MY FULL ACCUTANE JOURNEY | side effects, cost, will it come back?

[@halley2665]

I love how you’re using such a big trial as a way to educate others! I just finished accutane in September and I’m feeling so confident in my skin. I still get a couple pimples here and there but my skin is so much less painful.

[@beatrizlopez3992]

Thank you for being so vulnerable with us. I'm starting Accutane in December and I hope I can look back at my progress pictures and feel happy about my own skin and not have to hide everyday under makeup.

[@augustinemuller8549]

this is crazy, I feel like you just started it!

[@czlowiekpomidor]

Im 3 months on accutane right know and my skin is completely clear, even my dermatologist was surprised it happened so fast. I still need to take the whole dose so i will be taking it for next 5 months or so. And then i will need to fix the scarring. It took 3 months to get my skin clear and I struggled almost 2 years before that because I didn't want to go to the doctor and belived I can fix it myself 🥴 don't be like me. I also have very little side effects from accutane. So i highly recommend, its saving the last of my self esteem

[@meriemmd205]

What dosage are you taking ?

[@czlowiekpomidor]

@@meriemmd205 30 mg

[@czlowiekpomidor]

@@meriemmd205 30 mg per day. I don't know if you can see my previous answer (I think it disappeared) so I'm answering again

[@czlowiekpomidor]

30 mg per day

[@czlowiekpomidor]

@@memoonasaeed4408 im 58 kg and i will end my treatment after 8 months. I do have some minor side effects but the most annoying part is that i can't wear contacts because my eyes are dry. Only glasses for know. Im doing good otherwise. But it's different for everyone so try to get through this, if you can. The effects are so worth it. Wishing you luck, stay strong ❤️

[@laur7021]

this purple / pink color suits you sooo well!! & ty marla ive followed u for so long & we r like the same age, and i have also struggled severely w acne. Its so nice to see representation & im so happy u have made it through the journey, ur skin is seriously glowing !

[@miatringali04]

i'm about to start accutane, this give me hope! thank you so much marla!!!!!

[@jacobmandouglaswatchingacc9377]

How are you doing now

[@sifarcsbeautystore]

How is it going or how did it go..:: I started my last 3days

[@AbbieBecker]

Thank you so much for this! I’m on it right now and I’m struggling to look in the mirror some days. Just feels good to know I’m not alone

[@AriannaSharma]

I've struggled with my skin for years now and have tried every product or solution you could think of even acne medication. I finally start Accutane soon and despite of the potential side effects I feel so ready. It is so frustrating feeling like nothing works. I'm too afraid to change my products I'm too afraid to keep using my products because I don't see results. I hate wearing makeup each time knowing I should allow my skin to breathe yet I can't go out without the makeup because I feel as if im unattractive and everyone's staring at my skin. It truly takes such a toll on me yet I know we are ourselves biggest critics because any time I've been around others with acne, I thought nothing of it and never saw them different bc of it. Im hoping this journey goes well.

[@reiannamarquez]

i totally feel your pain ☹️ i’ve also been struggling for years and i’m deciding if i should finally go on accutane. do you mind sharing an update on the treatment and any side effects you’ve had from it? i’m just scared of the risks that come from it but i’m so tired of dealing with my acne 😭

[@AriannaSharma]

@@reiannamarquez Hi yes! so i started Accutane in February and its now June so this is my like going on 5th month, If I'm being brutally honest I feel super discouraged I can say my acne as of active pimples and breakouts have lessened appearance wise as in I don't have as many pimples that are surfaced and coming out of my face but My face still looks like it is filled with acne (could be scarring?) and I've had "Flushing" (red skin that I believe is a side effect bc i did not experience this prior to taking the medication) at my last checkup I was told I'm looking at 2 more months then I'll get off but I doubt that because my skin is not yet clear. (I know they have to extend treatment sometimes so I may be on it for longer) but besides that I have hope and feel as if the medication is working slowly but surely! my side effects were tolerable occasional lower back & muscle pain, migraines, purging (which is expected) and dry skin and nose. My current routine as for products is Vanicream cleanser and Vanicream moisturizer (in the tub with a pump I don't recommend the one in a bottle bc it contains hyaluronic acid and Accutane makes your skin super sensitive it can damage and burn) these side effects are very tolerable and nothing major, I do see a slight difference and I am just being patient , that is key everyone's experience is different and it takes a different amount of time for everyone. I would def recommend getting on it and i will even try to come back after i finish the medication with an update, my dermatologist told me when i began taking it, Patience is key and your skin gets worse before it gets better! I'm going to tell them about my concerns regarding my scarring at my next appointment but do not let the internet scare you out of taking it, the side effects are not bad. If you do go on it stay hydrated and eat a meal or snack before taking it. I hope this helps somehow! I say yes to going on it, I can't wait for my results. Good luck :) (sorry this is long lol)

[@emilyclark1958]

Amazing! So proud of you! You’re so strong! Having acne sucks but you handled it like a champ and I’m happy you are content with the results ❤️

[@devsanghani8348]

Started my accutane journey today....hope everything goes well 🤞

[@muskan_mangla]

How is it going?

[@devsanghani8348]

@@muskan_mangla It's going pretty good.. i think rn I am going through purging stage getting few more breakouts since last 1 week... I am just experiencing dry lips and no side effects till now 🤧

[@rishabhavasthi6460]

@@devsanghani8348i started the same time as you and I also have the same experience, only dry lips. Are you from india?

[@devsanghani8348]

@@rishabhavasthi6460 Yeah bro

[@rishabhavasthi6460]

@@devsanghani8348 good luck on your journey bro💪

[@Monawaat_Shaeeka]

you're so beautiful even with the bad acne, you still looked so pretty

[@FirstnameLastname-pe3ky]

It's incomprehensible how people will worry so much about acne and in the same sentence say I can't wait to permanently damage and prematurely age my skin again, aka tan. I would literally kill (no) to reverse even just one single tan and here you are with perfect skin looking forward to permanent premature skin ageing.

[@nataliazd7559]

thank you so much for this’m! been on accutane for 10 weeks, 40 more weeks to go (i’ll be on it for a year). i can’t wait for a clear skin and just feel better!!

[@Katie-zo3ep]

how is it going for you?

[@ayushkumarsagar10a21]

bro pls give update

[@heartshapedsweets]

Marla your story is so comforting for me to hear. I remember when you first started posting about your skin! Im 3 weeks into a antibiotic called Lymecycline and my skin is purging atm but getting a little better. Sending so much love to you!! You are so lovely to watch 💗

[@yasuof3291]

i was taking lymecycline for basically 2 years seems like a crazy long time but its cause they’d work and then after i stopped they come back at one point it came back soo bad, I registered with a dermatologist but in the uk if u want nhs dermatologist you have to wait ages so for another year i had to keep using lymecycline.

[@catherinejo947]

i had extreme acne during my teens. took acne at 16 for about a year. 23 now. its never come back, such great results.

[@katelynleischner]

Thank you for sharing your journey! It’s encouraging to hear it gets better as I’m also on accutane rn!

[@Thrifting_Angels_studios]

I’m glad you look so much better, keep it up! Love you!

[@gabriellavanhoosier5284]

you should come back and make this video in a year, because im a year off acetone, and I've definitely noticed some pimples coming back, especially around my mouth. It completely cleared my backne though!!

[@gabriellavanhoosier5284]

***acutane!!

[@mariaafsana4459]

​@@gabriellavanhoosier5284wow that's great!! I also have back acne & wanna start accutane. what kind of side effects did you face? and how long did you take them?

[@annoynnnmous]

started accutane today! wish me luck..

[@kingbricheribo8847]

Currently doing day 21 of Accutane. My acne is getting worse😭. I've been told that it's normal to have acne flare up during the first weeks of treatment, but will clear off with time. I hope I will have a great testimony to give after 6 months

[@kunapareddyyamini1412]

How is it now

[@mohdrayyan4702]

Reply please

[@camilar.369]

How are you now?

[@balisnchz7189]

My son started the pills yesterday and I’m just so concerned of the depression part and suicidal thoughts…ugh I’m praying and hoping he doesn’t experience the side effects.

[@SeaSlug.silly.]

Please update me. I’m a teen (15F) and have been begging my family to start me on it.

[@balisnchz7189]

@@SeaSlug.silly. hello, in 2 weeks it will be 1 month since he started the medication. I plan on taking pictures so I can see a difference (or not). So far he’s being doing great. I haven’t seen any mood changes, etc (so thankful for that). He mentioned that he feels his lips and the corners on his mouth dry and I told him to apply carmex and that’s normal. I’ll touch back on the 15th of June.

[@adronator]

He’s more likely to have those mental health issues without treating the acne.

[@control_alt_delete4894]

You can go on very low dose accutane to maintain results. I have been on 10mg for 5 years with no issues, no dryness, just clear skin.

[@mizasaif]

i'm following u since u have a breakout on your high school until u take accutane. OMG! how fast time flies !

[@makoscry8378]

I’m on month 4 and it’s so unbelievably worth it.

[@lauraduarte6480]

do you have acne scars? if you do how are you dealing with them?

[@alexisdever8983]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us:) You are glowing⭐️

[@MarlaCatherine]

thank you so much!!

[@jessicawood5880]

Vanicream moisturizer and cleanser works wonders!! I’ve been using since I got off accutane and it’s a super simple and clean product. I definitely recommend it to maintain accutane results

[@aacunningham1]

There is a topical version of spironolactone called Wilevi! It blocks the androgen receptors in the skin without the systemic side effects of spiro.

[@Monawaat_Shaeeka]

you're right, I use tazarotene cream 0.1% and it works great! its stronger than Arazlo and its affordable where I live (Middle East) so I continue use it and I am breakouts free.

[@PresstheMess]

I am starting accutane next month and this video really helped!

[@DauntlessZelious]

I'm going to in a month... good luck to u

[@VanteSin]

​​@@DauntlessZeliousdid it help?

[@DauntlessZelious]

@VanteSin it's been great my skin is super clear. 1000% would recommend

[@VanteSin]

@@DauntlessZelious I am happy for you and thanks for replying 🥰🩵

[@VanteSin]

@ I have just one more question🥰 did that medicine affect your menstrual cycle?

[@chloechloe3166]

I’ve been following for 5 years ❤

[@Truffoire]

what a gorgeous products! thanks for sharing it🥰

[@icekangz817]

had acne problems into since teens to late 40's and been on all sorts of meds for it and accutane is the only thing that works for me. there is a catch though and maybe its just my skin, but i am on my 3rd session of accutane because the first time i took it, it lasted about 1.5 years before i started getting breakouts again. the 2nd time i took it, it lasted about 2 years before i broke out again. now i am on my 3rd session. they said it causes depression but i dont have that problem, i feel worse having acne than not having acne so maybe it affects others differently. hopefully this session will last longer than 2 years of being on the program.

[@denitahouseman5632]

Have you heard of micro dosing accutane? People have been having super great experiences with no or minimal side effects taking like 10 or 20 mg pills 3x a week

[@ToRung]

Nice to see you💞 ✌🥰

[@mikrahzin]

Prednisone is a corticosteroid btw that was probably to help reduce inflammation

[@cynthiaz9223]

I wish I never took this poison. I never had any health issues until I took accutane. It caused me liver problems, crohn disease, riptured ovarian cyst, high blood sugar, anxiety disorder, it made my hair fall. Maybe it won't do the same for everyone but is it really worth the risk? I wish I can go back in time

[@May-ig4wr]

Hi may i know your dosage?

[@Zombie101]

sorry to hear your struggle. i too wish the same thing. Though i didnt get those issues, i am still doing my best to reverse the other types of perma sides.. what dose and length of time did you do?

[@clarasmith5717]

I am three weeks in on 20mg a day. My skin is getting worse. I have cystic acne, and although I say my skin is getting worse, it's not coming to a head to clear, it seems to be baby cysts on my jawline. And that worries me. Because my cysts usually last a year+ with discolouration lasting an extra year on top. My lips are a little dry. Nose a bit bloody. Weird dreams now and then. I've also noticed a rainbow of blackheads across my nose I've never had! I've always had cystic acne the size of golfballs. Should I worry about the blackheads? I'm the most self conscious I've ever been. X

[@reiannamarquez]

just wondering, how is your skin doing right now and have you experienced any more side effects?

[@shivangirathore401]

I completed my 3 months accutane journey my skin is clear now bt some redness h spot are still there now see wht will result aftr 6 mnth journey of accutane... Hopefully this blemishes will gone

[@baileyanderson1323]

Starting today! Wish me luck!!!!

[@keirachristoffer]

i started a week ago !!! we got this !!🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@hhhh.h954]

It will get better good luck ❤

[@MarlaCatherine]

good luck!! I hope everything goes smoothly for you! 🥰

[@Emilyyyy17]

How’s it going? Did it help much, debating on going on it because my acne is getting really bad.

[@baileyanderson1323]

@@Emilyyyy17my skin is soooo perfect now I love it!! No regrets! It’s my second time on accutane and it was so much better as for symptoms this time

[@rayleymcnutt2825]

I have been on spirolactone and I am thinking about acutane. I seriously haven’t had my period since I started the medication… My struggle is trying to find why I have acne, and if acutane will give me permanent effects.

[@lu-ft4kp]

thank you for this video! I'm on week 6 and my skin is puuuurrging🥲but it helps to hear about other people's experiences with accutane. Especially from a youtuber I've been following for quite a time🫶☺

[@sofiamalik2898]

I m also on week 6 ND my skin is soo purging ND bring dull ND rough . Can u plz tell me in how much time it'll starts better??

[@lu-ft4kp]

@@sofiamalik2898 hi😊 around month 5-6 it got better and now after being done with accutane I feel my skin getting even better. I haven’t had a pimple for many weeks now! Still have some hyperpigmentation but it doesn’t bother me. So it was totally worth it💞😮‍💨 But from what my derm told me I had a late reaction, so maybe it’ll get better for you sooner! Wish you all the best🫶🏼

[@fanipipin8619]

Started mine today.. wish me luck! Last month was the first time i had more than 5 pimples before my period and they just keep adding up. 😢 went to the derma and he prescribed me isotretinoin for 2 months. Lookjng forward for a better skin in the near future. 🤲🤲🤲

[@yourwish-e5k]

What was your dose?

[@sophiathelen6474]

I've been on accutane for about a month now, I'm really trying to be paitent, but I also struggle with a massive skin picking disorder, so I'm sure I'm not helping it

[@kaelamcdonald2370]

This is crazzy we have the same story with new york vacation on a mono/doxy cycline and when i was there i decided accutane is the move.

[@oreoluwaelizabeth5159]

Have dealing with this acne stuff for a very long time now like since I was 13 and now am 21 it really depressing have tried all products that are in capability to afford but it there. Have been wanting to see a dermatologist but can't afford it😢but some day I will.

[@frogtimeee]

I feel you, it’s extremely draining and depressing. There’s some online dermatologist consultations that are cheaper than in-person dermatologist. It’s not the best but it might be a more affordable option.

[@malikaacharya3216]

Hey marla! Im just starting accutane im just worried it will mess up my periods, did something like that happen to yours while you were on it?

[@Brun3xx]

I’ve been on accutane for 2 months now, no progress at all, just getting worse and worse..

[@MarlaCatherine]

I didn't see progress for about 5ish months, you got this!!

[@saranyas3440]

How it is now ???

[@Jennytwotoneslice]

Update?

[@rebeccakazdoy3198]

What make up did you use while you were on accutane?

[@savannahtracy6578]

do you know if there are any ways to combat/prevent the hair loss before it comes? that’s also a side effect that I’m most worried about 😭

[@SeaSlug.silly.]

I’m really really sad. Ive had acne since Around 6th grade and it has been mild up till around 6 months ago. I started eating disorder recovery and that just made my acne so so bad. I have such bad redness, cystic pimples, small bumps, and scarring. i’ve tried tretinoin, adapaline, effaclair, I’ve tried spronalactone and antibiotics and Nothing has worked. I’ve begged and begged my family for accutane and they say no each time because they had a bad experience with it (permanent dry eyes and suicidal thoughts.) and I just want it so badly because absolutely nothing is helping and my self esteem is so horrible and I cant even look at myself.

[@rosannav6713]

Hi Marla ! What have you been using to help with hair regrowth I’ve literally been going through this side effect being on accurate

[@Reviewbyshree]

What did you do for texture ? I was also on accutane but after 3 months of stopping the medication texture is coming back 😢

[@Monawaat_Shaeeka]

I wonder why you didn't try getting Generic tazarotene (generic form of arazlo) before accutane, I bit its cheaper in Thailand.

[@feliciaswigs1510]

I’ve been on isotretinoin/accutane since may 21st. I don’t seem to get pimples anymore but my face is still covered in post inflammatory erythema(PIE). Why is it not going away. Please help?

[@MarthaKays-r1u]

I just started 3days ago I hope and pray 😭 it work s am from Zambia 🇿🇲

[@marisrogers5192]

did you gain weight on accutane? thats one of my biggest concerns haha im going on it in a month

[@annoynnnmous]

most people will rather lose weight since it can ruin your appetite but for some people it increases appetite so it’s different for everyone

[@misrabera4838]

Day 2 on accutane,wish me luck 😊🙏🏽

[@reiannamarquez]

how is your skin doing now?

[@raegandauthier1]

I am starting next month thank you!!

[@Yo_itsmyopinion_21]

Hey. Iam on 47 day of accutane I have to had purging acne breakouts and new acne small bump filled with puss everyday new acne is this normal should I still trust the process plz reply

[@vanshikasharma6635]

Hey i am experiencing the same.....can you plz tell me about your progress

[@Yo_itsmyopinion_21]

@@vanshikasharma6635 just just trust the process believe in that men definitely few months and skin is gonna change and feeel better currently Iam on my 5th month and my skin has got clear only 1 2 acne that’s all rest everything has gonna I just have few acne marks reddness but slowlyslwoly it is coming down my dermatologist have recommended for Niacin serum very gentle for skin another one more month to continue with accutane. I had lots of loads of acne break out and purging on my 2 and 3 month now it feel so good

[@samhunlangndhar3974]

What did you apply in the process

[@aaminaessack3080]

Were there any food products that you avoided?

[@YourLocalMark]

To be honest I’m 13 going on this soon and I’m scared sorta but your video helps be feel better thanks for sharing this And if anybody wants to share what’s a tip you have 😅

[@Ashu00khan]

its my 4 week but i got shoulder pain..is any one else experience this?

[@lornatw]

🩷✨️ lots of love

[@maddylovesgood]

i know this is an old video but girl i had the same problem with spironolactone. had to get off. now im getting on accutane because nothing else worked lol

[@annoynnnmous]

Same just started accutane today! I tried doxycycline and spironolactone and nothing worked so hoping accutane clear my skin

[@americameza8450]

I’ve had acne since I was 11 and I went through insane cystic acne. The painful big cysts and white heads and what not but I don’t get those as much anymore at 19 but I still have acne scars and huge HUGE HUGEEE pores. Should I still try accutane? If anyone can help me out lol. Nothing has ever helped with my scars especially pores.

[@minatran8821]

Ik tretinoin can help with skin appearance but it may take awhile to see results .. maybe a drugstore retinol can help? do some research on differin, there will be purging phase tho

[@varshneydevansh]

I had so bad back in my college days.

[@gonzalezdiego7622]

is 20mga day good if i weight 66 kilos??? for low to normal acne that is what my dermatologist prescripted me

[@thepharmastudy]

Same for me too she told me if I dont see any side effects we can make it 30 mg

[@Valagini]

Hey does your acne marks also remove form medicine?

[@nair18]

Acnes will eventually come back after a year or more 😢

[@snekharadhakrishnan9655]

Does it affects our periods... because there is saying that isotretinoin has some dangerous side effects...

[@AmelAbdaoui-cr9tn]

No it doesn't

[@wilsonalfredomoreno9421]

Pero ers toda un princesa 🩵🦋🌹

[@stressedout5712]

Did you experience any digestive issues or heamorroids while on accurate?

[@tasnimislamprima4387]

I am now day 11 today, and now i have so many flare ups , is it normal?

[@Rin-fs7dx]

It’s completely normal. You will breakout for a bit because it’s pulling all the gunk out of your skin! But it gets better.

[@sabajaved2954]

Mja b ance h bht red hrsh wly pimple hn plz koi mdicn bta dy gl p hn drynes b h bht 12sl s Dr s chk krwa k thk gye hn lkn perminnt nj jty yh 😭hlp m plz... Age 24h

[@memoonasaeed4408]

How u got rid of scars(if u got any) pigmentation?

[@leahcurcio3860]

time and sunscreen are the biggest things! it doesn’t matter what products you’re using to try to fade the spots if you’re not using sunscreen every day cause the sun will reverse any healing progress and make them darker

[@User-pinkk]

So I'm new to ur channel I have watched some videos of urs. I'm 14 and I have so much acne rn I use ceravae (Idk if I spelled it right prolly not) and it's working great I'm gonna be drinking less milk for a month and less carbs and more protein and stuff like that but I have cystic acne blackheads and hormonal acne and it's really hard I've just recently seen stuff about accutane and I already have anxiety and stuff so idk if I could do it. If anyone has any tips or anything to help deal with my acne pls do tell

[@danaabdeljaber]

i would recommend waiting to go on accutane until ur a bit older if the acne is still there. since ur younger, going on accutane now could potentially cause your acne to come back worse. some tips to help w your breakouts rn is washing your pillowcase regularly, getting a silk pillowcase, drinking lots of water, investing in antioxidant green powders to drink, and keep doing what your doing with ur diet. i also reccommend staying away from the populat skincare brands that influencers try to sell, cera ve is a rlly great brand so stay w it fs!! a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen is rlly all u need. its a long and hard journey but youll definitley get there!! hang on :))

[@angeladaniellar4289]

I’ve heard ppl say their nose got smaller with Accutane, is that true? Lol

[@beck.enstein]

it’s because your pores shrink which can sometimes affect how wide your nose appears especially if you have large pores there

[@Kristen10-22]

Where in your mind does this drug work on?

[@Julie_ao]

Hi❤.

[@alicemilton8756]

Have you tried turning it off and back on again?

[@Brianna_Arcedilia]

popple pimping :)

[@AbbyRafael]

🫶

[@ankitdhanda5596]

Hi which brand of isotretinoin you used

[@berri.05]

Tysm Marla🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 my confidence has been destroyed recently by people making mean comments about my skin I try to remind myself my skin doesn’t define who I am as a person, I’ve been thinking of going on accutane, you gave me more positive insight