So today is my first day on Roaccutane. I went to the dermatologist to have my blood tested yesterday but the nurse’s needle slipped and the blood test didn’t work i just had a sore, bruised arm and phobia of blood tests. Went back today with a more competent nurse and blood test was fine. I’m now a bit more worried about the side effects but am hoping that it will be worth it in the end.
Just some background information on me and my skin. I’m 16 and have had spotty skin for about 3 years. I’ve tried lymecyclin, oxytetracycline and topical treatments but nothing has given me any significant improvement. At the moment I have lots of small bumpy spots on my forehead and more medium sized whiteheads and bumps on my nose and cheeks near my nose. Spots are especially concentrated on t-zone and quite a lot on chin. However I do have pretty clear skinned cheeks, which is the one part of my skin which I do quite like.
I will update soon to let you all know how it’s going, fingers crossed the initial period isn’t too bad!
