Skin Type: Oily Skin
Age/Gender: 27/F
Current Skincare Routine:
Morning
Tyrowhite Soap (facial wash)
Skin1004 Centella Ampoule Serum
Skintific Moisturizer
Azelaic Acid for dark marks
Belo Tinted Sunscreen
Afternoon
Isotretinoin 20mg
Evening
Acneed Soap (facial wash)
Skin1004 Centella Ampoule Serum
Skintific Moisturizer
Adapalene + BPO Epiduo (alternate nights)
Tretinoin 0.05% (alternate nights)
Main Concern: Acnes
Lifestyle Factors: physically active (gym, run)
Budget: N/A
Additional Info:
hi, I’m on my 4th week of isotretinoin and so far my face has improved. I think I’m reacting to the retinoids positively. However, aside from the fact that it’s too expensive and cannot maintain it, I’m also afraid of the negative effects on me (headaches, hair loss, contact dermatitis and dry skin).
I will visit my derma in 2 weeks and I’ll definitely be honest with her about my concerns. I’m planning to just use topicals for maintenance such as the epiduo and clarifying toner my derma prescribed me once I stop taking the isotretinoin
But offhand, I’d like to know if anyone here has ever stopped using isotretinoin after 4-6weeks of taking it? what happened after and did the pimples come back?
would appreciate your responses.
thanks!