Just seen this site when searching for useful sites on Roaccutane and think its brilliant!!So thought I would join in. I am 28 and have suffered with acne since I was a teenager.
After being put on every antibiotic and topical solution known by the medical profession (and nothing worked) I decided to get referred.
I was feeling so low and depressed. After seeing the derm I was put on Roaccutane starting on 20mg (1 a day).
In my first week I noticed my lips were getting very dry and by the end of week 1 so was the rest of my skin (my face in particular).
The only way I can describe it is like when you have been sunbathing and your skin feels all tight in the evening (not nice) but other than that havent had any other side effects.
Although I am finding it hard to sleep some nights but am not sure whether its down to roaccutane or not.
I am feeling tired and had a few headaches but again not sure if these are side effects or not.
With regards to my acne I havent had any major flare ups but have had a couple of small spots which are going away. I would say that my skin hasnt got any better but then hasnt got any worse either so I suppose time will tell.