I saw my dermatologist on Thursday, and after reviewing my blood work, she gave the green light to start Claravis (isotretinoin). This was after looking at my face and saying, “Oh dear, you’re in a flare right now!” Story of my life. So I’m also on another course of Prednisone in addition to the Claravis. She says that most likely my acne will get worse before it gets better, and she wants me on the Prednisone to calm things down so that I don’t scar.
I know for those that don’t suffer from acne-prone skin, this may all seem a little silly, but I’ve been dealing with this for so long, and I’m looking forward to the possibility of clear skin. I really have tried everything. I’ve been on oral antibiotics, creams, lotions, gels, face washes, etc for years. My husband and I joke at night that I’m going upstairs to put my gels on. My morning and night routine is wash face, apply gels, repeat in 12 hours.
I’m assuming I will have dry skin and lips with this medication, as that is pretty much the universal side effect. I have stocked up on lotion, aquaphor, and chapstick. But I’m hoping to be able to throw some of my other stuff out as my skin clears up. I’m looking forward to keeping you all updated!
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