I’m about to go on the drug accutane for my acne. I will be going on vacation in july. Then, would be my 4th month or 5th month while on accutane. I would like to know how my symptoms would be.
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How Bad Is Your Acne Or The Symptoms During The 4th Or 5th Month Of Accutane?
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One of the most common ways of treating acne is the use of retinoids. Retinoids are substances derived from Vitamin A, which attempt to cure acne by normalizing the lifecycle of follicle cells. There are two types of such substances, based on application: external (topical) and oral. The best known external retinoids are Retin-A, Differin and Tazorac, while the oral retinoids list is headed by the popular Accutane.
However, about one quarter of the patients who used Accutane or other drugs based on isotretinoin may relapse and require additional treatment.
But the biggest drawback of retinoids is the long list of side effects, which sometimes makes retinoids look like a disease rather than a cure.
The most common side effects are dry skin and nosebleeds. Many patients have also reported liver problems, while a few complained of depression. However, the scientific community is still split on the issue of depression. More seriously, isotretinoin is known to cause birth defects, which is why female patients have to use two separate forms of birth control or vow abstinence during the treatment. Pregnant women are not allowed to use anything but the mildest treatments.
The bottom line is that retinoids are a good idea if one can cope with the side effects. This begs the question: why not use something just as effective, but without the side effects. Acne treatment systems, such as ClearPores: http://www.clearpores.com/clicks/clickth… are also popular because of their success in dealing with the condition, but lack the extreme side that makes retinoids a pain to use. The choice between these treatments is yours.
the acne symptoms are pretty much gone by that point. usually after 2-3 months the acne subsides, though you may have a few slight breakouts through your whole course.
oh and don’t listen to darla’s mom. accutane is effective. in fact, it’s the most effective thing available. you can get pregnant after accutane, you just have to wait 1 month. after a month off of accutane, there is no accutane related risk to future pregnancies.
It won’t really stop and the side effects are horrible- watch out if you ever want to have babies and are a girl -this stuff is dangerous and inneffective!!- The best way to clear your skin is holistically through diet. You are probably deficient in B vitamins if you are still growing or getting your monthly-Begin by getting a good b complex-no scrip needed and switch to organic and whole foods- watch out for beef and milk containing hormones- they will destroy your skin. use a good cleaning regimen for your skin-natural environmentally friendly soaps work best research online-seek help at a wholefoods store. At least explore the natural options before you poison your body with the short term “promise” of a solution that will get you long term damage. Be well-I Hope you make a safer choice.