Day 1 - My Accutane treatment for Acne
March 29th, 2008
After what seemed like such a long wait I had my appointment with the dermatologist today. He checked my blood test results, they were fine and also did a pregnancy test which was negative…Yeh!
I had to sign a form to say I was aware of the effects of the drug on an unborn child and he asked if I had any questions, which after all the reading I have been doing I didn’t.
That was it, I was given my prescription, told to make an appointment for a months time and off I went to pick up my first 30 day supply. I am feeling really good about doing this.
I am on 40mg of Accutane a day and am also continuing to take Yasmin (contraceptive pill).
I took my first dose, as soon as I got home! I couldn’t wait, I took them with toast and peanut butter and a glass of milk as it is recommended you have them with something fatty. I don’t know if it was just my imagination but I felt a bit rough after an hour or so, nothing too bad, just a bit sick. My skin is going through a good patch so I don’t have any major cysts at the moment and with my make up on I look okay!
Just for the record, I have stopped using the Isotrexin gel and will not be using any facial scrubs, I am going to stop using any face washes containing salicylic acid, BHA or AHA too as they can be too aggresive. I have ordered a new bottle of Dermalogica calming cleanser (I have used previously) and Dermalogica barrier repair too. I am also stocking up on vaseline for cracking lips. I will update on the effectiveness (or not) of these products.