Why is my face still not clearer when I'm on Accutane for 3 whole months??

Question

I have been on accutane for exactly three months, and I am so sick of it because my acne was sporadic, on and off moderate because I was always good with washing my face. But, my face is bad as ever since I have been on it, and I keep telling myself it will get better soon but its frustrating because its only WORSE than before for three months hardly no improvement. I feel like giving up, but I've suffered this long I don't want to. I worry the sun i was in all summer slowed the process, because I have fair skin even though I wore sunblock. I feel achy joints when running so I can't run, chapped lips, now dry eyes, low motivation and confidense. I know if I got off it know Id feel a lot more free, but then Id be a quitter and 3 tough months of crappy acne I waited for improvement down the drain. I just thought this stuff would help me faster, like some results the first month! any experts? my doc says he has a lot of respect for this drug and that it is solid, but Im just DONE with waiting. every day sucks and I have pimples and whiteheads that I sometimes have to pop, and it seems like this stuff is just sucking.

cmon guys, i need help!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Because you touch yourself at night

Answer 2

dude i have the exact same problem!

my dermatologist prescribed me to about 3 different medicines and i've been taking them for about 2 months now and if anything my acne is more apparent than it was before. which is really stupid considering how many pennies i had to pull out of my jar for it.

I guess me and you should just keep trying different products. trust me I know where you're coming from. It really sucks and I just want it to go away.

Answer 3

depression is one of the side effects that some people get from being on accutaine. not many, but some, so you might wanna tell a doctor this.

go to a dermatologist and ask if there is something wrong, like if youre not using it right or if it just doesnt suit you because if you stay on it and its not working and the side effects are getting worse, then thats baaaaad.

Answer 4

mabey u should try proactiv solution ur that new neutrogena skin id

Answer 5

You need to go back to your doctor and tell him about the side effects.  Different drugs work for different people and it might be that this drug isn't suitable for you.  I would have thought you would have seen some effect by now.  The sun should have actually helped your skin not made it worse.

What topical lotions do you use?  Have you spoken to the doctor about those because it may be that hey aren't right for you and may actually be amking the problem worse.

Just because this drug isn't working for you it doesn't mean others won't.