1st March 2003
I wanted to document my progress on accutane daily but I haven't had the time so I will try to update it weekly. Anyway I am so pleased with acctuane that I wanted to share my progress so far...
Background info...
-fairly clear skin until 23 (I'm 24/female)
-developed cystic acne - booooo [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown.gif[/img]
What I've tried:
-orthotri & estro step - worsened acne
-detox body flush - cleaned the inside out but no effect on skin
-cleansing herbs - rip off
-quit smoking and drinking alcohol - no effect
-changed diet - no effect
-tetracyclin - worsened acne
-minocyclin - no effect
-retin A - slight improvement after 6 weeks
-differin- >GAG< AWFUL - looked like I stuck my face in acid
-benzol peroxide - slightly effective
-cleocin - no effect
-proactive - >cringe< turned my face into a battlefield
-B5 - significant improvement [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]
week 1 - dry lips, no improvement in skin
week 2 - DRY lips, slight improvement
week 3 - DRY DRY lips, yikes -> bad breakout
week 4 - oooo skin so smooth, only few small pimples *lots of compliments on skin (Annie smiles [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]
week 5 - Lips are bleeding and ready to fall off, one bloody nose, a few random zits, skin feels softer scars are fading [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]
week 6 - twin cysts on left cheek (almost healed now) few small pimples, overall skin is not looking bad at all. WOO HOO!
-no nasty side effects yet
-wash with purpose cleanser
-moisturize with jojoba oil
-take vitamin E
-consume drastic amounts of water
-use jane iredale makeup
-LOTS of chapstick
My skin has improved DRAMATICALLY since I started acctuane. I was at a point where I hardly left my apartment. I cried all the time and I made up excuses to get out of hanging out with my friends b/c I was too embarrassed about my face. I slept as much as I could, hoping one day I would wake up without 5 new pimples. I was truly miserable. I've just recently started going out again and it feels so good! I'll update when I can.......
[This message has been edited by Annie* (edited 03-01-2003).]
Background info...
-fairly clear skin until 23 (I'm 24/female)
-developed cystic acne - booooo [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown.gif[/img]
What I've tried:
-orthotri & estro step - worsened acne
-detox body flush - cleaned the inside out but no effect on skin
-cleansing herbs - rip off
-quit smoking and drinking alcohol - no effect
-changed diet - no effect
-tetracyclin - worsened acne
-minocyclin - no effect
-retin A - slight improvement after 6 weeks
-differin- >GAG< AWFUL - looked like I stuck my face in acid
-benzol peroxide - slightly effective
-cleocin - no effect
-proactive - >cringe< turned my face into a battlefield
-B5 - significant improvement [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]
week 1 - dry lips, no improvement in skin
week 2 - DRY lips, slight improvement
week 3 - DRY DRY lips, yikes -> bad breakout
week 4 - oooo skin so smooth, only few small pimples *lots of compliments on skin (Annie smiles [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]
week 5 - Lips are bleeding and ready to fall off, one bloody nose, a few random zits, skin feels softer scars are fading [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]
week 6 - twin cysts on left cheek (almost healed now) few small pimples, overall skin is not looking bad at all. WOO HOO!
-no nasty side effects yet
-wash with purpose cleanser
-moisturize with jojoba oil
-take vitamin E
-consume drastic amounts of water
-use jane iredale makeup
-LOTS of chapstick
My skin has improved DRAMATICALLY since I started acctuane. I was at a point where I hardly left my apartment. I cried all the time and I made up excuses to get out of hanging out with my friends b/c I was too embarrassed about my face. I slept as much as I could, hoping one day I would wake up without 5 new pimples. I was truly miserable. I've just recently started going out again and it feels so good! I'll update when I can.......
[This message has been edited by Annie* (edited 03-01-2003).]