2nd February 2003
no additional topicals are needed while on accutane. My dermatologist makes me use Cleocin LOTION, but it is moisturizing. i have to use it to prevent infections.
I'm at the end of my first month. the first 2 weeks i took 40 mg/ day, and the last two weeks i have been taking 60 mg/day
The initial breakout can be horrible, but mine wasn't bad at all. 1 in 4 get a noticeable breakout, so the odds are on your side.
I haven't seen any tremendous effects yet. Some people see them quickly, some don't see effects till the last month of treatment!!
right now, I wash my face with Eucerin Hydrating Cleanser and use a moisturizer called Elta Lite (avaliable at walgreens) or sometimes I use Purpose moisturizer. and Aquaphor for my lips. It's like vaseline. you'll need something for your lips, and start using it NOW before they get majorly chapped.
I'm at the end of my first month. the first 2 weeks i took 40 mg/ day, and the last two weeks i have been taking 60 mg/day
The initial breakout can be horrible, but mine wasn't bad at all. 1 in 4 get a noticeable breakout, so the odds are on your side.
I haven't seen any tremendous effects yet. Some people see them quickly, some don't see effects till the last month of treatment!!
right now, I wash my face with Eucerin Hydrating Cleanser and use a moisturizer called Elta Lite (avaliable at walgreens) or sometimes I use Purpose moisturizer. and Aquaphor for my lips. It's like vaseline. you'll need something for your lips, and start using it NOW before they get majorly chapped.