[B&A] My results after 6 months of Accutane

Beauty Tips For Body Care
Here are my results from my six months of Accutane treatment! Backstory: I’ve suffered with acne for the past 6+ years. Not only that, but I had fairly severe PIH because of it. I’ve tried everything in the books: salicylic acid face washes, topical creams, antibiotics (minocycline and erythromycin) for 1.5 years. Absolutely nothing worked. Finally, got referred to a dermatologist who recommended I be put on Accutane for 6 months. My skin has always been extremely greasy, with the acne being focused around the corners of my mouth and on my forehead. I also had severe PIH on both sides of my face, right above my jaw.During Accutane: After signing all the liability agreements (Accutane is a heavily regulated drug), I was finally put on Accutane in late March. During the treatment, I only used Neutrogena face wash (w/ salycylic acid) in the PM before bed. Because of the POTENTIALLY severe side effects, I was required to see my dermatologist once a month and get bloodwork done once a month while on the medication. Definitely worth it however. I think I only got a total of 2 new pimples during the entire 6 months on Accutane. I got into the habit of changing my pillowcases every 2 days, as I figured at least some of my acne resulted from keeping my face touching a dirty pillow. I also made a case of drinking more water throughout the day. MOST IMPORTANTLY: I stopped the habit of constantly touching my face!Dosage: 30mg twice a day for 1 month, 40 mg twice a day for months 2-6. Side-effects: DRYNESS. This goes without saying but your lips/skin in general will get extremely dry. I started using extra conditioner to counter the dry hair and lip balm several times a day for my lips. My triglyceride levels also rose quite a bit so I had to try to avoid fast foot/doughy foods. Other than that, no other side effects. Part of the reason why you are required to visit your prescribing doctor once a month and get blood work is the possibility of depression/suicidal thoughts and actions while on Accutane.Results: Before and After pictures My face is completely clear after the 6 month treatment! My PIH has faded almost completely. I would definitely recommend Accutane to anyone who is tired of dealing with it, provided you tried other, less risky options first. I’m more than happy to answer any questions through comments or PM!!Edit: formatting
Girls Blog 2015
Submitted by DannyelConzo