is accutane/epuris worth it? 

I’m on a low dose of accutane as well and I’m soooo incredibly pleased with how efficient it’s been for my fungal acne especially. It literally cleared in 2-3 weeks. It’s insane. My cystic acne has been popping up everyday here and there but I suspect it has something more to do with dead skin cells getting stuck underneath the surface with all this drying medication more so than hormonal flare ups. My lips need lip balm at almost all times of the day but they look completely normal and I’ve only now gotten my first sore from dryness which I got rid of quickly. I would really recommend slathering a water based moisturizer all over twice after cleansing everyday and then bringing sunscreen with you everyday, everywhere. I work outside in a cafe, and I’m on accutane during the summer months here in Denmark and I’m doing just fine (aaand I’m a ginger hahaha!) It’s definitely far more doable than I thought this journey would be and I definitely recommend going on a lower dose even if you’re desperate for results. I’m 6 weeks in and yesterday a friend told me that despite some of the dryness from leftover scabs, I’ve got porcelain texture now🥹 I got my life and confidence back.

Accutane SAVED my skin!!!! I had the absolute worst acne. It was rough on my body and I had a lot of body aches but it was sooo worth it.

I used Accutane in the 8th grade for a year after having very bad cystic acne. Since completing Accutane at age 13 I can count the number of pimples I have had since on one hand. I'm 25! It cured my acne for good and I'm so thankful

Today is a full month on Accutane & I’ve started purging a bit, but I was like you. I put it off for a while as I was terrified of side effects. If I would’ve went on it when my doctor first suggested it, I’d be just finishing my journey. But I refused at first and wanted to try all other methods. They all failed and so I’m excited to see my results from Accutane! My face is also always swollen bc of my constant break outs, so I’m excited to see my real face & jawline again at the end of this process!

Agree 1000%. I went on it and best decision of my life. Same here I was scared of all the horror stories…… I felt like a million dollars on it and so so happy I took the plunge! Thanks for sharing ❤️

Accurate can thin the oil glands and that can make the skin on your nose look smaller! A LOT of celebs go on a low dose for a few months before a rhinoplasty.

Thank you for sharing your experiences, both with accutane and post-year!! Your skin looks beautiful!! Listening to your videos have helped me have the courage to start accutane. I've been thinking about taking accutane since 2020 (the first time my doctor recommended it) but have been extremely scared and nervous about the side effects and its long term impact on my body. It was really helpful hearing your perspective with the side effects and how it made you feel. I'm so happy for you that you felt it was worth it!

I’ve been watching you for years and I really appreciate you sharing this with us. Really helped me make my decision to try it after being fed up with my skin for years

So happy for you that you did this!! Thanks for sharing this and all your previous videos about the experience. I've just started month #3, almost halfway there :)

Allegra, Your skin looks great! I also did accutane and agree it was the best decision, but I had to go on tretinoin after. For some reason I started getting minor acne during my 6th month which was frustrating because I literally cleared up in the first 2 months. Can you do a post accutane skincare routine?

I'm currently on accutane, only on day 2 now. I've been struggling since 3 years now, it always fluctuated between moderate to mild acne. Sometimes its better, but when I try to get rid of the acne marks or sometimes when I don't even do or change anything it often gets worse and I get an acne flare with these big inflamed under the neath pimples etc, it was horrible, annoying and so persistant, I also tried many things already, I've been to a dermatologist last year, it helped a bit but in like july/september it got worse again so I decided to go to the dermatologist and ask for accutane. He saw my struggle and the things I already tried, I would say right now my acne wasn't as worse as in september because I had to wait almost 2 months for an appointment but it was still bad so he agreed on putting me on accutane. I was also very afraid of the side effects but this is my last hope and I would try anything now for clear skin. So far I have no side effects because I just started but I really hope that it will clear my skin someday. I've been dreaming since 3 years to wake up with clear skin, to be able to go out without makeup and do the other stuff I avoided because of my acne. The mental struggle is really hard. It is exactly as you described, the first thing I do when I wake up is to look at my skin and see if I have more or less pimples.

At least you are now free from your acne. It was a long journey for you. More Power to You! :D

So happy for you that you had a good experience with it 💛

I know put more cream on my face and it does help. Your skin is glowing honey🤩💫!

Woof city- I’m on month 6th right now (out of 8) and damn I wake up and feel like a legit sponge that’s never felt water. I also had moderate persistent acne and Satan bless it’s saved my skin but I legit feel hungover everyday. So it makes me feel more human that you felt the same. *types this while lathering my face in aquaphor*

I just want to say to anyone who is interested in accutane but maybe don’t have the funds or healthcare or perhaps are even afraid, I would like to say LOOK INTO TAKING VITAMIN A!!! I take 10,000IU vitamin A capsules everyday and have seen a dramatic difference in my acne. It’s basically a cheaper and lower risk approach to accutane, which is basically just a medical dose of vitamin A. Peace and love y’all ❤️🥰

Perfectly beautiful, Allegra!❤️

I've had accutane since I was 14 (now I'm 25). At the time when I had it, obviously I didn't do much research and just fully trust the derm. but as I got older, acne starts to flare up every 2 years and I'd go back to derm again and get another accutane. One point, the derm increased the dosage (from 10 mg to 20mg) and still not much difference made. I feel so helpless now bcs I don't want to go through accutane nor do I want to take doxycycline 😭 Those are just temporary for me, and I've always stick to dermatology-certified skincare routine.

I am 50 . I went on accutane way back in the early 90s. I have never had a problem with cystic acne since. Id hate to see this taken off the market because cystic Acne ruines your life! Thank goodness for the makers of Accutane!

Congratulation on the vídeo👏🏻 and I wish you a great day 🌞

Glad it worked for you hope it lasts. I loved my post accutane skin but sadly after a year my acne returned full blast. I managed to get rid of it again with pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). Also, the anxiety was so overwhelming as was the back pain that it caused me to quit my job temporarily so I would never try it again.

I just started 40mg per day today. I have some acne on my back and face. I forgot to mention that I’m a 39 year old man wtf???? Isn’t it a little late in life for this??? How long does it take for my skin to clear up ?? Thanks 😊

hey Allegra, what was your dosage? and how frequently did you take the pills? thanks!

My new derm FINALLY prescribed Accutane after I've suffered over 10 years with adult acne. I wish I'd found a new derm years ago!

Perfect timing. I have a derm appointment tomorrow and I’m going to ask about accutane. Did you notice any gut health issues while on/after taking accutane?

THANK YOU for this video you it’s extremely helpful I needed to hear this! Was your diet more or less the same before and after being on it?

This video came at the perfect time. I’m considering going on accutane. I’ve tried everything..

I am on accutan for 5 months, and see no difference on my skin. 40 mg per day. I should keep using it for one more month. Dont know what to expect😔

I was really hoping you would tell us about your skincare routine now, what products you use etc. I am on a second round of accutane because mine came back, so fingers crossed this is gonna fix it forever

After a year, I still have some scarring that bothers me a bit but oh my god was it worth it. I'd like to do some microneedling or something but I'm not desperate to change my skin the way I was when I first went on it.

Did you do monthly facials while you were on the medication? If so what type

What is your morning and night routine? What are the product you used during accutane (from the start till end) ?

Excellent Questions. Thanks for the tips

thanks for sharing this ! 💕

Hi Allegra! I’m considering Accutane but nervous about going on the large amounts of birth control and its effects on my hormones. Have you noticed any issues with hormones or mental health due to the birth control since getting off it?

what do you look for in a facial? are you doing peels or anything else specific? do you have a spot in Toronto you recommend? sometimes i feel like facials are a lot of money for just a steam, a mask, and some moisturizers... stuff i could do at home

I might need this mine is like yours mild acne I was told that they only give people accutane when it’s severe glad we can get this too

I don't have a lot of acne, but i wanna get rid of it because my forehead is a big problem and i have some small acne on my face. people that did accutane who had way more than me now have a better skin than me. I wanna get rid of it even though people tell me i dont have a lot. is it still worth to do it?

Did you notice it affect your cycle at all? Or energy levels?

Me, starting this next week, at 29. Nervous, but already wishing I had committed to this sooner.

Which facial do you get at lac + beauty?

do you not use any medication anymore ie tretinoin or differin?

I’m just finishing my last month now. Did you notice any weight gain of bloating while on it?

What milligram were you on?

Hello Allegra 🤗

How much mg/dat?

I'm very happy for you

I’m 26! and only because of the generation of tiktok, am I finally going on it lol. Wish me luck and very minimal side effectx.. c’: I’ve had this condition since 8th grade, it was triggered by bullying.

Im on my 10th week and things are starting to look up :’)

I did that in high-school. Now it's illegal in US. Did u no that?❤

Are you still taking the birth control you had to pair the medication with?

Can you do another update pls and thank you 🫶🏻

Thankyou for sharing! Very useful💜

Do you find that micro needling has helped with the scars?

I actually noticed how tiny your nose looks, didn’t know acne meds did that!

💓💓💓

Wowwww cool

I don’t think your nose is any different.

Nice

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