The last three weeks have been rough but I’m pleased to say that, although I still have spots on my cheeks, chin and the odd one on my neck and forehead, my skin has improved.
I have a big whitehead on my chin which is a bit annoying but I won’t squeeze it. Even better news is that the hyper-pigmentation (darkness) on my face has subsided though I’m still darker than I was before.
I consulted another dermatologist who told me that hyper-pigmentation is one of Roaccutane’s side-effects and that my skin should return to its natural colour once I stop taking the medication (phew! What a relief!).
Another good thing is that my lips, though still dry, are not as dry as they used to be. All in all I look more like a normal person but I still get asked why I’ve broken out by people who haven’t seen me since I started taking Roaccutane but like someone said it’s a marathon not a sprint. Take care everyone.