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Starting Accutane

Don't worry, don't stress. I've taken it for 6 months and am finally 100% clear. My advice- Eat healthy, LOTS of water, AQUAPHOR for dry lips, exercise, don't miss any pills so it stays cons...

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9 years ago
Is Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser any good?

Cetaphil takes my face make-up off better than any cleanser I've tried. I personally love it.

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9 years ago
Progress? Perhaps?

Our acne is similar. I just finished my 4th month and have about 2 actives. I expected to be clear, but I definitely notice it working...SLOWLY but surely. My derm said about 2 more months left.

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10 years ago
What I woke up to this morning....

Lovely, right?  I'm in month 4 of Accutane and this is what I get rewarded with.  Awesome!  Good Morning to me!    Side Note: My face looks...

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10 years ago
A pack of lies

I feeeeeel you. I notice how on some "good" days- which are rare btw.. But my entire self esteem and attitude are just so different and, happy. Then the next morning I wake up with a huge cyst right s...

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10 years ago
Depression

Idk what to say other than stay strong. Have you tried make up to boost your confidence a little? I use the Mac concealer, Covergirl foundation and Mac setting powder and it does such a good job at hi...

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10 years ago
day 8 of accutane, oily skin?

Yep:) Just be patient

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10 years ago
embarrassing question about accutane

Hey! Totally normal and that feeling should go away when you stop taking accutane! I wouldn't worry too much about it. 

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10 years ago
random severe breakout on my face!!

Initial breakout??

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10 years ago
Differin initial breakout?

Hey! My IB was REALLYYY bad and lasted until Month 4. I'm on my 2nd week of Month 4 and am still breaking out, but not as much. I have one on my chin and one on my forehead. I used to have 5-10 at a t...

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10 years ago
Accutane Month 3 Complete(Pics)

  It always gets better at the end look at all youtube videos and even in my first experience. Also you are pretty don't worry your just going through a rough time in your life that's gonna m...

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10 years ago
Am I Taking The Right Amount Of Accutane?

I weigh 160 pounds and I started at 20-40- and now the 3rd month I'm not sure what he's going to put me on. I'm hoping 60 or 80 so I can get this acne cleared but not sure since I won't comply with hi...

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10 years ago
Accutane Month 3 Complete(Pics)

Hi,   I'm really sorry to intrude on your post! I'm coming up to my 12 weeks of taking Roacctuane/Isotretinoin (I'm from the UK). I'm suffering with really dry skin and still experiencing large ...

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10 years ago
Accutane Month 3 Complete(Pics)

It always gets better at the end look at all youtube videos and even in my first experience. Also you are pretty don't worry your just going through a rough time in your life that's gonna make you str...

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10 years ago
Accutane Month 3 Complete(Pics)

You can do it!   Literally all I am thinking while working through my program is "my face would look like this anyways." And basically pretend I am not even taking a drug, so one day, I just hav...

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10 years ago
Accutane Month 3 Complete(Pics)

EXTREMELY discouraged every week. Woke up with a HUGE cyst on my forehead, a painful one on my jaw and cheek. Will this nightmare EVER end?!!! Mostly scars which I can deal with, but I hate having a ...

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10 years ago
Progess Pic- Accutane Month 3/week

Literally what happened to me i didn't stop getting new spots until month five. Be prepared, the hyperpigmentation may stay for a bit longer, but you will notice considerably lower acne That's so ...

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10 years ago
Am I Taking The Right Amount Of Accutane?

Not really. I went from 20-60-60-60 I'm beginning my 4th month and still breaking out.. It's getting better but... slowly. My derm actually wanted to lower my dose but I didn't want to so she kept me ...

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10 years ago
Initial Breakout?

I'm on my 4th month and am still breaking out... I had a really bad IB It does get better...

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10 years ago
Progess Pic- Accutane Month 3/week

Things should start getting much better in the next month or two! This is how my acne was when I first took accutane. Got worse for Months 1-3. Then things cleared up for Months 4-5. Completely clear ...

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10 years ago
Accutane 3.5 Months- No Progress

Looks like your acne is not that bad so I don't understand why you would take accutane in the first place Are you serious?

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10 years ago
Poll: How Long Did It Take You To Consistently Clear Up On Accutane?

I'm so with you. I'm on Month 3.5 I have a clusterf**k of like 4 smaller cystic bumps on each side of my jaw, so.. so irritating.. On top of that, it's taking longer than normal for them to go away, ...

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10 years ago
Accutane 3.5 Months- No Progress

Seriously, this is so effing frustrating. I didn't see any progress after my 2nd month but I still had hope because everyone was like "It's ok a lot of people don't see results until after the 3rd mon...

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10 years ago
Accutane And E-Cig? Does Smoking Increase Liver Funcationality?

I used one the first 2 months while on Accutane, I smoke cigarettes every now and then... You should be fine. I asked my derm about occasional alcohol ( I love Wine) and she said she's more concerne...

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10 years ago
Insomnia Immediately Following Accutane

I also notice a slight problem falling asleep at night. My mind wanders more than usual but it's not a terrible problem for me... Maybe ask your derm if you can take some melatonin at night or somethi...

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10 years ago