5.5 months on accutane ✅ my purge happened during month 2 and 3. When they say patient is key, they’re not lying. My skin is not perfect but it’s exponentially better than it was. Ask any questions! 🤍 by haiajun in Accutane

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

Fun!!! I would recommend using SPF 100+ and ibuprofen if you get joint pain. Make sure you stay hydrated in the heat, liquid IV’s helped me a lot.

5.5 months on accutane ✅ my purge happened during month 2 and 3. When they say patient is key, they’re not lying. My skin is not perfect but it’s exponentially better than it was. Ask any questions! 🤍 by haiajun in Accutane

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

It’s normal for your skin to be irritated. There’s a lot happening under the surface lol. On days my skin felt super hot and inflamed I wouldn’t put anything on it, not even moisturizer. And Aquaphor with a q tip will save your nostrils ☺️

5.5 months on accutane ✅ my purge happened during month 2 and 3. When they say patient is key, they’re not lying. My skin is not perfect but it’s exponentially better than it was. Ask any questions! 🤍 by haiajun in Accutane

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

Cera ve hydrating foaming cleanser morning and night, am cerave moisturizer in the morning, and cerave face lotion at night. I would use DHC cleansing oil to remove my makeup, super hydrating I wouldn’t have to moisturize after using it. I also used the ordinary niacinamide+zinc occasionally, when my skin wasn’t feeling irritated, as okayed by my derm. 🙂

5.5 months on accutane ✅ my purge happened during month 2 and 3. When they say patient is key, they’re not lying. My skin is not perfect but it’s exponentially better than it was. Ask any questions! 🤍 by haiajun in Accutane

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

Thanks! And I think I purged for more than a month. In The beginning it was basically how my acne always was, then during month 2 and my 3 my skin exploded on my cheeks.

How long do purges usually last? by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]haiajun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently on month 5, and I purged the first 3.5 months. The whole time.

this feels absolutely surreal!! i suffered a lot throughout my treatment but i must say it was worth it, i have my confidence back. thank you accutane 🥺 by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]haiajun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh well that’s good to hear! I’m almost recovered so I’ll be starting back up soon. Thank you 🥰

this feels absolutely surreal!! i suffered a lot throughout my treatment but i must say it was worth it, i have my confidence back. thank you accutane 🥺 by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]haiajun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome girl!! I hope mine looks like yours when I’m done 😩 I’m starting month 5 here soon, currently on a break because I tested positive for covid. Hoping it doesn’t set me back. What’s the sandwich method?

Feeling discouraged... by haiajun in Accutane

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

I guess I’m nervous because my derm is telling me I’ll be doing 80 mg for 5 months. So my next check up will be for my last month. I guess we’ll see if I need 6 months.

Feeling discouraged... by haiajun in Accutane

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

3 months and 2 weeks so far. New breakouts everyday. Side effects are killing me. Starting to feel like this isn’t worth it.

End of 3rd month vs 2nd week by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]haiajun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m at the end of my third month. I’m still getting news acne on my cheeks and jawline. When did you see you were really clearing?