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Diana K.

Jun 22, 2014

Diana K.

I just started Accutane and I've heard that your skin/lips/hair get very dry. What should I expect? And do you have any tips on what I should do?

Renae A.

Jun 22, 2014

Renae A.

Yes all that I true. Depending on what dosage you are on depends on how bad the side effects are. I'm on a low dosage and so I don't get Extremely dry skin but I do definetly get it on my lips, face and arms. Just invest in a good moisturizer and moisturizer day and night. Plus side to things is I no longer have to touch up my makeup at school anymore or wash my hair as often :p always make sure you have a good Chapstick on hand, my personal favourite is lucus paw paw ointment! Also it will most likely get a lot worst before it gets better for a few weeks. I'm currently on my 3rd month now and there is significant improvement. Expect the odd flare up every now again as that is what accutane does. ITS ALL WORTH IT

Bekah S.

Jun 22, 2014

Bekah S.

MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE!! This is the number one thing hahaha.When I was on it I took vitamin E supplements and experienced no peeling whatsoever! I also used a prescribed lip balm called dr. Dans cortibalm. This is the ONLY thing that helped my lips. They would crack and bleed. I moisturized with cetaphil CREAM moisturizer because it's thicker. I also experienced very bad nosebleeds about 7 times a day. I used nasal spray and that cleared it all up. Also, keep your eyes hydrated. Use eyedrops very frequently! I started using them too late and I tore my cornea :( moisturize head to toe! Drink TONS of water. And I know a lot of propel are against this product in general, but my dermatologist told me to use Vaseline on my lips at night, and so I did. I guess cuz it's a sealant it worked for sealing my chapped, bleeding, peeling lips back. If you dare to wear makeup (I did), use SPF in everything. Even your lip balm! I believe dr. Dans has SPF in it but I know things like baby lips do as well. DONT use face masks. I did and then I literally had a huge bruise across my face, it looked like road rash. I washed with purpose soap. I recommend this because it is the most gentle cleanser out there and it doesn't harm your skin whatsoever. I finished my treatment in December and have had VERY VERY minimal pimples since then and if even they are so so so tiny not even noticeable and go within a day. I have NO scarring and I am so happy with my results. I was on 2 40mg a day and then in my last month of treatment I was given absorbica (accutane with a lipid coating for better absorption) and it wiped it all out. Be patient girly! It's a long and painful process but it's so worth it. I also recommend you take it with food, I didn't but I wish I had. It helps it absorb better into your system. I didn't notice my hair getting any drier. Good luck!! It's worth all the hell :) here's a terrible before and after picture of me sorry the bottom is so blurry hahaha

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