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What is Accutane?
Accutane (the first brand of isotretinoin) worked by shrinking your sebaceous glands which reduced how much you produced oil. It also caused an environment where your active acne bacteria could die. Your inflammation would decrease. And your active cysts would start to disappear.
Things you MUST have before hopping on accutane
- A shit ton of chapstick, aquaphor is recommend. Your lips will get insanely dry
-Fish oil, accutane reduces how much oil your body produces which often cause joint pain, using fish oil is a good fix.
-An Antihistamine, Zyrtex is recommended, studies were done that showed using an antihistamine could reduce purging.
-A thick moisturizer, helps keeps your face hydrated. Without it, accutane will have you looking like this
-SPF 30+ Absolutely must have, you will get sunburnt very easily and you need sunscreen.
Optional
-A humidifier, nose bleeds are very common on accutane and when I was on it i was averaging 2 nosebleeds a day. A humidifier can do wonders
-Saline sprays also exist to help make nose less dry
-Lots of peanut butter, you need to take accutane with a fat, you can really eat any food but i always ate a pb&j when taking mine because it is very quick and easy.
-A gentle cleanser, used to clean face but also can dry you out more, you can use only moisturizer.
What an average accutane cycle looks like
Month 1:
• You will begin to notice dryness
• You may have a "purge" from the beginning
• Your lips will likely begin to crack
• Your skin will be very sensitive
Months 2-3:
• The amount of oil your body produces has decreased greatly
• You will see a reduction in active cysts
• Texture of the skin improves
• Purge is slowing down typically
Months 4-6:
• Your skin should be cleared up
• You should experience a cessation in scarring
• Any new acne should be decreasing significantly or disappearing completely and you should be mogging
High Dose vs. Low Dose
High dose:
-Results are achieved faster
-Dryness increases dramatically
-Risk of joint pain is increased
-Hair loss is possible
-A higher risk of experiencing a "purge"
-Use if you have bad acne
Low dose:
-Eases side effects
-Results take longer
-Course length is typically longer
-Outside the U.S. it's popular
-Very good if you have minimal acne and want clear skin
Purging
When you're purging, your acne seems worse due to all the clogs that were deep under your skin coming to the surface so quickly.
Side Effects Of Most Users
Dry Lips:
Almost everyone will experience dry lips.
Solution: Use aquaphor and chapstick at all times
Dry Skin:
Almost everyone will experience this too
Solution: Thick moisturizer as many times as needed per day.
Dry Eyes:
Not as common as skin and lips
Solution:
Artificial tear applications can assist.
Contact lenses can become uncomfortable so is recommended to wear glasses instead.
Dry Nose:
Very common
Solution: Humidifier or saline sprays
Thinning Hair:
Temporary most times.
Higher dosages put users at greater risk.
Solution: Oral minoxidil can help
Mood Changes:
Some report mood changes on accutane but is mostly placebo, only time i was upset was when i was purging but then was happy asf when my skin was clear.
Solution: Stop being a bitch
Training At Gym And Lifting:
Possible problems:
Stiff joints
Tendons ache
Less recovery time
Back pumps
Muscle aches
If the pain gets extreme:
Reduce the number of exercises
Sleep more
Hydrate more
Stop being a pussy, nobody said looking good was easy.
Alcohol Consumption On Accutane:
DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL ON ACCUTANE
Both cause excessive strain on the liver.
While most users do fine with occasional light drinking while on isotretinoin, it is foolish to drink heavily while taking isotretinoin.
Your face will also get really red and you will look like a tomato.
Breakouts are very common after drinking. For nights out instead use pregab or baclofen
Sexual Side Effects
Rarely reported but some users have experienced:
Decreased Libido
Impotence
Genital Dryness
Most users regain their sex drive once off of isotretinoin.
It's worth noting before starting treatment.
Porn can also reduce sex drive.
Fat Intake & Absorption When Eating Fat During Treatment
Isotretinoin absorbs best with fat.
Recommended food sources:
Eggs
Whole Milk
Avocados
Steak
Peanut Butter
Absorption Matters Dramatically.
Reduced absorption due to missing fat intake will result in lower efficacy.
Scar Prevention & Improvement
Preventing new scars is one of the top things Accutane does.
Improving existing scars:
Red marks generally improve.
Texture may show slight improvement.
Deep scars usually don't change.
If scars still remain you can have them removed or try microneedling.
First high effort thread, let me know what I can improve and I hope this helps!
Accutane (the first brand of isotretinoin) worked by shrinking your sebaceous glands which reduced how much you produced oil. It also caused an environment where your active acne bacteria could die. Your inflammation would decrease. And your active cysts would start to disappear.
Things you MUST have before hopping on accutane
- A shit ton of chapstick, aquaphor is recommend. Your lips will get insanely dry
-Fish oil, accutane reduces how much oil your body produces which often cause joint pain, using fish oil is a good fix.
-An Antihistamine, Zyrtex is recommended, studies were done that showed using an antihistamine could reduce purging.
-A thick moisturizer, helps keeps your face hydrated. Without it, accutane will have you looking like this
-SPF 30+ Absolutely must have, you will get sunburnt very easily and you need sunscreen.
Optional
-A humidifier, nose bleeds are very common on accutane and when I was on it i was averaging 2 nosebleeds a day. A humidifier can do wonders
-Saline sprays also exist to help make nose less dry
-Lots of peanut butter, you need to take accutane with a fat, you can really eat any food but i always ate a pb&j when taking mine because it is very quick and easy.
-A gentle cleanser, used to clean face but also can dry you out more, you can use only moisturizer.
What an average accutane cycle looks like
Month 1:
• You will begin to notice dryness
• You may have a "purge" from the beginning
• Your lips will likely begin to crack
• Your skin will be very sensitive
Months 2-3:
• The amount of oil your body produces has decreased greatly
• You will see a reduction in active cysts
• Texture of the skin improves
• Purge is slowing down typically
Months 4-6:
• Your skin should be cleared up
• You should experience a cessation in scarring
• Any new acne should be decreasing significantly or disappearing completely and you should be mogging
High Dose vs. Low Dose
High dose:
-Results are achieved faster
-Dryness increases dramatically
-Risk of joint pain is increased
-Hair loss is possible
-A higher risk of experiencing a "purge"
-Use if you have bad acne
Low dose:
-Eases side effects
-Results take longer
-Course length is typically longer
-Outside the U.S. it's popular
-Very good if you have minimal acne and want clear skin
Purging
When you're purging, your acne seems worse due to all the clogs that were deep under your skin coming to the surface so quickly.
Side Effects Of Most Users
Dry Lips:
Almost everyone will experience dry lips.
Solution: Use aquaphor and chapstick at all times
Dry Skin:
Almost everyone will experience this too
Solution: Thick moisturizer as many times as needed per day.
Dry Eyes:
Not as common as skin and lips
Solution:
Artificial tear applications can assist.
Contact lenses can become uncomfortable so is recommended to wear glasses instead.
Dry Nose:
Very common
Solution: Humidifier or saline sprays
Thinning Hair:
Temporary most times.
Higher dosages put users at greater risk.
Solution: Oral minoxidil can help
Mood Changes:
Some report mood changes on accutane but is mostly placebo, only time i was upset was when i was purging but then was happy asf when my skin was clear.
Solution: Stop being a bitch
Training At Gym And Lifting:
Possible problems:
Stiff joints
Tendons ache
Less recovery time
Back pumps
Muscle aches
If the pain gets extreme:
Reduce the number of exercises
Sleep more
Hydrate more
Stop being a pussy, nobody said looking good was easy.
Alcohol Consumption On Accutane:
DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL ON ACCUTANE
Both cause excessive strain on the liver.
While most users do fine with occasional light drinking while on isotretinoin, it is foolish to drink heavily while taking isotretinoin.
Your face will also get really red and you will look like a tomato.
Breakouts are very common after drinking. For nights out instead use pregab or baclofen
Sexual Side Effects
Rarely reported but some users have experienced:
Decreased Libido
Impotence
Genital Dryness
Most users regain their sex drive once off of isotretinoin.
It's worth noting before starting treatment.
Porn can also reduce sex drive.
Fat Intake & Absorption When Eating Fat During Treatment
Isotretinoin absorbs best with fat.
Recommended food sources:
Eggs
Whole Milk
Avocados
Steak
Peanut Butter
Absorption Matters Dramatically.
Reduced absorption due to missing fat intake will result in lower efficacy.
Scar Prevention & Improvement
Preventing new scars is one of the top things Accutane does.
Improving existing scars:
Red marks generally improve.
Texture may show slight improvement.
Deep scars usually don't change.
If scars still remain you can have them removed or try microneedling.
First high effort thread, let me know what I can improve and I hope this helps!
