Hi,
It’s been a while since I’ve written a post here! I’m on week 5 and it’s been a tough month and a bit! I do feel Roaccutane’s made progress though… yipppeee! I mean don’t get me wrong, it’s not been all good news, but at least I take comfort in the fact that I’m seeing a difference with the pills.
 I mean I’ve lost count of the times that I’ve been prescribed every drug and antibiotic and topical treatment under the sun, but of all which did nothing and gave me no result, not even one squint of hope. Sure there’s bad points with taking Roaccutane, my skin is still so dry and getting drier by the day to the point where I’m struggling to use my existing products and make-up and have to look for alternatives… and my lips are flaky etc!……….
However……
I don’t mind these side effects because at least I know that somehow the drug is doing something ‘behind’ the scenes and that at least something’s happening! My hair is amazing, it’s not greasy now and I can go without washing it for 3 days! I’ve never had that!  Usually I wake up and my hair looks like I’ve spread a whole tub of butter on it! My blackheads around my nose and cheeks have cleared up. On week 3 and 4,  I recall my blackheads being more prominent… but this last week, my blackheads on my nose have actually disappeared!  Amazing!Â
Now for the spots…. Well I do still have a couple of scorchers on my cheek, but def nothing compared to what I’ve usually had. Week 2 and 3 was a nightmare. I had horrendous breakouts, but it’s calmed down a little bit. I still get the odd spot now and again, but I see progress with the prominent ones that used to be on my forehead. Result!  Here’s hoping that i dont’ go through a relapse!
I do realise it’s not a miracle worker, and it will take time but I guess I’m a little upbeat that it’s doing something. I had my 2nd dermatologist appointment on Monday and he went through the whole rigorous grilling of questions about whether I felt emotional or depressed etc. It may be weird saying this, but as much as my skin depresses me, I think that the PROGRESS that my skin has made (albeit not all good) these past 5 weeks has made me a little optimistic as to what my skin can be like given 5 months of the treatment. I mean Roaccutane’s not a miracle drug, but the fact that ‘somethings’ working and happening to my skin… well how can I be depressed about that??? Something’s better than nothing…………
Sorry for going on, I hope that all you guys are feeling a little optimistic as I am too for clear, beautiful skin. We just need to bide our time I guess……… xx