Has anybody taken Roaccutane???

mae

Has anybody taken Roaccutane? My doctor has referred me to a dermatologist with a view of taking it for my acne. I have tried absolutley everything else including detox, herbalist, Nlite (£400 cost), glycolic acid (£50 per treatment) vitamins, antibiotics, creams etc etc and I do stick to them and give them a good chance. I have suffered with this since I was about 15 and am 35 this year.. I only get a few spots on my face around jaw line chin nose and forehead but my biggest problem is bad on my chest and back. As you can imagine this has affected such things as going swimming with my children. I completely cover up on holiday and have to choose my clothes very carefully so I'm not showing any skin. I am now on my last resort with this roaccutane??
Thanks

LITTLEMISSFLOWER

Hi Mae, I Had Acne For Years Really Bad On My Back And Chest.i Did Start Taking Roaccutane But It Is Very Strong And I Stoped Taking It Because Of The Side Effects. I No Its Really Bad And Im Not Saying You Should Do This. But I Started Going On A Sunbed And It Really Helped I Dont Do It Anymore. But I Do Take Mulivitamins And Only Get The Odd Spot Now

LITTLEMISSFLOWER

Sorry Also You Should Go Swiming As I Found The Water Really Helps. Dont Worry About What People Think.people That Have Never Had Acne Dont Understand How Much It Affects You. Have You Tried Dolcin T ? Sorry Cant Spell It

skintscotsman

Yes I have taken Roaccutane and it was fine.

There are significant side effects: I suffered from lots of nosebleeds and very dry skin, but since I have completed the course I've never ever had a problem with acne...only the occasional spot from sweat or dirt or something.

If your acne really gets you down then Roaccutane is worth a try.

Get on the course before the summer though: I was on the course during summer and really had to cover up as you are more susceptible to being burned while on Roaccutane. I've got very sallow skin and tan very, very well but while I was on Roaccutane I burned quite easily.

I can't really remember if I suffered from any mood swings or anything like that though ie non-physical side effects. I was about 15/16 at the time though so my parents maybe put it down to being a stroppy teenager

I suffered from dry lips for a good few years after the course of Roaccutane though....but this was a minor inconvenience once compared to the acne and the possible scarring acne leaves behind.

I think it's worth trying.

My Dad called it Internal Sunshine!!! lol

mae

Thanks for your replies.. Littlemissflower yes I do go on sunbeds now and again but doesn't really help enough..I've not tried dolicin T but I may ask my doctor for some..
Skintscotman thanks for letting me know your experience its good to hear it worked for you, my main concern is that even though I have acne my skin is unusually not oily it is dry so if I start this treatment goodness knows how dry it will get.. But I am at my wits end at what else to try.
Thanks

shokadelika

MY friend took it payed privately for the prescription and has Acne on her chest and back she is 35 and had a lot of side effects with the treatment,it did not work for her.There are a few groups one here http://www.accutaneaction.com/ where people have suffered serious side effects and a Congressional hearing into suicides which may be connected to it!.Vitamin A in high doses has been reported as effective without the side effects http://www.mercola.com/2002/jan/23/accutane.htm

accountnurse

You'll find lots of help and advice here:

http://biochemistryofbeauty.com/phpBB/profile.php?mode=register&sid=fa3b655c48f89eb0244c2f8d9e845a96

You'll need to register but it's well worth it.

Also try

http://skincarerx.com/phorum/index.html

the acne forum is full of personal experience help

good luck

*Sparkle*_3

Oh noooo dont do it!!

Sorry, i have to say it.
Roaccutane is extremely strong and as previously mention it has serious side effects, it takes such a long time to leave your body.


I work in a medical aesthetic centre, we do things like laser hair removal,skin treatments and much more....
I would strongly suggest you come to one of our clinics for a free no obligation skin assesment, we have so many Patients with damaged skin and the results i have seen are excellent.
We are using a fantastic product called Cosmedix, its very different from all the others.
It works the papillary dermis were other products cannot reach, the papillary dermis is deep within your skin, were all your NEW skin cells are produced.
Other creams and potions all sit on the epidermis and basically do nothing but clog and irritate the skin.
The products are chirally correct which means they have no harmful, irritating chemicals in that inflame your skin.

We used to do Glycolics but have stopped this as its a irratant that inflames the skin, we now use the cosmedix peels which are great.
I can personally recommend them, i have had one done myself plus i'm using the products i have noticed and others have noticed too that my skin is great now!

Its also about the diet too, its an old saying but its true," you are what you eat....." you need to be eating fresh produce and have a balanced diet.
Look out for things like nuts,seeds, berry's(blueberrys), fish as well....

I hope that helps and please feel free to PM me.

maryotuam

My son took roacutane when he was 17. He had tried everything else and suffered a lot of horrible abuse from other teenagers including strangers. I thought he was ready to have a nervous breakdown. It took a while for the benefits to kick in and he still had some remnants of very bad acne when he finished the course but it continued to improve He looks and feels great now and was able to enjoy the latter end of his teenage years.

He had some dry skin whilst on treatment and was monitered by blood tests. However in his case I wished he had taken it sooner.

mae

Sparkle Thanks for your post and I will read up on Cosmedix but my belief now is that after everything I have put on topically that it is no good treating the outside and not the inside. I need something for both.. Maybe the cosmedix would be something to use along side or after the roaccutane?? As for my diet I completely agree and I eat very healthily, seeds, nuts, detoxes now again but still not clear skin so food alone isn't going to do it for me unfortunately.. Also I've spent so much on private treatments I mean it must runs in to over a thousand pound that I am now going to try the NHS I can't afford to keep experimenting.

*Sparkle*_3

Your welcome Mae, cosmedix philosophy is to "treat the skin from inside out and outside in!"
Here's their website for more information https://www.cosmedix.com, i know a woman who can fix your skin her practice is at the cromwell clinic http://www.cromwell-hospital.co.uk/htmlpages/contact.asp.
She's a director for cosmedix and A.M.I.A her company is called medico beauty, she is absolutly fantastic and has helped people from all over the world!
If you want me to put you in contact with her let me know.
Are you planning to have anymore children?

Good luck!