Accutane for dummies

[Jimcel]

In this thread i will simplify what Accutane is and how to use it properly to minimise risks and maximise clearance of skin. This guide is mainly for retards who go into methods blindly without any risk assessment.

Spoiler: What is Accutane? How does it work?

Accutane (Isotretinoin) is an oral retinoid used to treat severe acne. It works by downregulating sebaceous gland activity, leading to reduction in sebum production, Suppression of acne-causing bacteria , shrunken pores and decreased inflammation. By targeting all major mechanisms of acne, Accutane can lead to long-term clearing of acne.

Spoiler: What are common side effects/risks?

The following side effects include:
Dry lips, skin, eyes
Nose bleeds (due to dryness) not as common
Fatigue
joint pain
More sensitive to sunlight
mood changes - also not common

Spoiler: How to mitigate/lighten side effects

Short pratical list to reduce sides include:
Drink plenty water
Moisturise lips (vaseline/aquaphor)
Moisturise and spf50 for skin
Lubricating eye drops
fish oils

Spoiler: General Dosing Guide

When dosing Accutane, the following principles should be applied:
0.5–1 mg/kg/day (120–150 mg/kg cumulative dose)
6 months daily use
Take with biggest meal (Containing fat)

Spoiler: Before and afters

 

[shaneywaney69]

Should I expect noticeable shrinkage of nose beside of acne ?

 

[Jimcel]

Should I expect noticeable shrinkage of nose beside of acne ?

different to each person (dependent on how much sebum is stored in nose)

But yes you should

 

[magnus3773]

holy org rotter, mirin the guide

 

[Jimcel]

holy org rotter, mirin the guide

Appreciate it brah

 

[iqletandrew73]

read it as a guy who doesn't use it, but great guide

 

[Jimcel]

read it as a guy who doesn't use it, but great guide

Thank you saar

 

[Jimcel]

bump

 

[TheArchitect]

In this thread i will simplify what Accutane is and how to use it properly to minimise risks and maximise clearance of skin. This guide is mainly for retards who go into methods blindly without any risk assessment.

Spoiler: What is Accutane? How does it work?

Accutane (Isotretinoin) is an oral retinoid used to treat severe acne. It works by downregulating sebaceous gland activity, leading to reduction in sebum production, Suppression of acne-causing bacteria , shrunken pores and decreased inflammation. By targeting all major mechanisms of acne, Accutane can lead to long-term clearing of acne.

Spoiler: What are common side effects/risks?

The following side effects include:
Dry lips, skin, eyes
Nose bleeds (due to dryness) not as common
Fatigue
joint pain
More sensitive to sunlight
mood changes - also not common

Spoiler: How to mitigate/lighten side effects

Short pratical list to reduce sides include:
Drink plenty water
Moisturise lips (vaseline/aquaphor)
Moisturise and spf50 for skin
Lubricating eye drops
fish oils

Spoiler: General Dosing Guide

When dosing Accutane, the following principles should be applied:
0.5–1 mg/kg/day (120–150 mg/kg cumulative dose)
6 months daily use
Take with biggest meal (Containing fat)

Spoiler: Before and afters

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nice guide if i may i’ll add a couple of lesser known (but useful) things:

• I experienced severe dryness on my hands and other parts of the body (forearms, shoulder region…), drinking more can mitigate this
• Remember to not megadose any fat-soluble vitamins (mainly A and D) since accutane already stresses the liver, for the same reason don’t abuse alcohol or other hepatotoxic drugs
• The drug will stress your skin quite a lot so you might want to drop or reduce your normal skin care if you have one (I have a different one now that has helped me reduce the inflammation as well)
• usually starting with a lower dose and increasing it after two weeks to a month is advised to see how your body reacts to it

Also remember that it will probably be worse before becoming better

 

[Jimcel]

nice guide if i may i’ll add a couple of lesser known (but useful) things:

• I experienced severe dryness on my hands and other parts of the body (forearms, shoulder region…), drinking more can mitigate this
• Remember to not megadose any fat-soluble vitamins (mainly A and D) since accutane already stresses the liver, for the same reason don’t abuse alcohol or other hepatotoxic drugs
• The drug will stress your skin quite a lot so you might want to drop or reduce your normal skin care if you have one (I have a different one now that has helped me reduce the inflammation as well)
• usually starting with a lower dose and increasing it after two weeks to a month is advised to see how your body reacts to it

Also remember that it will probably be worse before becoming better

Should of included these