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Yes, I do think it is demonized by *certain* dermatologists. I do think that the side effects of accutane are blown out of proportion. I think in the majority of cases, people experience dry lips &...

Hey! I was on someones log and they mentioned that they showered in hot water which caused hot flashes & a stinging moisturizer sensation. Do you shower in hot water? I get the stinging sensation ...

But how do you know (or how do they know) if your liver enzymes are elevated if they don't do the test? I'm still a bit worried about this. Have you had a blood test before? How often is it? I have ...

Hi GreatDane!   Thanks for reading my log and good luck on your journey, I hope this time you will be clear for good, and don't have to worry about acne any more:)   I think what my derm d...

Day 92, If you can follow my photos easily I've only recently discovered these past weeks that I noticed spots coming before they actually come out, esp this week if you see my last weeks photo on th...

Thanks for the advice. I wonder if it thins ur skin permanently even after u stop taking it. I want a tattoo done but think I will either get it done before I start the tablets or after. Ive been advi...

Had my dermatologist today! I'm on 50mg for the next 2 months. My bloodwork came back and was good! After I finish these two packs, I'll be done month 5 & she said she usually does 5-6 months, dep...

Hi guys. Ive just been prescribed 30mg and I'm pretty nervous about taking it due to all the stories. I havent been told not to drink but have since seen that mentioned by people online. I do like a w...

Acne 30, I've tried literally everything for my acne. And when my dermatologist brought up accutane, my eyes probably lit up. Everyone responds differently to the medication, and I feel like even 10 d...

What type of food are you into? Some places that I love are G-men ramen (Richmond), Yolk's (breakfast/brunch place in Vancouver), the Boathouse (West Van), Sushiyama for sushi (the sushi pizza is a ...

The texture of your skin has changed drastically! Although you do have spots still, there is considerably less and way less little bumps! I feel like you're going to notice a huge difference soon : ) ...

Whadup! Get the CeraVe moisturizing cream (the one in the tub). Moisturizes your face like no tmw, and isn't oily. In fact, it has a pretty skin-like finish. I'm pretty close to you, Vancouver, and th...

Day 81. I forgot to take my pills one day. Should be 82 but isn't. My skin has never been this clear. Its only been 11 days since I last posted and things have changed SO MUCH. This just goes to show ...

I think Im on day 73 or 74. I am still breaking out as well. Forehead and jaw

Whoa, I didn't know accutane interferes with the cycle. I've been on accutane for 2 months and have had mine both months but it was late the second month, however, my cycle tends to fluctuate by being...

Day 70 I've been breaking out a lot on my forehead. Big, swollen ones. I'm actually okay with it because 80% of the closed comedones (under the skin bumps for me) are gone. My left cheek and jaw are ...

Yum, I love roasted aubergines! The cerave may still make your face sting! When I first started using it, my face but I just fanned it dry with a notebook and the feeling went away. Your face may be i...

Do moisterize your hands and body! I started getting dry patches that were itchy, especially on my arm. My hands got itchy red bumps on them but moisturizer gets rid of them. Your bumps look less infl...

Hi again! Order Cerave Moisturizing Cream (the one in the tub). That stuff literally cured my dry, flaky skin overnight! For extra dry spots, apply another thin layer so its like a moisture mask on th...

Day 63! Just thought I ought to update! I am breaking out on my forehead. A lot of the closed comedones are gone but there are two spots and a few smaller ones that are swollen with no head. They are ...

Hey! I didn't get the hot flushes but my face did used to sting when I used moisturizer! Or even washed my face with cerave. It doesn't anymore, and I don't know when it stopped but it has stopped for...

Day 60! I CANNOT believe its been 2 months. What a journey! A lot of the closed comedones on my forehead has disappeared but a few have also gotten inflamed. After around 1-2 days, there is a white h...

Have you tried fish oil? I find that it helps A LOT. It eases the back pain and its only at the end of the day that my back feels uncomfortable. Just go about your day! Think of it this way, you still...

Yes! Closed comedones EVERYWHERE. I start on 30mg next week before I get bumped up to 60mg depending on how well I handle the 30mg. I'm soooo ready to start.   I get the whiteheads and custic st...

Thank you SO SO much for posting this! I have spent months/years looking for a log from someone with skin like yours/ours! I think it was about around when you first began the log that I last stopped ...