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my accutane journey: month 4

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my accutane journey: month 4

month 4 is done! my dermatologist mentioned that this is where I would start to see a lot of breakthrough with my acne and dude he was right. I went a whole week without seeing a pimple! I have gotten a few this month, but they were fairly spaced out, and likely related to my diet (which has not been the best lately – oops). I have started to see some of the more undesirable side effects start to kick in, which is a bummer because it is starting affect what I can do throughout the day, but they’re not so severe that it’s completely inhibiting me. so if you’re curious to see how month 4 went, just keep reading!

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My Accutane Journey: Month 2

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My Accutane Journey: Month 2

Month 2 – CHECK! This month was easier in some ways, but harder in others. For starters, I worked on building up to 30mg two times a day, so doubling my dosage has made some side effects more prominent, but now that my body has had time to become acclimated to the medication, some side effects have faded. So, without further ado, here’s the update on my Accutane journey.

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My Accutane Journey: Month 1

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My Accutane Journey: Month 1

It’s already been one month since I started my Accutane journey. CRAZY! One down… 5 to go. It’s been an adjustment – both in good and bad ways. Although there’s still a long way to go, I’ve made enough progress in just one month that even others are starting to notice. But it does come at a bit of a price – I have a list of side effects I’ve started experiencing, some of them within a week of starting the medication. So for those of you who have been interested to keep up with me during my Accutane journey, here’s month one! Read my initial post about My Decision to Start Accutane to get an idea of my skin/acne treatment history.

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My Decision to Start Accutane

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My Decision to Start Accutane

Before I get started, I just want to state that this post is not promoting Accutane – it’s a personal decision I made as a result of many years of frustration with my skin and was not a decision I took lightly. Accutane is a serious drug with serious side effects and is not for everyone; speak with your dermatologist about what plan of action is best for you.

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How to Cope with Chronic Acne: Treatment Tips + Boosting Confidence

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How to Cope with Chronic Acne: Treatment Tips + Boosting Confidence

Acne.

It’s annoying, and at one point or another, we’ve all dealt with it.

But then there are those of us who never get a break.

I’m 23-years-old and still find myself breaking out like a 13-year-old… and while I feel like I’ve finally managed to come to terms with my skin and just how it is, there are times when it takes its toll on my self-esteem. And unfortunately, sometimes there is no amount of concealer or foundation that can hide the mountains that so proudly display themselves on my face.

There’s a lot to keep in mind when it comes to learning to cope with your acne. There are all sorts of different ways to try and tackle it physically and a lot of determination when it comes to being intentional with positive self-talk. Truthfully, it took a lot of confidence for me to post the picture I did, even though it’s over 3-years-old – but it’s a good reminder to see how far I’ve come and to see just how much good health and proper treatment can make a difference when it comes to my skin. Continue reading “How to Cope with Chronic Acne: Treatment Tips + Boosting Confidence” →