PSA: ACCUTANE SYMPTOMS

[GandyLuvr]

I’m writing this thread to tell people some of the symptoms I’ve experienced while on Isotret. I’ve been taking 20 mg the first month and 40 mg the last 2. I don’t have severe cystic acne just moderate to mild acne:

Dryness
Dryness becomes apparent pretty quickly after taking it expect to be putting on aquaphor on a few times a day. Especially the lips and use a facial moisturizer too. It doesn’t help that it’s cold out by I have gotten eczema patches on hands, forearms and neck. My eyes have also been very dry and watery.

Hair loss
The corners of my forehead have receded a little, although I’ve been told that this is normal and it will grow back when I get off the medication. I’ve been having heavy shedding of skin cells and hair about 6 hours after I take a shower which has been very annoying and my scalp has been itchier. I’ve done some things to counteract this though like using OTC shampoo and a scalp brush.

Loss of energy
I have had noticeable loss of energy. I’ve gotten tired more quickly and it’s been harder to be productive, part of this may be seasonal depression but I just thought it’d let people know that I’ve been feeling this since I’ve started taking it.

Is it worth it?
If you have bad hormonal acne and not just acne caused by bad diet, I’d say it’s definitely worth pushing through the side effects. It has an extremely high success rate and I’ve noticed noticeable improvement since getting on it although it was more noticeable after month 1 to month 2. The side effects are more so annoying than painful and something that’s worth pushing through especially if you have cystic acne. I think losing weight and getting rid of acne are the most important soft maxes you can do if you want to start.

 

[Bryce]

Thank you

 

[idont]

I’m writing this thread to tell people some of the symptoms I’ve experienced while on Isotret. I’ve been taking 20 mg the first month and 40 mg the last 2. I don’t have severe cystic acne just moderate to mild acne:

Dryness
Dryness becomes apparent pretty quickly after taking it expect to be putting on aquaphor on a few times a day. Especially the lips and use a facial moisturizer too. It doesn’t help that it’s cold out by I have gotten eczema patches on hands, forearms and neck. My eyes have also been very dry and watery.

Hair loss
The corners of my forehead have receded a little, although I’ve been told that this is normal and it will grow back when I get off the medication. I’ve been having heavy shedding of skin cells and hair about 6 hours after I take a shower which has been very annoying and my scalp has been itchier. I’ve done some things to counteract this though like using OTC shampoo and a scalp brush.

Loss of energy
I have had noticeable loss of energy. I’ve gotten tired more quickly and it’s been harder to be productive, part of this may be seasonal depression but I just thought it’d let people know that I’ve been feeling this since I’ve started taking it.

Is it worth it?
If you have bad hormonal acne and not just acne caused by bad diet, I’d say it’s definitely worth pushing through the side effects. It has an extremely high success rate and I’ve noticed noticeable improvement since getting on it although it was more noticeable after month 1 to month 2. The side effects are more so annoying than painful and something that’s worth pushing through especially if you have cystic acne. I think losing weight and getting rid of acne are the most important soft maxes you can do if you want to start.

how old are u btw

 

[GandyLuvr]

how old are u btw

17

 

[chudpiller]

Good thread. I’ve taken 2 cycles and it changed my qol significantly both times. Imo it’s almost always worth it.

 

[BBL mommy]

Any changes on nose size while being on accutane?

 

[GandyLuvr]

Any changes on nose size while being on accutane?

No. It reduces inflammation so I guess if you had an inflamed nose then it gets smaller but that’s it.

 

[Throat Fucker]

I’ve been taking 20 mg in the first 2 months and and 30 mg in the beginning of the 3rd months but i see low change what should i do

 

[GandyLuvr]

I’ve been taking 20 mg in the first 2 months and and 30 mg in the beginning of the 3rd months but i see low change what should i do

Ask to go to higher dose.

 

[GandyLuvr]

I’ve been taking 20 mg in the first 2 months and and 30 mg in the beginning of the 3rd months but i see low change what should i do

Most people are at 40 at least. They just start you on 20-30 to ease you into it.

 

[Throat Fucker]

Most people are at 40 at least. They just start you on 20-30 to ease you into it.

thank u broo and how many months to get glass skin

 

[GandyLuvr]

thank u broo and how many months to get glass skin

Treatment usually takes 6 months I’m almost at the 3 month mark.

 

[GandyLuvr]

Treatment usually takes 6 months I’m almost at the 3 month mark.

To is varies on how severe acne is though some people go up to 9 months but normally it’s never past that it depends on if you just have moderate acne or severe cystic acne

 

[tes12]

thank u broo and how many months to get glass skin

Treatment protocol is either cumulative dosing or treat-to-clear.

For cumulative dosing, they will want your total dose to be between 120-150mg/kg. So if you are say 70kg you would take a total dose of 8400-10500mg.

For treat-to-clear (the modern way) they will disregard the cumulative dose, and treat you until your skin is clear. Then, they will go for 2 more months with clear skin. If you breakout at all, the 2 month clock resets.

Your daily dose should be whatever is tolerable as we know a higher dose causes more side effects.

 

[Throat Fucker]

Treatment usually takes 6 months I’m almost at the 3 month mark.

did diet really matter ?

 

[Nihonz9]

I’m writing this thread to tell people some of the symptoms I’ve experienced while on Isotret. I’ve been taking 20 mg the first month and 40 mg the last 2. I don’t have severe cystic acne just moderate to mild acne:

Dryness
Dryness becomes apparent pretty quickly after taking it expect to be putting on aquaphor on a few times a day. Especially the lips and use a facial moisturizer too. It doesn’t help that it’s cold out by I have gotten eczema patches on hands, forearms and neck. My eyes have also been very dry and watery.

Hair loss
The corners of my forehead have receded a little, although I’ve been told that this is normal and it will grow back when I get off the medication. I’ve been having heavy shedding of skin cells and hair about 6 hours after I take a shower which has been very annoying and my scalp has been itchier. I’ve done some things to counteract this though like using OTC shampoo and a scalp brush.

Loss of energy
I have had noticeable loss of energy. I’ve gotten tired more quickly and it’s been harder to be productive, part of this may be seasonal depression but I just thought it’d let people know that I’ve been feeling this since I’ve started taking it.

Is it worth it?
If you have bad hormonal acne and not just acne caused by bad diet, I’d say it’s definitely worth pushing through the side effects. It has an extremely high success rate and I’ve noticed noticeable improvement since getting on it although it was more noticeable after month 1 to month 2. The side effects are more so annoying than painful and something that’s worth pushing through especially if you have cystic acne. I think losing weight and getting rid of acne are the most important soft maxes you can do if you want to start.

Dogshit medication btw, looksminning your hormones and organs