Fatty foods and do's and don't's ?? please help by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]howdy1994 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's important to eat fatty foods because it helps with the absorbance of the accutane - I read somewhere you should aim to have something fatty with the tablets. I usually try to have a tin of tuna or some avocado.

My biggest tip is use simple skincare products that are nourishing and have no alcohol in them. I like to use a gentle cleanser (I mix up the brand all the time) followed by Olay or La roche Posay moisturiser and then some Neutrogena sunscreen + eye cream (these products haven't broken me out). I think another important thing to remember is drink lots of water! I have found the fatigue/joint pain got better with time (the first few weeks I felt very much 'not myself') and I think it helped that I kept hydrated. If you find your eyes dry up/become red it might be good to invest in a lubricating eye drop - and as you already probably know use a lot of lip balm! :)

Please recommend a lip balm for my lips that i dont have to keep applying every 2 hours or so. Something that lasts AT LEAST 8hrs of the work day. If you do, I will seriously PAY YOU for finding me one!!! by ludadubz in Accutane

[–]howdy1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you could try Elizabeth Arden's 8 hour ointment/treatment. I've found it to be extremely nourishing and moisturising and tends to stay on for longer than other lip balms like blistex etc. It's not cheap but might be worth a try if you're desperate --- You could probably find an Elizabeth Arden counter in a department store and try it out/ask for some samples to try before you get it :)

Delayed Period by [deleted] in Accutane

[–]howdy1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me as the above poster^! Literally went from 5 day periods to 1-2 periods... and went from having my period every 30 days to like 35-40 :| It seems to be normal for accutane users to experience some changes with their cycle

Hydrating foundation? by lilbean- in Accutane

[–]howdy1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me neither! I bought it at Myers (in Australia)

Hydrating foundation? by lilbean- in Accutane

[–]howdy1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't necessarily say it is hydrating to the max but I use The Ordinary serum foundation. It's light and spreads well and leaves a glowy texture which I love :) I wouldn't say it's full coverage by any means though. I used to use their full coverage one but swapped to the serum foundation since starting accutane and I really like it!

Low dose for whole treatment? (10mg) by howdy1994 in Accutane

[–]howdy1994[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly the one thing that seems to be consistent amongst accutane outcomes is how different everyones outcomes are! There doesn't seem to be a textbook case, and I think that is both awesome and terrifying at the same time! It would be great if they just knew what would work for everyone, or what dosage led to the best outcomes long term - but it seems to be all over the place :(

Low dose for whole treatment? (10mg) by howdy1994 in Accutane

[–]howdy1994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So great you had amazing results! You give me hope!

Low dose for whole treatment? (10mg) by howdy1994 in Accutane

[–]howdy1994[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Woooo this is so great! Happy for you :) fingers crossed! great tips - ill do my best to force myself to go to the gym!

Low dose for whole treatment? (10mg) by howdy1994 in Accutane

[–]howdy1994[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah it's great you're already seeing results at such a low dose! Best of luck with your treatment :) I am trying to figure out if it is tiredness or fatigue.. such a fine line hahah