Posted by Lou on February 02, 2003 at 20:18:34:
In Reply to: Re: Acne scarring,self esteem and Roaccutane!!....Does it make us unattractive to girls? posted by Dan on September 27, 2002 at 15:04:16:
Hiya, I've just started taking two month course of roaccutane. Having felt miserable and depressed for so long about my skin I've finally made a decision to try it. I've already tried all the topical antibiotics and being a female I've tried oral contraceptions. The cosmetic counters have made a small fortune out of me and nothing has worked.
I'm now 31, and having delayed taking this contraversial medicine I'm now giving it a go.
One week on, I feel conpletely normal, no drying or peeling, I've been drinking loads of water and using extra moisturiser. I think it's also improving, I've not been getting the sharp twinges I get when something is happening under my skin and that is something that happens a least once a week for me.
I think it really has to be a carefully considered decision and it depends also on your mental health. I'm no expert but i wouldn't dare take this if I had been depressed in the past.
Hope this is helpful
Lou