MY ACCUTANE JOURNEY | acne, side effects, results, tips, skincare *everything you need to know*

my accutane journey! sharing with you guys my whole accutane/acne experience & all the tips I have. Gonna get into my skin background, why I decided to start accutane, the effects on my skin throughout and after, the process of being on accutane logistically, the side effects I had, how I managed those side effects, my tips, and how I feel about my skin now. Super honest & raw conversation with u guys about my real experience!

*This video is not intended as medical advice. All thoughts and opinions are my own. My experience may be different than yours. Please seek medical advice if you are considering accutane!*

timestamps:
my skin background 2:23
why I decided to start accutane 5:27
how long i was on it/dosage 6:06
the effects on my skin throughout and after 6:36
the process of being on accutane logistically 8:05
the side effects I had 10:08
how I managed those side effects 12:30
my tips / things i wish i knew 19:40
how I feel about my skin now 20:41
the hype up you need if you are starting accutane 22:57

**IF YOU'RE READING THIS** comment if you've ever been on accutane or if you are about to start !

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hi ! I’m Lucia, and I’m a 24 year old living in chicago & working a 9-5 in marketing.
I share my life navigating my early twenties, eating gluten free, and trying to become the best version of myself.

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[LuciaCordaro]

so glad to be able to share my journey with you all! pls comment any questions you have about accutane / where you are at on your journey <3

[smallbusinessphotographers]

In month 2 of accutane, literally so hard to get to classes sometimes because my skin is worse than when I started.
Literally so depressing when people are like "why is your face so red?"
I used to be very social. Now I dont talk to anyone.
Im just accepting this for now.
Thanks for the encouragment :)

[aacunningham]

I’m on a higher dose as well and my skin has cleared up significantly but still getting tiny breakouts into month 5 which is SO disheartening, so it’s reassuring to see that some people do take a little bit longer than the standard 4-6 months to get completely clear ❤.

[Pianomagic]

I was on accutane in high school! it really did change my life, though the side effects during were horrible! (my skin was sooo red/dry--I don't think I was as on top of moisturizing as you were.) I still get the occasional hormonal break-out or two, but it's sooo much less than my teen days. I've been living with my acne scars for years but I'm thinking of trying some retinol product for em soon! (esp. as I'm super close to 30 lol.) I loved hearing your journey!

[jamaljaquice]

does the lower the dose mean the longer it takes ? i wanna clear up fast but i dont think my skin is severe enough to go up to 50 or 60. im on 20 rn even tho i was given 10mg cause i dont believe 10 mg is enough for me and this is from a doctor not a dermo

[trendsudpates]

I used to have lots of dry skin and I started moisturizing and don’t feel it anymore and currently with no side effects except the acne got worse been a month in now is it working?

[sophiebernstorf]

So excited for this video!!! I’m in the journey now!

[arnobroy]

I'm on accutane for 46 days, acne spots are severe on my face, will they fade away??

[dawnsullivan]

you look radiant!!! I hav often wondered about treatment for scaring...I'll interested in seeing how that would work for you...

[rebeccakazdoy]

Did you do aquaphor on your face at all? I feel like I can’t keep up with moisturizing and I don’t know if that’s helping?

[-kr-]

This was so informative, thanks for sharing your journey! Do you know if accutane targets hormonal acne as well?

[batoolasif]

Did you apply any retinol while on accutane like tretinoin or anything like that?

[miaconte]

Would you ever feel insecure during work or zoom meetings?

[xMacMac]

Hey girl, I am just about to start and honestly am so anxious about starting to feel side effects and just taking that first pill will be mentally tough. (I’m a nurse and tend to think the worst things will happen to me)… anyways… was wondering if your stomach problems resolved after you finished the course?

[dineosibiya]

thank you for sharing you look amazing, l agree clean eating is essential, kindly confirm you were on 60 dosage?

[miaconte]

Would you get nosebleeds everyday for months?

[manalkhan]

Can i use topical isotreitoin while being on accutane?? My doc recommended me that!

[JessicaByd]

which brand were you on? I am starting month 3 of CLaravis!

[czhaok]

So you had a failed accutane course, your skin wasn’t that dry and you finished early.. got it ✅

You’ll have breakouts very soon and have to go on it again. Clear skin or not, you didn’t complete the course so in your medical records it’ll be recorded as a failed course. If your skin wasn’t that dry, it wasn’t absorbing it’s that simple. You can think you’re a medical marvel and special I guess, but that’s the reality.

Good luck on round 3 x