Forum Replies Created

Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Hi! Yes it got rid of my blackheads. I will get a blackhead here and there but that is normal. No cysts in months though! Here are my pics a couple months later. I do have scarring which I will work w...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Quick update, just returned from the Derm and he said I am done with the treatment !!!! He will continue to monitor my progress to make sure we're all good! I will have progress pictures soon.

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Thank you!!! I'm very excited! I still have a ways to go but I'm so happy with my progress. You wouldn't believe what this has done to my self-esteem and confidence level. 🙂

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

And here are my month 6 pics!!! Sorry for the delay. As you can see, the meds dried up one of my nostrils and it occasionally bleeds. Otherwise, no side effects other than the dry skin I mentioned bef...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Sorry for the delay!! I'll post month 6 pics soon!!

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Thank you!!  Aaaaaannnnnddd here is month 5 pics  I had my doc appointment a couple weeks back, tests were great, still on 60mg. No side effects other than the dry skin.

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Hi!! Sorry for the late reply. First off, picture lighting def helps. My skin is no where perfect. I wash with bar soap and use moisturizer twice a day (cetaphil). That's it!! Nothing special. Ask you...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Yes! I have my 4th month appointment on Friday  I'll update progress pics then!! Definitely happy with the results so far 

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Thank you!! I'm so excited!! My four month appointment with the derm is next Friday!! Will update then. So far progress is slooooowwww. Haven't gotten a cyst in well over a month!!!

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Almost there!! 3 months to go  excited to see the progress for sure though!

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Good morning!! Quick update...had my derm appointment this past Tuesday. 3 more months! Doc days everything is great with my blood work, only side effects are those dry lips!!! Switched my...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Quick update! Sorry it's been so long.    I I had my two month check in appointment a couple weeks back. Still on 60mg for this month with the option of bumping me up to ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Update:   had my 1 month derm appt two weeks ago on Friday, derm bumped me up to 60mg. No changes in facial skin dryness, but now my hands are drying out big time.Â...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Thank you!! I hope so too, I'm still really nervous that it won't work. It is the first month so fingers crossed!

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Hello there!! Quick update, I had my blood work done yesterday morning for my one month appointment Friday afternoon. no major side effects other than getting a cold, which I'm not sure is related. An...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

9 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Quick update...Day 4 I am noticing some of my blackheads are turning really black, last night I was washing my face and one huge blackhead just fell out. It was actually kind of exciting. So far only ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

10 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Thank you Shadylee! leelowe1, I am a compulsive picker lol, but as of today, my first day on Accutane, I have made the difficult decision to stop. I have read Accutane makes your skin suuuper sensitiv...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

10 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Thank you! I'll be posting pics as I go...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

10 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Quick update...had my blood work done on Tuesday morning and will begin treatment this Friday, I have a derm appt tomorrow! I am extremely embarrassed to put these up but I have honestly never seen a ...

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

10 years ago
Comedonal Acne and Accutane

Happy Friday! Starting Accutane in a couple of weeks. I am 25, female, 130lbs. I thought I would outline my struggle with acne so far (seriously, I am OUTLINING it, I could write pages about this) ......

In forum Accutane (isotretinoin) logs

10 years ago