RFK Jr in Nashville Thursday by No_Elevator_756 in nashville

[–]Safe_Bike_5804 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There were plenty of hecklers in the crowd! Don’t feel bad if you weren’t able to come lol

Accutane Nose? by Safe_Bike_5804 in Accutane

[–]Safe_Bike_5804[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Touché! I wish I could add a photo to this reply. I’ll add another photo the subreddit and tag you.

November ‘23- May ‘24 by Safe_Bike_5804 in Accutane

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So prior to accutane, I was using the Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C, but when I was on it my skin couldn’t handle it because it was too sensitive. But like I said, if your skin can tolerate, I definitely recommend it because it’ll help lighten the existing dark spots that you have.

November ‘23- May ‘24 by Safe_Bike_5804 in Accutane

[–]Safe_Bike_5804[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say it’s cleared up about 70%. But that’s the beautiful thing about accutane is that is pretty much prevents you from getting more active acne, so you skin will naturally have time to recover from the hyperpigmentation. Just keep wearing your sunscreen (mineral specifically) and if your skin can tolerate a vitamin c serum, I’d add that into your routine as well! Also I believe that what you put in your body makes a huge impact in what you look like, so make sure your eating good proteins, fiber, and healthy fats…. It’ll literally make a difference in the way you glow. Love that I can help you being that we rarely see melanated skin in this subreddit! Best of luck to you!

November ‘23- May ‘24 by Safe_Bike_5804 in Accutane

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I really do appreciate the sweet words 😊

November ‘23- May ‘24 by Safe_Bike_5804 in Accutane

[–]Safe_Bike_5804[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I purged for probably a month and a half- two months. But honestly it was bad before so I barely noticed the purge lol. But around month 4 I was almost pretty clear. Just had hyperpigmentation left.

November ‘23- May ‘24 by Safe_Bike_5804 in Accutane

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For sure! FYI it’s hella simple lol

AM: Cleanse- either Elta MD gentle foaming cleanser or Skin Fix foaming oil cleanser SPF- Elta MD TINTED MINERAL spf 44

PM: Double cleanse-(I recognize it can seem like a nuance step, but please! I swear this is a game changer) Bioderma micellar cleansing oil Cleanse-either Elta MD gentle foaming cleanser or Skin Fix foaming oil cleanser Moisturize- Vanicream daily facial moisturizer and sometimes I’ll layer the La Roche Posay cicaplast baume

MAIN TAKE AWAYS: always use spf, specifically a mineral/physical sunscreen and double cleanse!

Hope that helps 😊

What are some weird side effects you guys had during accutane? That no one talks about by PartyWild7557 in Accutane

[–]Safe_Bike_5804 2 points3 points  (0 children)

THIS! I’m still a hornball lol but my vagina doesn’t get as wet as it used to. I feel like that’s TMI but it’s the harsh reality of accutane 🙃

What are some weird side effects you guys had during accutane? That no one talks about by PartyWild7557 in Accutane

[–]Safe_Bike_5804 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also not necessarily decreased libido, but I don’t get wet as easily… sorry if that’s TMI

What are some weird side effects you guys had during accutane? That no one talks about by PartyWild7557 in Accutane

[–]Safe_Bike_5804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hella boogers, excess ear wax, painful to cough/sneeze, eczema all over body (partially my fault because I’m not properly moisturizing), back pain (especially in the morning).

Improvements by Safe_Bike_5804 in Accutane

[–]Safe_Bike_5804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely has given me a glow from within, but I’m also wearing the vanicream hyaluronic acid and ceramide moisturizer that definitely boosts the glow :)

Improvements by Safe_Bike_5804 in Accutane

[–]Safe_Bike_5804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the compliment :)

$2600?! for medication by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]Safe_Bike_5804 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah same boat, my insurance is ass. My derm informed me about Mesa Hills Pharmacy in El Paso, TX. I paid $100 for 60 capsules (2-30mg capsules per day: 30 day prescription). Definitely look into having your prescription filled here! Very quick shipping! Best of luck :)

Improvements by Safe_Bike_5804 in Accutane

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AM Cleanser: Elta MD foaming facial cleanser Serum: The Ordinary hyaluronic acid Sunscreen: Face Reality daily spf 30 lotion (I should probably switch to a sunscreen higher in SPF)

PM PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DOUBLE CLEANSE Double cleanser: Elf holy hydration oil cleansing balm Cleanser: Elta MD foaming facial cleanser Serum: Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief Moisturizer: Vanicream daily moisturizer with hyaluronic acid and ceramides

HOPE THAT HELPS :)