Isotretinoin: Isonoin Review

kaycee 9:35 PM acne , Product Reviews 16 (na) komento

I've tried mild facial wash, aloe vera, witch hazel, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, retinol, clindamycin, doxycycline, Foreo, Clarisonic, green tea, peppermint tea, toothpaste, honey, Aztec clay masks, apple cider vinegar, chemical peel, monthly facials, and oxygen treatments. You name it, I've tried it just to get clear skin. All these products would work temporarily, but as soon as I was hit with external factors, stress, or that time of the month I would surely breakout. I've already spent thousands just to address this problem. Finally, because of its persistence, my Derma decided to put me on a low dose of Isotretinoin. Since my acne was now mild, I was put on 10mg, 4x a week. So that's 40mg per week. I am using the brand Isonoin. I will post my monthly updates here, and so far I'm on month 2. But first, a little background just to know what we're getting on.

What is Isotretinoin?

This is the only acne treatment that attacks all four causes of acne — excess oil production, clogged pores in the skin, too much of the bacteria P. acnes, and inflammation. One course of treatment generally takes about 4 to 5 months. Common side effects is dryness and severe birth defects. You cannot donate blood or excessively drink alcohol while on this drug.

Monthly Review

1st Month

Excessively dry lips that no lip balm could calm down. Delayed period. Insomnia, couldn't sleep until 2 am. Got a lot of tiny bumps on the cheeks. Cystic acne were few.

2nd Month

Dry lips have lessened, was able to cure it with drinking lots of water. Delayed period. Insomnia. No more tiny bumps. Only cystic acne. Felt excessive dryness on other parts of the body, like underarms and face. Experienced blurry vision.

3rd Month-5th Month

Still experiencing those dry lips. No more excessive dryness on other parts of the body. No longer get acne even if medication is skipped, ate chocolates, or had a sip of soda. Though I get tiny bumps from time to time especially when the time of the month is near. Never has cystic acne so far. Still having trouble sleeping.

Stay tuned for the monthly updates!

UPDATE:

After taking low dose isotretinoin for more than 6 months acne still emerged. I have consulted my dermatologist, and he has placed me in a high dose prescription. I have been taking 50mg/day for 6 months now and my skin has been clear. No more cystic acne. One thing I noticed is the little bumps, which sometimes leaves marks and go away the next day, still emerges. Since I was done with my dose and I wasn't getting fairly big acne anymore, what I did was to stop taking isotretinoin. I invested in the 'The Ordinary Peeling Solution' and I never got that small bumps I have been complaining about. Even if I sleep late, had that time of the month or drink milk, no more acne. So this is an effective treatment. Finally, I have controlled my acne which I have been dealing with since I was 18. Hope my journey has helped you gain inspiration and believe that the battle is close to over once we start this treatment.