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I started getting dry skin after about two weeks I think...I'm done with my treatment now I was supposed to go another month but I am tired of taking the medication I am happy with the results I have and in 6 months I will get laser resurfacing to fade my scars...I'll post pics in a bit if u wanna check em out

Thank you

Ever tried cortison shots? They hurt a little but they get rid of those big nasty cysts in 1-2 days...most dermatologist offices do em....

That's what I heard too...3-months..I'm on accutane (claravis) at the end of my 1st month..nothing too crazy yet but dry dry dry lol..good luck on your journey..I look forward to your progress!

Isotretoin gel?? I didn't even know that existed...you seem to have it down! Good for you

What about the blue light? Still using it? Was it a spa treatment or hand held you were using? I have a lightstim blue led for home that works amazing but stopped using it when I started accutane bc it said not to use led on tane...now I'm curios...I' miss that thing !

I'm on BP 10% too..I wash my face with BP 2.5 and then use a gel moisturizer under the BP 10 at night...if I get a big pimple I spot it on in the morning too...just make sure to double up on the moisturizer and u should be fine...my derm said BP is tolerable if you moisturize very well....it's a bit $$$ but I recommend Face Reality Acne Clinic's "hydrating emulsion" it's amazing (think around $22)

Good luck! I'm about to finish month one...do u post before and after pics?

Also...may I ask what IBS symptoms ur having? I'm kinda.."backed up" and it's causing horrible cramps..tried fiber and Dulcalax hope it works...think it's the tane?

You should see if your derm will gve u a cortisone shot in those fuckers. I had a giant cyst on my cheek..shot that bitch up and it was gonzo in 2 days I can relate..

I've also been recommended to cut dairy and iodide containing foods (can get a list on google) but I don't hve the willpower for that yet....

Try adding zinc, fish oil, an probiotic supplaments to your diet..I'm on the zinc and probiotic I'll prob start the fish oil too though (recommended by acne clinic) what makeup do you use on your face?

spironolactone (treats things incl. high blood pressure)

I have heard of them...is it spiro? There's a girl on here writing a blog about her treatment on them..I'm excited to know if they work...I'm on accutane now (3rd week) and from reading ppls blogs I'm a little discouraged...I'm hoping this cures my acne for good but now I'm not so sure if that's the case...keep us updated if u get those pills!

Good luck with the dosage increase! I'm on 60 mg now and almost on my 3rd week...not noticing any improvement yet just dryness everywhere ...good luck to u ! Hope this works for us both!!

Omg my lip corners are sooo dry and cracking! I apply lip balm or aquaphor religiously!! I can't stop rubbing my lips together tho! I'm at the end of week 2...I feel like the blackheads on my nose are coming out too it's really weird...I havent tried to extract them..tho I too popped 3 pimples that showed up on my right cheek and boy do I regret it!! What can we do to stop picking !? Ugh....anyhow...good luck on ur journey!! My only advice is to moisturize the heck out of ur entire body!! I'm noticing little dry patches so lotion has become my BFF....

My headaches stopped after the first week...i hope yours will too! I'm on day 16 and I still don't see any results..I actually have a few new pimples forming but no cysts like before...don't be discouraged it takes time for the medicine to kick in...I'm trying to stay positive too

Yeah thankfully I haven't had cracking lips either...aquaphor is a

Miracle!!!! I'm not sure if I'm having an initial break out...I hve a few pimples but that's pretty normal for me...I stuck with my acne regimen I was using for the past 2 months that has really helped and I'm hoping will avoid the breakout I hear so many people getting...when did u get yours ? I'm on week 2 as of tomorrow and so far just dry lips, eyes, arms and legs and really up and down moods...I have been a little depressed but I'm also on high estrogen birth control which prob contributes to the mood swings...I wish there was something to help with that!! Maybe aroma therapy lol...or a happy pill??? I drank 4 beers on Saturday night and was nauseous all Sunday...no fun.

Ask your derm before you stop...it takes too long for the meds to kick in to waste it...plus its prob not good for your skin to go on and off meds like that...

I know how you feel girl...i HATE taking my makeup off...i wait till my boyfriend goes to sleep to wash my face and get up before him to fix it...talk about depressing! What are you doing for your acne? Do you have cystic or just whiteheads or what?

You have to wait 6months post-tane but a couple years ago I had amazing skin post-acne and I achieved that through a medical spa...I did laser genesis and acid peels for uneven skin tone (pih) and fraxel for scarring...helped get rid of 80-90% of what my bad cystic acne had left behind....now that my problem is back I'm on accutane (first time ever) and will do the medi-spa again when Im done.:.total cost around $2500 over a 1year period...also try hydroquinone for the skin tone (it kinda bleaches your skin I guess...) your derm may be able to prescribe it or u can get from the med spa...good luck!

Based on your pics we have similar acne..I'm also on accutane this is my 9th day...I'm going to watch your blog to "compare"

I'm still using BP face wash since I have been on it for almost a year but if my skin starts to dry out too much Ill make the switch to your recommendation...I have pix too but I think theyre marked so only "friends" can see them...I'm shy lol...anyhow good luck! Look forward to seeing your progress!

I have alot of Post Inflammitory too...Im only on day 6 of accutane but I notice my PIH getting redder? My dr said it takes time to heal (maybe 2-3 months) and be thankful if its just blotchy and red becuase it will go away....the scars are those deep crater things...I have a couple of those I plan to get lasered after treatment...Anyhow I just wanted to give you an idea and maybe some hope for your skin after accutane..6 months after treatment you can begin having peels/laser on your face again and there are 2 treatments I did in the past that got rid of 90% of my PIH and scarring (only prob is my acne came back 2 yrs later but that was from the depo shot) anywaays...Laser Genesis and Fraxel...the series treatments will cost you around $2k (maybe more maybe less) but I swear to you its worth it! Good luck!

Try cutting salt...any foods that contain high amounts of iodide actually...My esth. highly recommends it if you are going to alter your diet (i personally cant do it...not enough will power yet). One of the biggest culprits is seaweed...so if you eat alot of sushi better stick to sashimi, seaweed has incredible amounts of iodide in it...Just a tip if the dairy thing isnt working....good luck!

Wait...why cant you eat pizza on claravis??? (Sets my pizza slice down) .....this is the first Ive heard...