So happy for you ! Because accutane is really strong and not many people can handle it / not many people see results from it. Bless you and best wishes 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Worked for me for maybe a year or so after 12 years of painful cystic acne. recently it’s been roaring back hard for no reason and it kind of makes me wanna die. Lol
First time I went on it, I was 28. Hubby had vasectomy. Had to have pg test every month, other blood work before next refill. 2nd time I wanted Accutane, they wanted me to get a birth control implant. I decided not to. It's best to have a doc that is strict about this. My daughter got on it as a teen, and I felt her doctor didn't bloodwork enough.
Definitely! My hair was significantly less oily, but the rest of my skin was also super dry (lips, arms, legs). At some point it was so bad you could see the skin peeling off. Any sun exposure would turn my face red so I constantly needed sunscreen. But the worst of the side effects went away after I stopped the medication!
I feel good most of the time! Don't get me wrong, I still get acne, but it's a lot better. My skin isn't the smoothest but because I know where I was before, I can only be grateful. :)
Thank you 💛 I definitely still get acne! but it's just here and there, nowhere near as bad as it was before. If you look at my skin closely, you'll also see that my skin isn't super smooth and is slightly red. But it's been 5 years since I started Accutane and for the most part my skin is okay I think! Here's a closeup of my skin from the other day: https://imgur.com/a/eiuxjYc
I am a 25 year old guy. I dont have terrible acne. But I get it persistently and consistently. I dont want to even think about acne scar treatment till after ive cleared it all up.
I have just been prescribed Acutane and am starting after blood works are all done.
I am excited and ready to go through 6 months of pain to get rid of this issue for good. :D
Lips = Dry as the sahara (Mitigated by Aquaphor lip repair)
Skin = Dry if not looked after (Cerave cleanser cream and Cerave moisturising sun cream help)
Spots = Massive spike first month, got so bad with me 2 lymphnodes in neck / chin area swelled as my "body was convinced it was an infection" according to my derma.
Healing = Massively effected, i did not fully understand this issue until after I had started (my fault really for not reading it). I had 2 operations I have to put on hold till it has been 6 months after I finish my treatment. Please keep this in mind before starting. It does not effect day to day though.
Nose: Incredibly dry, also use aquaphor, but snot is so nastily dry it causes noses bleeds on occasion and is difficult to get out if I forget to put Aquaphor up there a few times a day. Common colds = hell due to this haha Speaking of...
Illness = My immune system has been "shot" (not really, but comparitvely). A cold or 2 a month have been my expereince throughout ( though it was winter so results may vary haha). Best moment was recovering from a cold and immediatly getting covid afterwards haha
Fatigue = I cant comment as I "cheat". I am prescribed ADHD meds (Ritalin) and hence my experience of fatigue is skewed as ADHD meds tend to perk you up simmilar to coffee. Regardless, I have felt no fatigue.
The important bit? : I have not had a zit for 2 months... my hair has not been greasy for 3 months and overall I feel as if I am on the way out of this. I am confident, with my Derma's confidence, that I might actually finally be permanently acne free by the time I finish this course.
Wait, after taking acutane for 6 months, will your acne essentially be gone forever, or you have to stay on it for it not to come back, im talking about a couple pimples a month
But as a disclaimer it is / will be for me a rough six months. And the side effects are pretty gnarly...
I've tried everything else though so screw it haha
As far as I'm aware from my derma, not only will it have like 80% chance of getting rid for pretty much good (apart from the odd pimple every adult gets) it'll actually have a chance of solving underlying problems like oily skin too. :o
Was prescribed accutane in March 2017 for 6 months total. First month I was taking 1 tablet a day (40mg), but the next 5 months I doubled the dosage to 80mg a day. For a 5’3, 110lb girl that is a pretty high dosage I would say…but it worked!
Hi, the results are amazing and i can only imagine how it makes you feel 😊. Just curious, when going through the treatment did you find your skin got worse before it cleared up? i have struggled with it for years but put off having the treatment in fear that i would make it worse
for me, it was a (mostly) uphill journey, but part of that reason was because my skin was already so bad to begin with. Provided that your dermatologist is on board, I would definitely recommend! Good luck if you do start 😊
That’s so awesome. Congratulations on the new beautiful skin.
Can you please share your skincare routine during and after accutane?
Wauw! You’re so pretty
So happy for you ! Because accutane is really strong and not many people can handle it / not many people see results from it. Bless you and best wishes 🙏🏻🙏🏻
you’re so sweet! thank you 💛
Beautiful!!!💕
Worked for me for maybe a year or so after 12 years of painful cystic acne. recently it’s been roaring back hard for no reason and it kind of makes me wanna die. Lol
So amazing. Happy for you. Hope mine gets better asap too
Do we need prescription for Accutane?
amazing!!!
that is amazing!! you look great, how do you feel now versus then? i guess this has completely changed your life?
definitely! It has drastically improved my self confidence for sure
That's great! You look amazing!
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First time I went on it, I was 28. Hubby had vasectomy. Had to have pg test every month, other blood work before next refill. 2nd time I wanted Accutane, they wanted me to get a birth control implant. I decided not to. It's best to have a doc that is strict about this. My daughter got on it as a teen, and I felt her doctor didn't bloodwork enough.
amaazing!!!
So happy for you! 💗
Wow! Great result.
That was so nice!
Witch hazel works wonders for me
This is insane. Did you have any side effects??
Definitely! My hair was significantly less oily, but the rest of my skin was also super dry (lips, arms, legs). At some point it was so bad you could see the skin peeling off. Any sun exposure would turn my face red so I constantly needed sunscreen. But the worst of the side effects went away after I stopped the medication!
Not too bad. Here it can cause psychological problems in some and issues with night vision.
WOW girl that's like a completely different face. How do you feel???
I feel good most of the time! Don't get me wrong, I still get acne, but it's a lot better. My skin isn't the smoothest but because I know where I was before, I can only be grateful. :)
has your skin been clear since getting off accutane or did the acne return when you were of the medication? Great results btw, your skin looks great!
Thank you 💛 I definitely still get acne! but it's just here and there, nowhere near as bad as it was before. If you look at my skin closely, you'll also see that my skin isn't super smooth and is slightly red. But it's been 5 years since I started Accutane and for the most part my skin is okay I think! Here's a closeup of my skin from the other day: https://imgur.com/a/eiuxjYc
My friend, your skin looks very normal, and very nice. A little red is natural as well as texture!
If this isn’t a sign that I should hop on Accutane then I don’t know what is. Congrats on the progress!
I am a 25 year old guy. I dont have terrible acne. But I get it persistently and consistently. I dont want to even think about acne scar treatment till after ive cleared it all up. I have just been prescribed Acutane and am starting after blood works are all done. I am excited and ready to go through 6 months of pain to get rid of this issue for good. :D
How is it going for you? I see you are almost at your 4th month. Are things staying clear? I’m starting soon and am kinda scared..:/
Lips = Dry as the sahara (Mitigated by Aquaphor lip repair) Skin = Dry if not looked after (Cerave cleanser cream and Cerave moisturising sun cream help) Spots = Massive spike first month, got so bad with me 2 lymphnodes in neck / chin area swelled as my "body was convinced it was an infection" according to my derma. Healing = Massively effected, i did not fully understand this issue until after I had started (my fault really for not reading it). I had 2 operations I have to put on hold till it has been 6 months after I finish my treatment. Please keep this in mind before starting. It does not effect day to day though. Nose: Incredibly dry, also use aquaphor, but snot is so nastily dry it causes noses bleeds on occasion and is difficult to get out if I forget to put Aquaphor up there a few times a day. Common colds = hell due to this haha Speaking of... Illness = My immune system has been "shot" (not really, but comparitvely). A cold or 2 a month have been my expereince throughout ( though it was winter so results may vary haha). Best moment was recovering from a cold and immediatly getting covid afterwards haha Fatigue = I cant comment as I "cheat". I am prescribed ADHD meds (Ritalin) and hence my experience of fatigue is skewed as ADHD meds tend to perk you up simmilar to coffee. Regardless, I have felt no fatigue. The important bit? : I have not had a zit for 2 months... my hair has not been greasy for 3 months and overall I feel as if I am on the way out of this. I am confident, with my Derma's confidence, that I might actually finally be permanently acne free by the time I finish this course.
Wait, after taking acutane for 6 months, will your acne essentially be gone forever, or you have to stay on it for it not to come back, im talking about a couple pimples a month
But as a disclaimer it is / will be for me a rough six months. And the side effects are pretty gnarly... I've tried everything else though so screw it haha
As far as I'm aware from my derma, not only will it have like 80% chance of getting rid for pretty much good (apart from the odd pimple every adult gets) it'll actually have a chance of solving underlying problems like oily skin too. :o
wishing you all the best! here’s to clear skin 😁
You look amazing 💓 hope you feel even better
definitely changed my life! 😊
🙏👍
Lovely❤
Looking good my friend, glad to see your results!
thank ya!! 😄
this is the best before and after i have seen in a long time! it gives so much hope
thank you so much! 😊
Congratulations !! 💜
thanks so much! 💛
That's amazing! So happy for you!!!
thank you ☺️
Was prescribed accutane in March 2017 for 6 months total. First month I was taking 1 tablet a day (40mg), but the next 5 months I doubled the dosage to 80mg a day. For a 5’3, 110lb girl that is a pretty high dosage I would say…but it worked!
Hi, the results are amazing and i can only imagine how it makes you feel 😊. Just curious, when going through the treatment did you find your skin got worse before it cleared up? i have struggled with it for years but put off having the treatment in fear that i would make it worse
for me, it was a (mostly) uphill journey, but part of that reason was because my skin was already so bad to begin with. Provided that your dermatologist is on board, I would definitely recommend! Good luck if you do start 😊