Week 11

12/13/02

Its been 2 weeks since I've seen a single pimple on my face. I'm still experiencing breakouts on the back of my neck though. The doctor did say that the Accutane would make me breakout in places I never broke out in before, the back of my neck being the prime example. Now, it's the only place left on me that is breaking out. Also, I have been getting small rashes in several different spots on my body including my arms, legs, chest and hands. I have posted a picture and will go more in detail about that below. I’m still using the same soap and lotion. Since I can remember, I've taken two showers every day. However, this has started to take a toll on my already dry prone skin. Therefore, for the last week or so, and until my Accutane treatment is over, I will continue to take only one shower per day. I think the two showers per day was a huge factor in the rashes I have been getting lately so if you normally take one shower per day, you may never even experience this side-effect. My Accutane dosage has not changed. I'm still taking 80mg per day. The biggest problem at the moment is dealing with the scars the past 7 years of acne has left behind. I've done a lot of research lately on several different techniques for removing the scars from surgery to miracle products and even a few herbal remedies but nothing is looking to promising. I will ask my Dermatologists opinion on the matter my next appointment.  

 

 

Below are some pictures of my face eleven weeks after starting Accutane.

 

 

 

Below is a picure of the rash(patches of severe dry skin) I have been experiencing for the last couple of weeks.

 

 

As you can see, it looks a lot like Poison Ivy. It also has the same texture as Poison Ivy. I tried several products to heal these areas but nothing worked. Finally I used regular Baby Oil and the next day it was almost completely gone! Now, every time I get out of the shower, I rub Baby Oil on all the spots I was experiencing the patches of dry skin at and it seems to be working. Some days I forget and all it takes is once. By evening the spot will show itself again so don't forget to apply the Baby Oil after you shower!

Note: I never use Baby Oil on my face or around my neck.

 

 

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