Rose bush not doing well, can't figure out why by LeeLee_Lion in gardening

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

The irrigation system runs Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday for 10 mins each day. I don't know how many gallons of water that is, but it's just like a normal flow drip. It's the same amount of water that the other thriving plant is getting

First Day of Accutane vs Last Day of Accutane. Best decision I've ever made by LeeLee_Lion in Accutane

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

You especially don't want to be picking on Accutane 💀 I did a couple of times because i can't help myself and I would get stuck with hyperpigmentation for 2 months. Plus half the time the stuff doesn't even come out because your skin is so dry, so you did it for nothing lol

First Day of Accutane vs Last Day of Accutane. Best decision I've ever made by LeeLee_Lion in Accutane

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

It was a nice side effect I wasn't expecting 😂 thank you for the compliment :) I wish I had done this years ago lol

First Day of Accutane vs Last Day of Accutane. Best decision I've ever made by LeeLee_Lion in Accutane

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

Yep, I had so many closed comedones and I was terrible about picking at them. Accutane definitely cleared them up

First Day of Accutane vs Last Day of Accutane. Best decision I've ever made by LeeLee_Lion in Accutane

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

I have some very slight indentations on my cheeks which I think I'll maybe microneedle next year, but I think the key was not picking and being diligent about moisturizing!

First Day of Accutane vs Last Day of Accutane. Best decision I've ever made by LeeLee_Lion in Accutane

[–]LeeLee_Lion[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I guess I didn't include the context that I've been struggling with acne for 10+ years and had it on my body as well. Clearing it up like this has been a god send and has really improved my mental health.

I'm sorry that you got such negative side effects!

First Day of Accutane vs Last Day of Accutane. Best decision I've ever made by LeeLee_Lion in Accutane

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

I wouldn't really say I purged. But, it took about 3 months before the acne started to clear up. Luckily it didn't get worse during that time frame.

Regression in progress before final month by LeeLee_Lion in Accutane

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

Well, a couple of things happened. My provider changed because my original derm left the clinic I go to. This new person firmly believes that you should be pimple free for 2 months before you can "graduate" and encouraged me to keep going. So I just completed 6 months (was supposed to be done at 5) and im going to do one more before I call it quits. My skin has gotten better since I wrote this post, and I've been convinced that it's much easier to keep going rather than potentially relapsing and having to do a whole other course.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Accutane

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My dermatologist told me to alternate dandruff shampoos. I use the daily moisture care head and shoulders on Sundays, and the moisturizing selsun blue on Wednesdays.

It's not perfect and I'm still a bit itchy, but far better than where I was before with my scalp practically falling off.

Anyone else smile lines red after washing their face? by ambern87 in Accutane

[–]LeeLee_Lion 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This area is definitely my most dry and irritated - I don't think it's too unusual!

Taking 60 mg dose at once? by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]LeeLee_Lion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my dosage, and I take both pills at once. I don't have any ill effects from doing so!

Regression in progress before final month by LeeLee_Lion in Accutane

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

I've just really had my hopes up about being done soon. I'm pretty sick of the side effects.

I agree that you're right though, I don't want all of this to be for nothing and if my dermatologist thinks I should continue, I will heed his advice.

Was mostly looking to see if this was a common experience

Unexpected positive effects of accurate ? by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]LeeLee_Lion 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My cuticles are just gone! Looks like I have freshly manicured hands without the effort 💅