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Amy’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 5

Friday, May 16th, 2008

So Week 5 is over and done with, another week out of the way.
To be honest not much has really happened this week on the side effects front – Ive noticed my skin is not as dry of flaky as it was – I hope this doesnt mean Im becoming immune to them or something. [...]

Amy’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 4

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

Hi all
Hope everyones treatmnet is going well.
I’ve now been on 40mg for four weeks. The first two – three weeks were the worst for redness, soreness and peeling.
My skin is not oily at all anymore now and still peel but not as much, it is manageable.
My lips have become drier but Im just using lots [...]

Amy’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 1

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Ive been taking accutane for five days now (40mg) I weigh 60kg. Over the past few years my skin has been really bad, good and sort of in between. My skin before commencing the treatment – not horrendous but not great either and especially without make up.
At first I thought nothing was happening then on [...]