One month

I started on Accutane just one month ago.  I can’t believe it’s already been that much time since I began.  So where have I gone in just four weeks?

Week 1:  Flared skin, increasing dryness
Week 2:  Whiteheads, swollen acne, more dryness
Week 3:  Less whiteheads and pimples, nosebleeding starts, cracking skin
Week 4:  clearer skin, one or two whiteheads, more nosebleeds, really dry skin

My worst side effects right now are increasing body aches (not horrible, but present), dry eyes, dry and cracking skin, dry lips, and abdomen achiness.  I’m not sure whether any of this is really serious but I’m going to talk to my dermatologist to make sure I’m okay.

I guess I’ll be on Accutane for another 8-12 weeks and then I should be done!  Let’s hope this next month is easier!