Hey everyone!
Well yesturday I finished my first four weeks of Roaccutane and Ive gotta say I’m feeling pretty good! I have definetely noticed a change in my skin, I havent really had any new spots ive literally just developed rather red, flaky cheeks. My chin is also quite dry but I can put up with this. Anything gotta be better than large bulbous spots!
I do have spots still, of course, but they are not too obvious and I just looked kind of flush a lot of the time. My family have commented that my face looks better which is great, and I went out to see my fiancee without wearing any form of make up for the first time yesturday, and I felt great.
I still have quite a few weeks to go but if these are the results after the first four weeks then I am feeling rather positive about it all!
The only issues I have had with the roaccutane was drinking. I was a bit rebellious and had a few drinks over Christmas, only once did I have more than I think I should, and I felt that my skin did sort of react to this. But then my skin reacted to alcohol before I was taking the tablets so I kind of expected it. So now its a new year, and Im not having any alcohol until im done. I really hope its worth it all in the end.
Too anyone concerned about starting roaccutane, my advice is go for it! I was terrified, but you never know unless you try 
Happy New Years guys!
Tags: alcohol, Roaccutane, side effects, week 4
Hi aimee,
xx
Glad you’ve had a good response so far! It really is a good feeling to know you’re on something that works. I reccommend jojoba oil and simple moisturiser for dry skin on your face and Blistex lip balm is really good for sore lips. Good choice on the alcohol front – I had a bit over Christmas and it made me feel a bit sick. So here’s to a sober new year! It won’t be long til you can celebrate with clear skin
- cookie9 on January 5, 2013 at 11:09 am
Hi cookie9
Ive got Blistex and also Carmex which I think is a God send for dry lips! Im not 5 weeks into the treatment, and my skin is really feeling it now. I have dry patches on my cheeks, forehead and my chin is pretty bad. Im literally just plastering myself in Simple moistoriser and Carmex lip balm. I cant really wear make up anymore as it sort of just flakes off and emphasises the dry skin even more, so ive given up on that.
Im trying to stress about it as that will make it worse, and alongside this im trying to complete a degree and plan a wedding! Its all go go go!
I think I shall try jojoba oil as ive had that recommended to me before too, thanks
Hope your treatment is going well also.
- Aimee on January 9, 2013 at 2:58 pm