My accutane Journal

[lolitazz]

Day 1

Last night I took my first pill. I was so excited the derm prescribed this pill that I couldn't wait. I went to the derms office as soon as I could to pick up the description and picked up the medication same day and took it.

I have a lot of faith in this medication and I hope I will not be dissapointed. I hope I'm not part of the small percentage that accutane does not improve their acne. I know it's not gonna be overnight and that is why I opened this journal. I know it can take months or even the acne can be improved but not cured, but to be honest, that will be enough for me.

I have read online about the side effects and the only one that concerns me a little is hair loss (it's never been a problem for me before, I have a lot of hair) but hopefully it is not a very common side effect or the hair will grow up (or I'll wear a wig). I'm willing to take any side effect because even thought I have suffered from acne for 15 years, it has never been as awful as now. I don't even want to leave my house anymore. When I think about the scars I will get (I already have enough) I get very deppressed.

If anybody wants to comment on this post, they are more than welcomed but please DO NOT POST ANYTHING AGAINST ACCUTANE because I'm not gonna listen. I am willing to go to extremes to get rid of this acne.

Let's see what the future holds...

[hybridelements]

HI! i've just started it 2 days ago! i'm just like u,willing to do anything to get rid of acne.. i'm facing the same torture too,scared to even leave my house or look at anyone in the eye..

argh..i think my eyes are starting to get dry.. have u prepare for the side effects? like getting the lip balm and eye drops?

keep updating this journal =)

[realsad]

welcome, i am a 24 yo female in accutane month 3! auqaphor is great for your chapped lips. also, i take biotin daily to help with the hairloss issue, mine was falling out a little, not anything near going bald though, but enough to notice a wad of hair in the shower and i think the biotin has helped accutane is working well for me so far! and i didn't have an initial breakout i wish you two the very best!!!! keep us updated

[lolitazz]

Day 5

So far I have no side effects but I guess it's too early (still day 5). My derm put me on 40 grams (maybe it's too low or I just need more time to feel the side effects)

My lips are not dryer than usual but I have been using the aquaphor almost since day 1 (I've been forewarn) The acne I feel it's pretty much the same.


I'm really glad to hear from other Accutane users. I hope we all get great results in the end.

REALSAD: I'm glad you did not get an initial breakout (I hope the same happens to Me ). I will reasearch on the Biotin. Thanks for the tip.

Hybridelements: I hope to hear from you too, since we almost started the same day.

[california1]

hey, goodluck with your accutane journey. ive completed 1 month so far. i also have a journal, check it out!