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3 Weeks in on Roaccutane. The first few weeks I ached like mad in strange places, especially after waking up. My skin was dry and I got a few small spots of blood when blowing my nose. I use Carmex every hour or so so my lips are currently not dry at all. My skin isn’t dry either, although the skin on my face feels tight after I wash it.I have bad rashes on both hands which at times can be extremely painful. I tried everything ACCEPT my normal hand cream as I’d run out. I bought some more and HUZZAH, relief.

I’ve noticed that my skin is never greasy any more. And, after 10 years of having a constantly greasy face this is an amazing feeling. To touch the skin on my face at the end of the day and all it feels is…soft!

I forgot to mention I think I’m having the initial breakout, that or my skin is conspiring against me. I’ve never had so many spots, but hey ho…

On my days off I go makeup free (brave :S) but at work tomorrow I’ll be in makeup for 18hrs plus. My poor, poor pores!

SO, 4 months on 30mg, will it work? I’m cynical, but maybe my dose will be upped after my 16 weeks is up.

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