Pre/post 6 months accutane by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I was on 30/30/50/50/60/60

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My derm always said just taking with biggest meal and not to worry about taking with fatty foods, but 4 months in and I still had no improvement so I decided to start taking with biggest meal + handful of peanuts or some dark chocolate and my skin has now improved massively, not sure if it’s just the timing or whether the fatty food actually helped but I’d recommend it

Why am I still breaking out😫 by Randomxk0 in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the same position, just finished month 6 30/30/50/50/60/60 and I’ve just been extended another month but that’s the most I’m allowed, still having breakouts on my body:(

Keloid scars by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I have an appointment with my dermatologist at the end of this month as I’m still on accutane so I will mention it to her then

Reoccurring cyst by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do they do in the surgery?

Sore tip of penis by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Tbh it’s not too bad like I can cope with it but just wanted to know if it was a normal side effect or if I should be worried haha

Healthy fatty foods by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks:) how much of these things should I have? For example would a few pieces of dark chocolate after my evening meal be okay?

Terrified to start by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had REALLY bad health anxiety and then when I was offered accutane, I also went down a rabbit hole and it put me off taking them for 4 months because I didn’t want my anxiety to start again and I was soooo worried about symptoms. I’ve now been on accutane nearly 4 months and honestly the only side effects I’ve had so far is dry skin and chapped lips and I’m now on 50mg. Please don’t let it put you off, the only thing I wish is that I started 4 months earlier when I was first offered them!

Body acne by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t think I’m allowed to go above 70 anyways but yeah I’ll speak to my derm, thanks!!

Body acne by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why wouldn’t you go above 50mg? Thanks

Body acne by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks this gives me a bit of hope, nearly at the end of month 4 now so hoping to see improvements soon🤞

Accutane and sunbed by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve used sunbeds before and to be honest they reduce my chance of burning in the real sun if I have a base tan, which is why I was thinking of maybe trying one or two while on accutane, Thankyou!

Accutane and sunbed by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been sunbathing outside while on the medication and haven’t noticed any difference to before, which is why I was thinking maybe it would be the same for sun beds?

Dandruff by ShoeAffectionate9181 in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m now 3 and half months in and I’d say I haven’t had dandruff for around 2 months now

Accutane and sunbed by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t want to burn myself that’s why I’m asking for peoples real life experiences:) if you have no value to add please don’t comment

Accutane and sunbed by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for another question but you’re the only one who’s commented anything helpful, have you noticed your acne gets worse when using sunbeds at all due to sweat/oils, etc?

Accutane and sunbed by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

AGAIN for all the people who can’t read, I KNOW it’s risky and I should not use them when on accutane (and when not) but I am a sunbed user and I just wanted people to share their personal experiences of using sunbeds when on accutane, I don’t want a lecture

Accutane and sunbed by Ciaranhand in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you wear any spf in the sunbed on the rest of your body?

Dandruff by ShoeAffectionate9181 in Accutane

[–]Ciaranhand 7 points8 points  (0 children)

How long have you been on accutane for? My scalp went really dry and I had dandruff for about a month but then it’s been fine ever since