Hi! My name is Maggi and I’m twenty years old. I started last week on Roaccutane to clear the folliculitis on my chest and back. Folliculitis is like acne, except it’s caused by the staphylococcus bacterium. I’ve had it for years, but it wasn’t bad until now; it’s flared up horribly. My chest is red and bumpy and angry looking. I feel disgusting.
Today will be my fifth day on the treatment. I haven’t had any side-effects yet, but its early days. I’m actually hoping for side-effects, because that means that the treatment is working. I’m only on 20mg a day for a week and then on 20mg on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I wish they’d give me a stronger dose though, and then this damn thing will clear up faster.
