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26 Years Old Starting Isotretinoin (Accutane ) - Tallahassee, FL
UPDATED FROM AmberZly
4 years post
Year post accutane course still have mostly clear skin!
WORTH IT$250
I had really smooth skin for a couple of years after taking Accutane. I get an occasional blemish but nothing like before. On a side note I did develop Keratosis pilaris for about a year after using Accutane. But it cleared up after about a year.
UPDATED FROM AmberZly
5 months post
Accutane is great
So I finished my accutane treatment I have one more lab work to do post treatment. I made it. No major problems problems. My skin on my face does turn red briefly after I wash it, but it does subside. My skin is softer and so smooth with the exception of some really old acne scars. I didn't really have any new scarring after the treatment. Even though some looked as if they were gonna scar and stayed red even after healing. Another strange thing I notice when I started is my skin is so much more sensitive to clothing, cuts and scraps very easily and it hurt more than normal. But not too bad it was definitely worth all the doctor's visits, monthly blood work and tests. I am so happy to finally know what it's like to have clear skin. It is such a blessing.
Replies (5)
July 20, 2016
So happy for you!! Your skin looks beautiful! Congrats!!!
November 22, 2019
Great results, it is normal for skin to change after Roa, I had three rounds total in my life.
At 21, at 33 and one more at 35.
They could come back at some point, just be ready to get one more round.
And acne scarring can be reduced after 6 months of finishing Roaccutane. Chemical peel, ipl, omnilux. Just look for a good provider.
At 21, at 33 and one more at 35.
They could come back at some point, just be ready to get one more round.
And acne scarring can be reduced after 6 months of finishing Roaccutane. Chemical peel, ipl, omnilux. Just look for a good provider.
November 23, 2019
Yes my dermatologist mention chemical peel. But haven’t been brave enough to do it or laser.
UPDATED FROM AmberZly
3 months post
On my 4th month now
My skin is still improving I love this medicine. My doctor even said this time that she saw improvement. My doctor increased the dosage last month to 60mg and to 80mg this month. I just got the prescription refill. Still dryness and I feel dehydrated often and have to drink a lot of water. The vast majority of the bumps under the skin are gone. I missed a dose this past weekend and ended up with a couple of bumps, But they heal pretty fast.
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June 4, 2015
Also the side effects haven't been to bad now for me.
August 12, 2015
Thank you! Yes I only had an issues with Yeast for like the first month and a half. But my body is super sensitive I am prone to Yeast infections. I always have to go to the doctor to get an Rx to get rid of it. If you never really get them you'll probably be fine. Now I did feel more apt to snap if something made me mad. I would do it all over again and I recommend it. Good luck. I hope you get good results
August 12, 2015
Thank you! I'm only 10 days into my treatment, but it's going well so far. I'm glad that the yeast infection was only a problem initially. Thus far I've been okay, but I haven't really felt the drying effects just yet, so we'll see what happens. I'm so glad the medication worked for you! Your skin looks awesome :)
June 5, 2015
Looking fantastic! Such an improvement! :) How many months will you be on the medication? Have the yeast infections subsided? Sorry to ask such a personal question, but I read that it was an issue for you when you initially started a few months ago. It's one of my concerns.
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I will add a caveat. After I went off the Accutane and had perfect skin with no breakouts for two years, I decided to do laser resurfacing. Unfortunately, the acne came back after that - I hasten to add, not as bad, but still ...
I would advise getting the Accutane before you get any bad scarring.