It's working well for me, but I know it can be irritating. I just use a tiny bit in my moisturizer and that helps my skin not get irritated. Tazorac is supposed...

Almost 6 months post tane and still doing great. I am still using 2.5 % BP twice a day - a pea sized amount mixed into my moisturizer morning and night. I don't use any other acne products, just wash ...

Hello. I live in Canada and have been on Epuris. Just wanted to say that you CAN get aquaphor here. You couldn't for a long time, but they carry it at shoppers drug mart now. Do you live near one? You...

Many people on Accutane experience a breakout during the first and second month - commonly referred to as an "IB" (initial breakout). It is unlikely that this particular breakout has anything to do wi...

You re so far into your course, I really think quitting now is not the best idea. The idea of natural products is very nice, but very few people have much success and you might make your situation wor...

You should be completely clear before you stop. Not reaching total clarity is highly correlated with relapse (your acne coming back). Most derms will recommend that you: a) Are completely clear for at...

Hang in there. Dianette has worked very well for me. However, I do know it takes a while before the full effects set in. I would agree with the stories that once you're on it, it is hard to ever get o...

I agree with the above poster. While hair loss is a rare, but not unheard of, side effect of Accutane, it is a very common side effect of spiro. Although the Accutane may have played a role in some ha...

You should not up your dose because you are not a doctor. Also there is ZERO research evidence that higher daily doses are more likely to lead to permanent remission.

Hello! Just wanted to say hi after reading your log. I just finished a course at 40 mg/day and it is not an unusual dose. There are conflicting beliefs about dose, but generally anything between .5 an...

There is no reason to think it would cause any issues, although Accutane does not stay in your system for months, that is a myth.

Wow, this is not what I wanted to read. I'm so sorry things aren't going well for you, JJ. Maybe your dermatologist will have some suggestions - do you see them soon?

Also Canadian. Everything the above poster said is exactly my experience, except that I had to do blood tests every month for my second course as well as my first. Best of luck.

Glad to hear all is well! Going smoothly over here too. And since you asked . . . (and I think your sciency brain will appreciate it), my thesis is on biological complexity as a metaphor for the way ...

Sorry to hear this, JJ. Sending my best thoughts your way. You will get through this. It will not be forever.

However, the known stats on side effects only reflect what is KNOWN. For example, I have permanent night vision loss as a result of Accutane. But, the acne bothered me way more than having to wait a m...

Diane and BP (benzoyl peroxide, which is the main ingredient clearogen uses also) do a GREAT job of keeping me clear. Just be patient, it takes several months to see improvement from Diane, but the Cl...

The first month is always the worst. Hang in there and focus on getting yourself healthy, that will do wonders for you skin and your stress levels. Thinking of you!

Good luck!

Just got back from my brother's wedding in one of the hottest, most humid countries in the world. Holy crap, there was no hope of keeping my makeup on. BUT - although it was certainly easier not being...

Well darn. Hopefully it's just from upping your dose recently. Hoping for a happy update soon. Hang in there pal!

I have come to realize that without my trusty Diane (BCP) my face is a mess. However, contrary to feeling trapped or dependent, I am incredibly thankful that I can just take a tiny pill everyday and b...

Lol, I totally noticed that while on Accutane every little scar and wrinkle I had looked way worse, and I felt like I aged 10 years. Now that I've been off for a couple months, this effect has definit...