I spent five months taking Accutane for acne.
Here, you’ll find a no-holds-barred description of exactly what it was like.
Nothing was working, and it felt like it was me and my pimples against the world.
But unfortunately, my breakouts were not.
It works by permanently shrinking oil glands, making it unique in the way it functions to prevent breakouts.
Some people are genetically more likely to develop scarring in the skin, even from mild acne.
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Because scars are permanent, I will use isotretinoin to prevent them from developing in predisposed patients.
So a few derm appointments and some blood work later I was ready to start my course of treatment.
Two weeks later, though, the purge beganand it was painful.
According to Dr. Zeichner, this was to be expected.
Even though I knew this was a possibility, I was still in shock.
As for my skin, I was told that it looked better.
All in all, I didnt feel good.
Though it was physically irritating, it was a much-needed reassurance that the Accutane was doing its job.
Alongside the dryness, another symptom that remained consistent was my elevated cholesterol.
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Although I did my next several blood tests fasted, the elevation remained.
For the first time in a long time, it doesnt feel like my body hates me.
Accutane was one hell of a journey, but seeing my clear complexion makes it all seem worth it.
Everyones skin experiences are different, and this is only a small portion of mine.
Now, onto treating the scarring.
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