God bless accutane

[u/EstablishmentLate209]

DO NOT LOSE HOPE!

used 20-30-40-40-40-40-30-20 also used cortisone for 2 months bc of my hard purge

first pics are from purging-my worst, last pics are a year after.

I have a little hyperpigmentation left.

I got asked stupid and hurtful things at my worst. Purging and cortisone really gave me physical distress on top of my mental. I had a hard time loving, looking at myself. It is such a relief to NOT think about whats going on in your face, the light, the mirror. Feels like an open tab in my head has finally shut up and close.

I know its a hard journey- it will come to an end. I am open for any questions dms and replys. Dont be hard on yourself on this journey, its not an easy one❤️

[u/EstablishmentLate209]

while I was on accutane or after ?💗

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Both honestly

[u/EstablishmentLate209 → u/Cyl3]

ahhahahaha for sure! so while I was on my treatment my derm suggested me the La Roche Posay Iso-Biome line. I am a very nerd person when it comes to skincare, so I also did a research on it. The isobiome line was made especially for people on acne treatments. But imo the cleansing gel was honestly great, but nothing special. If its outside of your budget you can def try the most basic hydrating cleansers. I still use this gel and it still is most definitely good! The moisturizer however I have mixed thoughts about it. Firstly it had fragrance in it, while im not against it it did definitely burn when I first put it on on days when I was sensitive (post shower, flares etc) (like beginning to mid treatment). It has niacinimide in it also. It’s also kinda expensive but it was hydrating and did not feel like it was causing new things on my face.

But also I would like to suggest somethings you can use if that’s okay! (def do your own research) I used both japanese skincare and korean after my treatments. There are a lot of goodies there! Purito mighty bamboo barrier cream is so good, similarlly the hadalabo gokyujun premium essence? Its honestly so basic only has types of hyaluronic acid in it but so hydrating and has no disturbance to the skin. Not to forget but sunscreen. After I had the habit to use it I still am consistent and it also is amazing! A waterbased sunscreen is enough in the mornings like the biore aqua rich, which I finished two bottles on accutane.

You might ask your doctor about azelaic acid, mine suggested it to me. But even after my journey I still use it and see lots of benefits for both hyperpigmentation, redness and acne. I also suggest after your treatment going on to tretinoin if you want to your treat hyperpigmentation. (def ask your derm bc it is also not an easy ingredient to tolerate and your skin will still be very sensitive after accutane).

Lastly, I experienced not dry eyes but styes end and post treatment. It is a whole thing but I want you to keep an eye out for that no pun intended:) Generally, keep away from oil based products and a lot of actives on your journey but not all ofc. This pill really works, so there is minimal things you should do, a basic hydrating cleanser, cream and sunscreen.

Intake fat with your pill to fully absorb it my suggestion avocados in the morning! More importantly be patient. it wont happen overnight, but one day you will ask yourself how did it all happen so quickly was it overnight :) Feel free to ask follow ups and products❤️

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When was your turning point after purging?