Okay, so I’ve been dealing with this acne thing for a while now, and it’s been a real pain. I tried all sorts of stuff, creams, washes, you name it. Nothing really did the trick. Then someone told me about Accutane. I did some digging, and it seemed like some folks had good results with it, but it also sounded pretty intense.
After talking to a dermatologist online at Clear Health, they suggested trying a small dose, just 40 mg every three days. That’s way less than what some people take. The doc said it might take a bit longer to see changes with such a low dose, but it could be a gentler way to go.
Here’s how it went down:
- First Few Weeks: Honestly, not much happened. My skin was still pretty much the same. I was kind of bummed, but I figured it takes time.
- Month Two: I started noticing my skin getting a little drier than usual. Nothing crazy, just had to use moisturizer more often. Also, my lips were chapped pretty much all the time. Lip balm became my new best friend.
- Month Three: Things started to look up. I was getting fewer new pimples, and the old ones seemed to be healing faster. My skin still wasn’t perfect, but it was definitely better.
- Month Four: I feel the situation is under control. I am quite happy about what I saw in the mirror. Even my friends say my skin looks nice. I still use the lip balm and the moisturizer, I think they did great help.
- Month Five: It is almost clear now. There were still some red marks. But the doc said that was normal.
- Month Six: Now my skin is as clean as a whistle. I feel I finally got rid of that annoying acne.
Final Thoughts
So, that’s my story with microdosing Accutane. It took a while, but it eventually worked for me. I didn’t experience any of the scary side effects some people talk about, probably because I was on such a low dose. Of course, everyone’s different, so what worked for me might not work for you. But if you’re struggling with acne and considering Accutane, it might be worth talking to a doctor about starting with a small dose and seeing how it goes. Just be patient, and keep that lip balm handy!
