Comments on: Abi’s Roaccutane diary – Background http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/abi/2007/06/26/abis_roaccutane_diary/ Just another Reclaim Your Skin weblog Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:47:14 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: shona90 http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/abi/2007/06/26/abis_roaccutane_diary/comment-page-4/#comment-1041 shona90 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:53:27 +0000 http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/background/2007/06/26/#comment-1041 Yeah I thought so too. I was really exited about going, but after hearing all that I felt very deflated. I'm definately not going to do it. I went back to my doctor last week, and I now have an appointment to see the dermatologist. Its not until May 27th, so I've got a while to wait, but I'm okay with that. I'm just a bit sad that I'm probably going to be on Roaccutane all summer, as I didn't get on too well with the sun last time I was on it =/ xxx Yeah I thought so too. I was really exited about going, but after hearing all that I felt very deflated. I’m definately not going to do it.
I went back to my doctor last week, and I now have an appointment to see the dermatologist. Its not until May 27th, so I’ve got a while to wait, but I’m okay with that. I’m just a bit sad that I’m probably going to be on Roaccutane all summer, as I didn’t get on too well with the sun last time I was on it =/
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]]> By: abi http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/abi/2007/06/26/abis_roaccutane_diary/comment-page-4/#comment-1036 abi Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:51:03 +0000 http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/background/2007/06/26/#comment-1036 Hiya Shona, Very very wise decision to avoid the n-lite!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They also tried to sell me loads of very expensive products. I think the private clinics prey on people who are desperate for help and are willing to spend any amount of money. It's bloody scandalous!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxx Hiya Shona,

Very very wise decision to avoid the n-lite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They also tried to sell me loads of very expensive products. I think the private clinics prey on people who are desperate for help and are willing to spend any amount of money. It’s bloody scandalous!!!!

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]]> By: Shona http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/abi/2007/06/26/abis_roaccutane_diary/comment-page-4/#comment-1035 Shona Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:36:18 +0000 http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/background/2007/06/26/#comment-1035 Heya everyone. I went through exactly the same thing as Abi, starting with the acne at about 11. When I was 15 I went to my doctor and we spent a year trying antibiotics which didn't help at all. I also used a gel called Duac gel which didn't work either. So I was referred to a dermatologist at the hospital and I had a 5 month course of Roaccutane. I can't remember the dosage because it was over 3 years ago. I worked brilliantly and I was so happy. I did get really dry lips and skin but as long as i moisturised daily and kept vaseline/carmex on hand at all times I was okay. I did get a bit moody and my skin is still more sensitive to sunlight. After about 6 months I started getting spots again, and they have gradually gotten worse. Around a year ago I went back to my doctor and I have been on antibiotics for another year, and my skin has only gotten worse. I read about the n-lite laser treatment and saw the same interview on GMTV with the girl who it helped, so I went to The Private Clinic in Birmingham for a consultation two days ago. I was really exited. However after hearing that after spending £700 on three treatments (which I was willing to do with the money I've saved from my weekend job) I would probably need to go back every three months for top up treatments at £250 each, my exitement went away. I was told that 'we don't sell it as a cure, just a way of keeping acne under control'. I was also excouraged to but a set of cream which cost £40 and a foundation which helps the skin 'breathe', which costs £49.50. I think they just want to make as much money out of you as possible. I am going to back to the doctors hopefully tomorrow to try and persuade him to refer me back to the hospital for Roaccutane. I am so unhappy and I have virtually no self-confidence. I'm willing to try anything!! Heya everyone.
I went through exactly the same thing as Abi, starting with the acne at about 11. When I was 15 I went to my doctor and we spent a year trying antibiotics which didn’t help at all. I also used a gel called Duac gel which didn’t work either. So I was referred to a dermatologist at the hospital and I had a 5 month course of Roaccutane. I can’t remember the dosage because it was over 3 years ago. I worked brilliantly and I was so happy. I did get really dry lips and skin but as long as i moisturised daily and kept vaseline/carmex on hand at all times I was okay. I did get a bit moody and my skin is still more sensitive to sunlight.
After about 6 months I started getting spots again, and they have gradually gotten worse. Around a year ago I went back to my doctor and I have been on antibiotics for another year, and my skin has only gotten worse.
I read about the n-lite laser treatment and saw the same interview on GMTV with the girl who it helped, so I went to The Private Clinic in Birmingham for a consultation two days ago. I was really exited. However after hearing that after spending £700 on three treatments (which I was willing to do with the money I’ve saved from my weekend job) I would probably need to go back every three months for top up treatments at £250 each, my exitement went away. I was told that ‘we don’t sell it as a cure, just a way of keeping acne under control’. I was also excouraged to but a set of cream which cost £40 and a foundation which helps the skin ‘breathe’, which costs £49.50. I think they just want to make as much money out of you as possible.
I am going to back to the doctors hopefully tomorrow to try and persuade him to refer me back to the hospital for Roaccutane. I am so unhappy and I have virtually no self-confidence. I’m willing to try anything!!

]]> By: Al http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/abi/2007/06/26/abis_roaccutane_diary/comment-page-4/#comment-1020 Al Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:16:16 +0000 http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/background/2007/06/26/#comment-1020 Hi Abi, I started on roaccutane about 3 weeks ago on 40mg and im feeling the side effects! My skin was basically clear when starting on the drug but I knew how bad it would get during the summer. I have heard only bad comments on here about the drug and was wondering if it really does work, and will totally stop my acne? x Hi Abi,
I started on roaccutane about 3 weeks ago on 40mg and im feeling the side effects! My skin was basically clear when starting on the drug but I knew how bad it would get during the summer. I have heard only bad comments on here about the drug and was wondering if it really does work, and will totally stop my acne? x

]]> By: Hannah http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/abi/2007/06/26/abis_roaccutane_diary/comment-page-4/#comment-899 Hannah Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:15:28 +0000 http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/background/2007/06/26/#comment-899 I'm 30 and have been off and on antibiotics for 3 and half years, tetracyline, lymacycline differin gel, acnisal, to name a few, my skin stay clear for a couple of months then after 4/6months from coming of antibiotics the lumps and spots re-appear, I visited a dermatologist and they aid I should try Roaccutane but after reading about the side effects and discussing with my partner I decided to just go on antibiotics again, I'm fed up of having to be permenatly relying on tablets, its a life of hell, I want something that will work, not just whilst i'm on it or for the two months after coming off whilst it is still in my system, It does get you down, I have a baby girl and have no pictures of her and I because of the unsightly look of my skin, I am going to speak to my doctor to be reffered again but wanted to know, Do the spots re-appear after being off the Roaccutane after 6 months, will it be a long cycle of being on it and off it like the antibiotics??? Please let me know your stories of when your off the tablets and if you have had to go back on them Thanks x x I’m 30 and have been off and on antibiotics for 3 and half years, tetracyline, lymacycline differin gel, acnisal, to name a few, my skin stay clear for a couple of months then after 4/6months from coming of antibiotics the lumps and spots re-appear, I visited a dermatologist and they aid I should try Roaccutane but after reading about the side effects and discussing with my partner I decided to just go on antibiotics again, I’m fed up of having to be permenatly relying on tablets, its a life of hell, I want something that will work, not just whilst i’m on it or for the two months after coming off whilst it is still in my system, It does get you down, I have a baby girl and have no pictures of her and I because of the unsightly look of my skin, I am going to speak to my doctor to be reffered again but wanted to know, Do the spots re-appear after being off the Roaccutane after 6 months, will it be a long cycle of being on it and off it like the antibiotics??? Please let me know your stories of when your off the tablets and if you have had to go back on them Thanks x x

]]> By: Bethany http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/abi/2007/06/26/abis_roaccutane_diary/comment-page-4/#comment-800 Bethany Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:26:51 +0000 http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/background/2007/06/26/#comment-800 hi im bethany im 15 yrs old and i have had acne from around 5 well i was getting the first of my eruptions around then and i was covered by 7 i have endured being tormented at school and would give anything to get rid of this awful skin my mum has a tendancy to zit me normal sessions last around 2 hours ( of pure agony ) and that obviosly hurts physically and mentally i have tried everything from pils to creams to gels you name it i have bought it so i was watching embarrising illnesses on youtube when acne appeared and roaccutane was mention and i thought i would do a little research i would like to try this so im going to visit my gp about a referral to a dermatologist considering he was up to sending me to one to have hormone treatment for it. lol xx gd luck to all with this wretched skin issue xx hi im bethany im 15 yrs old and i have had acne from around 5 well i was getting the first of my eruptions around then and i was covered by 7 i have endured being tormented at school and would give anything to get rid of this awful skin my mum has a tendancy to zit me normal sessions last around 2 hours ( of pure agony ) and that obviosly hurts physically and mentally i have tried everything from pils to creams to gels you name it i have bought it so i was watching embarrising illnesses on youtube when acne appeared and roaccutane was mention and i thought i would do a little research i would like to try this so im going to visit my gp about a referral to a dermatologist considering he was up to sending me to one to have hormone treatment for it. lol xx gd luck to all with this wretched skin issue xx

]]> By: Rachel http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/abi/2007/06/26/abis_roaccutane_diary/comment-page-4/#comment-795 Rachel Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:37:54 +0000 http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/background/2007/06/26/#comment-795 hey, ive had bad skin since i was in year 5/6 and ive just started taking Roaccutane ive been taking it for about 12 days. my lips are really dry and im on a 35mg dose.. ive tryed all the antibiotics and dionntte over a year and nothing working so im hoping this will clear it up.. lots of people have said that they have had it come back i really hope that does not happen!!! i have still been getting a few break outs around my chin but im hoping this is just because i have only been on it for 12 days lol. hope your skin has and does stay clear tho abi x hey,
ive had bad skin since i was in year 5/6 and ive just started taking Roaccutane ive been taking it for about 12 days. my lips are really dry and im on a 35mg dose.. ive tryed all the antibiotics and dionntte over a year and nothing working so im hoping this will clear it up.. lots of people have said that they have had it come back i really hope that does not happen!!! i have still been getting a few break outs around my chin but im hoping this is just because i have only been on it for 12 days lol.
hope your skin has and does stay clear tho abi x

]]> By: flan http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/abi/2007/06/26/abis_roaccutane_diary/comment-page-4/#comment-776 flan Fri, 15 May 2009 22:11:06 +0000 http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/background/2007/06/26/#comment-776 Hi tiffany, You are completely right, going to your GP and then asking for a referal to a dermatologist is the best route. Be prepared for possibly painful and "unsightly" side effects, however as you can see lots of people have had positive results after around 6months. I'm starting my 5th month now, and it has been up and down, but worth it i think. Good luck! If you are on private health care your parents should have cover to pay for the trip to the dermatologist and the drug, if not you may have a longer wait for a non private dermatologist and pay for the drug. Seeing as you feel so down and it sounjds like more developped acne, I'm sure your parents will help you :) xxxxx Hi tiffany,

You are completely right, going to your GP and then asking for a referal to a dermatologist is the best route. Be prepared for possibly painful and “unsightly” side effects, however as you can see lots of people have had positive results after around 6months. I’m starting my 5th month now, and it has been up and down, but worth it i think.
Good luck! If you are on private health care your parents should have cover to pay for the trip to the dermatologist and the drug, if not you may have a longer wait for a non private dermatologist and pay for the drug. Seeing as you feel so down and it sounjds like more developped acne, I’m sure your parents will help you :)

xxxxx

]]> By: Tiffany http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/abi/2007/06/26/abis_roaccutane_diary/comment-page-4/#comment-775 Tiffany Fri, 15 May 2009 19:17:38 +0000 http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/background/2007/06/26/#comment-775 Hi , Im 13 years old and i get bullied for having spots and they are really bad, it really depresing.When i talk to people i try to make eye contact but when i do i see them lookin round my face at my spots i feel really uncomftable. When i have to get up in front of my class and talk i feel really imbarrised and ugly. This drug your talking about could i go to my doctor and ask for a dermotologist and get this drug ? please right back , Tiffany Hi , Im 13 years old and i get bullied for having spots and they are really bad, it really depresing.When i talk to people i try to make eye contact but when i do i see them lookin round my face at my spots i feel really uncomftable. When i have to get up in front of my class and talk i feel really imbarrised and ugly. This drug your talking about could i go to my doctor and ask for a dermotologist and get this drug ? please right back ,
Tiffany

]]> By: Steve http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/abi/2007/06/26/abis_roaccutane_diary/comment-page-4/#comment-769 Steve Thu, 07 May 2009 16:16:26 +0000 http://reclaimyourskin.co.uk/background/2007/06/26/#comment-769 Hey all, So it's been a few weeks, since I last posted I've had my bloods done and returned, and have started my Roaccutane course. I've been started on 40mg a day (I weigh 100kgs, I guess 50mg might have been a bit too much to start with - going off the 0.5mg/1kg estimate). I'm a week into it, so far my lips have become rather dry, so am using a vaseline-type jelly the derm gave me. My face hasn't changed much - a little less greasy, a couple of small whiteheads but was expecting an initial outbreak after reading other people's experiences. Noticed today though, after having my shower the skin on my face is becoming drier - some came off while drying my face, again another sign that its working, but will have to wait to see results! Steve. Hey all,
So it’s been a few weeks, since I last posted I’ve had my bloods done and returned, and have started my Roaccutane course. I’ve been started on 40mg a day (I weigh 100kgs, I guess 50mg might have been a bit too much to start with – going off the 0.5mg/1kg estimate). I’m a week into it, so far my lips have become rather dry, so am using a vaseline-type jelly the derm gave me. My face hasn’t changed much – a little less greasy, a couple of small whiteheads but was expecting an initial outbreak after reading other people’s experiences. Noticed today though, after having my shower the skin on my face is becoming drier – some came off while drying my face, again another sign that its working, but will have to wait to see results!
Steve.

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