I thought I’d give an update to those of you who are wondering if it will all be worth it. I stopped taking R on 07 Oct 09, after 6 months (2 months at 20mg, 4 months at 60mg). I am pleased to say I am currently clear of acne. I say currently, cos I’m [...]
Hi all. I finished last week, but was on holiday and haven’t been able to do this until now. I feel great for finishing. My lips are very slowly getting back to normal, and my hair is alreay becoming less dry. My eyes are still very itchy at the minute, but I am quite tired [...]
So I now just have 3 and a bit weeks to go. Can’t wait to finish. The side affects have been horrific, but I actually think it’s improved my skin now. Just a couple of spots still coming through though. They’re just small ones (nothing in comparison to previously, and especially not the breakouts whilst [...]
I’m just at week 16 now, and I think there’s actually some signs of improvement. Dont’ want to speak too soon, but haven’t had a cyst spot for a week now, and no yellow heads for two days. The side effects are still naff. I’m particularly not enjoying the bathroom visits now, and I am [...]
It’s been quite a while since I posted. I’ve been avoiding it, as I dsidn’t want to sound too negtive. The spots are still coming, and I’m now on week 10, the half way point for me. I’ve also got lots of horrible scarring on my face now as well as the psots, as the [...]
, but I;m already on week six of Accutane. Have been reading this site form the beginning though, and found it very helpful to see what other people are going through and that it has been working for a lot of people. So I thought I’d better give something back. I have had lots of [...]
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Am 30 years old, and have suffered since I was 13, but birth control kept it in check for many years. Can't take the same birth control any longer, so my true skin has 'shone' through.