Archive for August, 2007

Abi’s Roaccutane diary – Week 10

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Right, day 70. My skin hasn’t broken out in a while now and I think I’m at the stage where it won’t happen so I’m pretty happy about that. When I wash my face my skin feels smooth. I only have 1 or 2 spots around my jawline.  It’s hard to believe that 2 months ago [...]

A gel as effective as Roaccutane?

Friday, August 24th, 2007

I came across an article in the Daily Mail on the 13th of August titled “Gel could replace ‘suicide pill’ for treating acne”
A gel is in production that has the same effect as Roaccutane, but without the side effects. The results so far have been described as “startling”.

Abi’s Roaccutane diary – Week 9

Monday, August 20th, 2007

Day 63, and the healthy eating regime has gone down the pan. I had a full english breakfast this morning and I just had fish and chips for tea. I feel guilty. I shall start eating healthy again tomorrow…maybe. My lips are so so sore. I keep picking at bits of the dry skin, I [...]

Abi’s Roaccutane diary – Week 8

Monday, August 13th, 2007

Can’t believe i’ve been on Roaccutane for 2 months already! I had my second appointment with the dermatologist today. My pregnancy test was negative – phew! He asked me about my mood and stuff and I did say I hadn’t been feeling that great and he asked me whether I wanted to reduce my dose [...]

Abi’s Roaccutane diary – Week 7

Monday, August 6th, 2007

This has been the week of the crazy side effects! One on my eye lids started to peel! It really hurt! It went really red in the corner and the skin started to peel off. It itched too. Was so odd! I moisturised it with my simple stuff and it healed after about four days. [...]