Accutane Treatment for Acne Control
Accutane is considered the most advanced and powerful form of treatment for acne to date. It is highly effective in controlling and healing severe acne especially the ones that leave scars and ugly spots on the face. Accutane is a derivative of Vitamin A and comes in the form of a pill. Accutane treatment lasts for a period of four to five months. Along with its treatment benefits, side effects of accutane treatment can also be identified.
Accutane is a strong acne medication that works from inside out by shrinking the skin’s oil glands. The results can turn out dramatically for people with severe cases of acne. Within a few weeks of accutane treatment, breakouts can stop. More often, this positive result can turn out to be long term and even permanent.
These positive effects of accutane treatment are considered breakthrough in the management of hard to treat and stubborn acne, especially the ones that are recurrent and hard to control. Doctors usually prescribe accutane to patients with moderate to severe cases of acne to effectively manage the inflammation and reduce spread of infection.
Accutane has known side effects which usually make patients think twice before trying it out. Because it is a powerful drug, its side effects can also be severe and numerous. Most common complaint of patients under accutane treatment is joint pain. Some activities may be limited to some patients because their joints and bone conditions cannot return to their pre-accutane state. Chronic joint inflammation can also be observed in some patients limiting a lot of physical activities such as sports.
The effects of accutane treatment are not limited to the joints. Some patients complain of feeling dried out during the course of the treatment. Chapped and dry lips which may persist long after accutane treatment had stopped is also a side effect. Some may even continue to apply lip balms to moisturize their lips years after having accutane treatment. Other patients also complain about having dry eyes accompanied by strange grainy sensation.
These are the positive and negative effects of accutane treatment. Whether to try it or not depends on you. It is always best to consult a dermatologist or doctor if you are considering accutane treatment for moderate to severe acne problems.
Hey guys
some info to share.I have been on roaccutane for 10 weeks and have discovered that the only thing that works for my dry lips is Blistex DCT. In case you were going crazy …worked fro me ,it could work for you !
If you are on Accutane, use Aquaphor by Eucerin. Trust me it will be your best friend not only on your lips, but where your skin is over dried.
Vhiteszi you’re absolutely right, Aquaphor is amazing, my doctor gave me like 7 sample sized ones, its really good
Ive been on accutane for a month Im getting worse hopefully clears up soon but I use for my lips this lotion Walgreens Pharmacist made its wonderful aka Happy Harrys my lips were bleeding and had cuts the next day no more peeling its good stuff you should try it.
what about fatigue, and depression?
will i feel tired alot and not what to do stuff with my friends, and will i be emotional and will i have spaze attacks :p?
Lip Balm iz your best friend when on this. I took accutane when I was 16(I’m 31 now) and I ran through blistex like a fiend. Even to this day I have to use it. That medicine iz harsh but it werks. I rarely get breakout, even 15 years later
I have been on accutane twice over the course of 10 years. 3 years after second treatment my cystic acne flared up again. I decided to try a holistic approach and bought a reference manual by Bastyr university, covering vitamin/mineral solutions for myriad problems A-Z. That was 9 years ago and my acne is cured.
Natasha – if you are feeling depressed, please tell your dr. While not common, severe depression can be a side effect and worsen over time. please tell your dr. and if he advises to quit taking, consider Bastyr as it worked for me! Good luck.
I have been wanting to go on accutane, but I am 34 right now and I would like to have children soon. Has anyone had children around my age after getting on accutane and has there been any problems?
You’ll have no problems having children after taking Accutane as long as you wait at least 1 month (before trying to conceive) after being on the treatment because the medicine stays in your system that long. Some wait longer.
I’d like to share my experience on isotretinoin. I didn’t take Accutane; I took a generic form called “Claravis”. It has the exact same ingredients, side effects, and results as Accutane but it’s a fraction of the price. I was prescribed it by my dermatologist who explained to me that Accutane was the only isotretinoin for a long time and their company held all rights to the ingredients used. I believe he said after 20 years that company had to release it to the public and now other companies are using the same ingredients but for a cheaper price (don’t quote me look that up first!).
Another tip for saving money is when you receive your 30 day dose, of 60mg daily, request a 45 day supply which is in which they give you 40mg pills where you take one 40mg pill the first day and the following day you take two. Of course it only works if you’re taking 60mg. I had an emergency come up that delayed my next appointment so this came in handy. Also if you can’t schedule an appt before you run out, don’t worry! The medication is fully active in your system for up to a month just don’t wait that long to reschedule.
Lastly, I know there are a lot of possible side effects, and everyone is different. I was lucky because my only side effects were dry skin, chapped lips and a rash on my arm (from extreme cold weather). I recommend the same Aquaphor by Eucerin and “Pond” for extra dry skin they both work like a charm. I didn’t have any suicidal thoughts or tendencies, in fact I was prescribed YAZ birth control as my primary form and learned that after dealing with the side effects of the first two months it was well worth using. In my 23 years of living I’ve had no handle on my emotions, suicide, depression, are rooted deep in both sides of my family. My feelings of hopelessness, spasms of anger, crying spells, depression, and horrible cramps during my already irregular period went away after taking YAZ. My hormones are more balanced than they’ve ever been. I found out I was suffering from PMDD. I started taking YAZ two months before beginning my Claravis treatment therefore it wasn’t the result of having an acne-free face and body. My experience was a very pleasant one on Claravis, even if I didn’t see results until the last two months. It’s a product worth your time if you’re willing to eat a little better and follow your dosage. So whatever you do decide I hope it works for you! Good luck!