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Went running today (5 miles), with sunscreen on my face of course. Here are some pics - Had the kenalog injections 2 days ago. I think they helped.

Bought some aquaphor today at the pharmacy, it does work soooo much better than carmex. Thanks fotoguy!

25 days on Accutane, here is my Lipid profile, reference ranges (in perenths) CHOL 223 mg/dL (0 - 200) H TRIG 233 mg/dL (30 - 150) ...

My derm said trigs in excess of 600-700+ would concern him. My GP said it's fine, probably due to the accutane, and we should just recheck them a few months after I'm done the course. 25 days on Acc...

Do the places you got the injections look any better today? I hope so. I can totally relate to wanting to dig a hole and crawl in it. Been there, man. Here comes the weekend - If you don't have somew...

Oh thanks That big one on my hairline is from brain surgery! Now i just need skin surgery, this damned blotchy, inflamed mess. I'm so frustrated right now, I can't stop touching it, looking at it i...

My derm injected Kenalog into most of these earlier this afternoon, but my face looks pretty awful.

Day 28 I just had my appointment with my dermatologist. He says he isn't concerned about the triglycerides at 233, he only becomes concerned when they get 600+ because of damage it can do to the pan...

The benefit of not doing it during the winter is that your skin won't be as dry with the higher humidity

That's a really good sign that your skin is changing. Be patient.

Day 26 Time is really flying by. I'm definitely irritated today (emotionally). It might be the accutane, but it's not earth shattering. Derm appointment coming up on Thursday, so I'll post after t...

My first course, I didn't clear up until I actually stopped the accutane and it got out of my system, then I got completely clear. I think sometimes when you're on it, it pushes up all kinds of crap,...

Well 233 isn't terrible, but it's not healthy... mostly unhealthy if it were long-term, you know like years of high cholesterol going through my system building up plaque, etc. I'll know on Thursday ...

Are you planning to go up beyond 40mg? How long are you taking it for?

My derm hasn't seen the lab report yet, so he's not yet "not concerned". Also, my liver enzymes are fine, just slightly elevated triglycerides.

I definitely want to see updated pictures! One other note for insurance. It varies, but mine will cover 5 months of treatment. So my doctor just overprescribes it so I have extra boxes and can take...

After 1 month, worked up to 80mg per day (I weight 75kg), my triglycerides are 233. First 2 courses, they weren't affected at all. For those whom it affected, how high did yours get, and what did yo...

Day 25 I don't think my triglycerides are too high, reference range is 54-110, but a doctor hasn't yet reviewed and commented. Especially if they are only going to be high for a couple of months, I ...

Day 25   My triglycerides are 233.

The higher the dose, the higher chance of remission and higher chance of side effects. One of those times in life you have to weigh the benefits. I'm definitely heading for the high end for my 3rd c...

So maybe it will be even more manageable now that you did it a third time. That's what I'm hoping. I'm also hoping I get a good 2 years out of it (I'm 26), and by the time I'm 28 I'll have grown out...

Thanks, apologies if I missed it, but how did you first 2 courses go, and how far apart did you do them?

Yes, all over my back and especially my shoulders.

Is accutane making anyone else SOOO tired? I came home from work today and took a 5 hour nap in the middle of the afternoon. Now I'm getting ready to go to bed for the night. That's happened a lot ...

My lips are always terrible - I use vasoline at night sometimes and that really helps. You'll be able to take it in the summer, don't worry! For the nosebleeds, I know you said you did vasoline and ...