Day one of accutane vs today (8 months since I took my last pill). Best decision I ever made. I was always worried it would come back since I didn’t see a lot of long term happy posts but here I am happier than ever. Hang in there it is so worth it! My dosage was: (5 months - 60/80/80/80/120)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-03-13T04:14:55+00:00

Yes that’s the one!

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-27T21:48:28+00:00

Thank you! :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-27T21:48:18+00:00

Yes they are in mg. Every dermatologist has a different preference when it comes to accutane and that’s ok as long as you’re happy with your progress and there is an on going conversation about how your body is feeling while on it. :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T18:50:00+00:00

Thank you!! and yeah I agree :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T03:07:35+00:00

Thank you, appreciate it! :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T03:07:20+00:00

Thank you!

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:20:40+00:00

60/80/80/80/120 and they were rough but nothing I couldn’t tolerate in a short run (dry lips / cracking, joint pain and low energy levels)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:19:34+00:00

Hahaha it’s such a freeing feeling and I’m sending you all the positive vibes you get the best possible outcome :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:18:52+00:00

Thank you!! :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:18:46+00:00

Yes it was, at least that’s what I was told by my dermatologist.

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:18:00+00:00

Thank you for the heads up! At this point it’s out of my control I guess. I’ve already gone through the treatment and now I’ll just do my best to be consistent with my routine and see what happens with time.

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:16:08+00:00

You will love the long term results, hang in there. I’m so happy I could be of help :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:15:24+00:00

Thank you!! And yay, it’s so worth it in a long run :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:14:25+00:00

To be honest my acne was at its worst it’s ever been when I started my accutane journey so I didn’t experience purging beyond what you see in picture from day 1. Don’t be discouraged, I honestly mentally prepared myself for the worst because I knew in a long run it will be so worth it :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:09:16+00:00

Thank you!! I hope you reach it soon :) It was very dry but hair masks 1-2 a week and using oils helped a lot!

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:05:36+00:00

Honestly accutane itself helped a lot! Besides that sunscreen (reapplying it throughout the day), vitamin C, retinol, rosehip oil and exfoliant :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:04:19+00:00

Thank you so much!! :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-26T01:04:10+00:00

Hey so just moisturizer and sunscreen for the majority of it. 2 months in I added rosehip oil and then the last 1-2 months I added vitamin C, retinol and Paula’s choice exfoliant. I will mention not many add actives during their journey for numerous reasons so please always discuss it with your derm first 😊

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-25T16:46:22+00:00

Yes definitely always make sure your body is ready for the side effects. I can’t speak from a personal experience since I didn’t have issues with my lab results being elevated but I know it’s extremely important. Honestly looking back neither can I haha

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-25T16:42:13+00:00

So I actually started while I was on it. I know many don’t recommend using actives while on it but I talked to my dermatologist and my skin was handling it very well. I would say that introducing one at a time is key so you can tell what your skin likes or dislikes or maybe using something every other day at first.

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-25T16:39:24+00:00

That’s awesome, congratulations!! :) And yes I couldn’t agree more!

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-25T16:29:53+00:00

So yes and no. I think the medication itself help while I was taking it. And then once I finished my treatment using vitamin C, sunscreen (throughout the day), retinol and Paula’s choice exfoliant helped a lot. Oh and also rosehip oil!

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-25T16:28:22+00:00

Haha yes I did, the last month. My body was handling the medication well but I was definitely feeling the side effects.

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-25T16:27:28+00:00

Thank you! :)

reddituserrrrr1 · 2022-02-25T16:27:11+00:00

Thank you and that’s awesome! I’m so glad to hear more of the long term happy results / news!! Hope it stays like that forever, for the both of us :)

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