Comments for Long Journey On Roaccutane Ahead http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:59:04 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Alternative Treatments for Acne by catherine http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/alternative-treatments-for-acne/#comment-22 catherine Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:59:04 +0000 http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-22 hello! im from sg too. i've just started on my Roaccutane treatment today and im quite positive about it. my skin is quite bad too which leads to super low self esteem and makes me hate to look into the mirror which is so urgh~ dont worry girl! i believe our skin will be better sooon! -winks- hello! im from sg too. i’ve just started on my Roaccutane treatment today and im quite positive about it. my skin is quite bad too which leads to super low self esteem and makes me hate to look into the mirror which is so urgh~ dont worry girl! i believe our skin will be better sooon! -winks-

]]> Comment on Alternative Treatments for Acne by James http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/alternative-treatments-for-acne/#comment-20 James Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:29:18 +0000 http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-20 Hi, I'm back at the doctors soon, currently on Retin-A and Erythromycin, stopped taking the Eryth some time ago and had to start it again the other day because spots were flaring up again and leaving permanent oozing acne lesions that don't heal well.... Looks like they are going to offer me Roaccutane, I'll give it a go... Hi, I’m back at the doctors soon, currently on Retin-A and Erythromycin, stopped taking the Eryth some time ago and had to start it again the other day because spots were flaring up again and leaving permanent oozing acne lesions that don’t heal well….

Looks like they are going to offer me Roaccutane, I’ll give it a go…

]]> Comment on Combat Acne with Diet Control! by sos http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/2008/08/03/combat-acne-with-diet-control/#comment-17 sos Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:27:23 +0000 http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/?p=34#comment-17 i have severe acne and have tried many dermatologs and products but seems it s useless, they only makes me bankrupt ;( even after i took isotretinoin/roaccutant and antibiotics, and laser!! d'oh!!!! it s just makes my face worse, dry skin, lips, etc now i dont know what to do.. or where to go;( my new dermatolog again prescribes me with roaccutant and another antibiotic, but i am hesitate to use it again since the last time i used those stuffs made me very very very dry like in sahara but no results.. i have severe acne and have tried many dermatologs and products but seems it s useless, they only makes me bankrupt ;( even after i took isotretinoin/roaccutant and antibiotics, and laser!! d’oh!!!! it s just makes my face worse, dry skin, lips, etc
now i dont know what to do.. or where to go;(
my new dermatolog again prescribes me with roaccutant and another antibiotic, but i am hesitate to use it again since the last time i used those stuffs made me very very very dry like in sahara but no results..

]]> Comment on Alas! New Acne Spotted! >.< by lilmissglamourpuss http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/alas-new-acne-spotted/#comment-9 lilmissglamourpuss Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:14:41 +0000 http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-9 Getting on Roaccutane is a big decision to make. I'm sure it will fix your skin, even if the ride gets a bit bumpy before you get there. Its a long road but worth it. I'm not familiar with the restrictions Roaccutane sets on other treatments you can have during, but I'd suggest looking into microdermabrasion to bring on positive results a little bit faster... But you should definitely consult a cosmetic doctor or a dermatologist if it suits your case first. Good luck and hang in there. Anything related to skin takes time so don't bee too impatient with waiting for results. Realistically it will take 7-8 weeks to notice real improvement, but once you get there it will all be worth it. Getting on Roaccutane is a big decision to make.

I’m sure it will fix your skin, even if the ride gets a bit bumpy before you get there. Its a long road but worth it.

I’m not familiar with the restrictions Roaccutane sets on other treatments you can have during, but I’d suggest looking into microdermabrasion to bring on positive results a little bit faster… But you should definitely consult a cosmetic doctor or a dermatologist if it suits your case first.

Good luck and hang in there. Anything related to skin takes time so don’t bee too impatient with waiting for results. Realistically it will take 7-8 weeks to notice real improvement, but once you get there it will all be worth it.

]]> Comment on Roaccutane – The Wonder Pill To Cure Acne? by roaccutanejourney http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/roaccutane-the-wonder-pill-to-cure-acne/#comment-8 roaccutanejourney Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:58:09 +0000 http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-8 Hi jillsabs, I haven't tried diane or yasmin, but quite some time ago my doctor did prescribe me some antibiotics. When I visited him this time round he said that the antibiotics will not work for me anymore and thus started me on Roaccutane. If I do remember correctly, I've read somewhere that diane causes weight gain and perhaps that's why my doctor did not put me on the course (he knows that I'm very concern with that too, heh) Hi jillsabs,

I haven’t tried diane or yasmin, but quite some time ago my doctor did prescribe me some antibiotics. When I visited him this time round he said that the antibiotics will not work for me anymore and thus started me on Roaccutane.

If I do remember correctly, I’ve read somewhere that diane causes weight gain and perhaps that’s why my doctor did not put me on the course (he knows that I’m very concern with that too, heh)

]]> Comment on No hair loss yet. But dry skin? Yes, very dry indeed… by roaccutanejourney http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/22/#comment-7 roaccutanejourney Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:54:56 +0000 http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/?p=22#comment-7 Thanks Paul, that is very encouraging indeed :) I am currently experiencing some breakout and even though not MASSIVE, it still still kinda gets my mood down. Oh well, shall be patient and hope for the best! Thanks Paul, that is very encouraging indeed :)

I am currently experiencing some breakout and even though not MASSIVE, it still still kinda gets my mood down.

Oh well, shall be patient and hope for the best!

]]> Comment on Roaccutane – The Wonder Pill To Cure Acne? by jillsabs http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/roaccutane-the-wonder-pill-to-cure-acne/#comment-6 jillsabs Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:48:11 +0000 http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-6 i'm thinking of taking roaccutane too, my skin isn't improving with age and is just as bad as it used to be back in high school :( have you tried taking diane or yasmin? they're contraceptives but are primarily taken to inhibit testosterone and prevent oily skin. i tried it before and was really effective for me, although i did notice a big change in my appetite. i’m thinking of taking roaccutane too, my skin isn’t improving with age and is just as bad as it used to be back in high school :(

have you tried taking diane or yasmin? they’re contraceptives but are primarily taken to inhibit testosterone and prevent oily skin.

i tried it before and was really effective for me, although i did notice a big change in my appetite.

]]> Comment on No hair loss yet. But dry skin? Yes, very dry indeed… by Paul http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/22/#comment-5 Paul Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:14:52 +0000 http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/?p=22#comment-5 It sounds like you're well on your way to clear skin. :) Just stay positive. You might experience a two week initial breakout but after that it will just be less pimples every day. Good luck. It sounds like you’re well on your way to clear skin. :) Just stay positive. You might experience a two week initial breakout but after that it will just be less pimples every day.

Good luck.

]]> Comment on Roaccutane – The Wonder Pill To Cure Acne? by Gecko http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/roaccutane-the-wonder-pill-to-cure-acne/#comment-4 Gecko Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:42:27 +0000 http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-4 Hi Guys... good luck to both of you... @Angel - I also had mild persistant acne and went onto roaccutane - i wish i hadn't tho... I won't go into detail (it'd take too long!) ... but basically my skin got so much worse than it had ever been, and the side effects were really very drastic (normal bearable ones like dryness, aches etc... but also severe mood swings and slight depression) - i cried a LOT during the 4 months i was on it (i was only prescribed a 4 month course)... i since tried homeopathic meds (worked at first), severe dietry changes... also went on a course of antibiotics - which seemed to help... and i changed my skincare to an organic line for acneic skin - i feel that THIS is what has helped the most... good luck to BOTH of you! - Gecko Hi Guys…
good luck to both of you…

@Angel – I also had mild persistant acne and went onto roaccutane – i wish i hadn’t tho… I won’t go into detail (it’d take too long!) … but basically my skin got so much worse than it had ever been, and the side effects were really very drastic (normal bearable ones like dryness, aches etc… but also severe mood swings and slight depression) – i cried a LOT during the 4 months i was on it (i was only prescribed a 4 month course)…

i since tried homeopathic meds (worked at first), severe dietry changes… also went on a course of antibiotics – which seemed to help… and i changed my skincare to an organic line for acneic skin – i feel that THIS is what has helped the most…

good luck to BOTH of you!

- Gecko

]]> Comment on Roaccutane – The Wonder Pill To Cure Acne? by roaccutanejourney http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/roaccutane-the-wonder-pill-to-cure-acne/#comment-3 roaccutanejourney Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:49:14 +0000 http://roaccutanejourney.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-3 Hi Angel, I think starting on Roaccutane is indeed a major decision, considering the widely known side effects that many have already experienced. Indeed there are also many people who are fortunate enough to enjoy the best outcome without major side effects, but guess it'll be advisable to try it only as a last resort if everything else doesn't work. And of course, do speak to your doctor to get a full picture of what is to be expected :) Have you tried any other medication before this? Hi Angel,

I think starting on Roaccutane is indeed a major decision, considering the widely known side effects that many have already experienced. Indeed there are also many people who are fortunate enough to enjoy the best outcome without major side effects, but guess it’ll be advisable to try it only as a last resort if everything else doesn’t work. And of course, do speak to your doctor to get a full picture of what is to be expected :)

Have you tried any other medication before this?

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