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Anita’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 16

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Week 16! I am two days late with my posting, but just thought I would inform you of my appointment with my derm today.
Well firstly my triglyceride level has increased again from 2.7 to 2.8 so it is still very high. I am not happy about that considering how hard I have been trying! Mr [...]

Anita’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 15

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

The weeks just seem to be flying by!
This week I came out with four new small spots. Two were really small and didn’t bother me but the other two were in embarrassing places! I had one on the tip of my nose! Difficult to cover up, so I kept a tissue at my nose pretending [...]

Anita’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 14

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

A fantastic moment to report at the start of the week was when I met up with a friend who I hadn’t seen since before taking Roacc and doesn’t know I’m taking it. Now for once I didn’t feel the need to make lame excuses as to why I couldn’t make it. Anyways she told [...]

Anita’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 13

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

I had my review appointment with my dermatologist during the week. Now I wont bore you with details of my triglyceride level, only to let you know that in 4 weeks from 2.8 it has only gone down to 2.7, so it is still very high!! My dose has not been increased because of it [...]

Anita’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 12

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Well today marks the three month stage and after weeks and weeks I am pleased to finally report that I have had a good week!! : )
The huge spot that I got last week has cleared up very quickly. It did bleed twice and is now a scar but I was so surprised how quickly [...]

Anita’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 11

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

This week I have had a very bad cold with flu like symptoms! Along with it came a constant headache that I have had for the last four days. It has also left me feeling really drained so I have been slack with the exercise although at the same time my appetite has reduced, so [...]

Anita’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 10

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

I’ve been feeling really frustrated with my skin this week.
As I had the week off I decided not to wear any moisturiser or makeup/foundation whilst just at home, with the hope that it would be better for my skin and dry up some of the spots I have. Three days in a row without moisturiser [...]

Anita’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 9

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

I had an appointment with my derm this week. Unfortunately my triglyceride level has gone up again! I had tried hard for 3 weeks to bring it down from 2.2 but instead it increased and is now at 2.8!! (Pre roacc it was 1.6). On this basis my dose is going to remain at 20mg.I [...]

Anita’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 8

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Well today marks the two month /half way stage and I have to say I don’t think my skin is anywhere near half way there!!Feeling quite frustrated and disappointed with my progress so far. I don’t know whether I am being impatient, but I am so desperate for an improvement now!
I was supposed to have [...]

Anita’s Roaccutane Diary – Week 7

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

Not much of a better week.Thankfully the big spots I had on my cheeks have eventually dried up, but have (typically!) left pink reminder scars in their place. I am finding my spots are taking a lot longer to clear now, I mean these took two weeks!!
I think I may have jinxed myself saying my [...]