#accutaneupdate

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My skin is doing really well despite being off of accutane for the past 1 or 2 months! Have been going out to school and other places without makeup and it's a bit scary but refreshing. The only thing that bothers me is that my hair is back to it's oily ways. I have an appointment in two weeks so yay.

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Just a quick update. Can't get back on accutane until April. So basically I'll be off accutane for 2 months in total. That's if I decide to get back on it, I'm tired of all the insurance and health problems. My skin is still doing great but my hair has become an oily mess just after a month off. No bumps at all but I really hope I don't relapse!! I was only on accutane for two months.

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I'm technically supposed to be on month three but due to insurance/health problems I had to take a break off accutane for a few weeks. I still have accutane in my system since I'm taking what's left of my pills every other few days. Call this update what you may but my skin is looking SO much better :)

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End of week 3! No more painful pustules have popped up. Normal tiny pimples have come up though. Old pustules are healing very VERY slowly, blackheads are very noticeable, and hyperpigmentation is oh very present. My cheek in the second photo has been such a trouble spot even before I started. I'm not surprised my forehead is breaking out more than usual, I've always had a bunch of tiny whiteheads there before I started.

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2 week doctor update

So I went to the doctor this morning for my two week update. I saw the physician’s assistant rather than my regular doctor. 

He told me that my face looks good, and was surprised that I didn’t have any breakouts….I disagree with that. (Although, I admit it’s getting better. Slowly but surely.) It’s also an odd observation given the fact that he’s never seen me before. :- /  I took a few pictures of my face when I got to work, but I deleted them because I don’t see any difference in today versus the last time I posted pictures.  

He also asked me if I’ve had any headaches, which I guess is a pretty common side effect after all. 

The only BIG symptom that I’ve really had is being tired. But THAT could have something to do with not getting enough fruits and veggies. Something that I’m trying to work on. 

Maybe, I’ll post pictures this weekend after I wash my face. That way all of the dirt and grim from the day is gone and it’s fresh and clean. 

Oh, and I’m on 80mg everyday now. And the PA said that they’ll keep me on for 5 months maybe 6 months if I’m still seeing pimples. I was expecting 6 months straight off the bat. I just really want clear skin. I’ve dealt with this stuff for far too long. :(

Question: How long did it take for the people you see everyday (friends, classmates, coworkers etc) to notice a difference in your skin? 

[sonya-on-accutane]

Hello!!

How is everyone today?

This isn’t an update just a quick hello. My skin felt more dry than usual earlier in the week (see Day 11 post) and now it feels like it did before the Accutane.

Have any of you experienced problems with consternation or focusing? Maybe I was just having an off day…..other than that no big changes or side effects.

Plus, it seems like in get tired so easily now. Right when I come home from work I’m ready to go to bed.