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Roaccutane Progress – 20 Weeks (Just Over Half Way)

18 September 2014
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Although it feels like I have been popping these pills for over a year, it has actually only been about 4 and a bit months of Roaccutane taking over my life.

But seeing as we have crossed the half way mark, the end is so close that I can taste it.  Or is it the taste of wine?  Either way…  An ice cold Savannah (or two) will go down rather nicely when this is all finished.  (Although if I’m honest, I do drink a little bit now.  I just moderate it to special occasions – sorry liver.)

I was feeling rather bummed about the small change the last time I did a “progress” report – at 14 weeks.  It kind of felt like it had stopped making a difference and that the change between 8 weeks and 14 weeks was so insignificant I might as well not carry on.  But I persisted despite my ridiculously dry lips, red eyes and blurry vision.  (Which is still a daily struggle – I’ve been meaning to go to the Doc but I just never get there).

After a bit of trial and error I have perfected my “beauty routine” to maintain and sustain my skin from the side effects of the Roaccutane.  Although this now includes a factor 50 sunblock too.

Now, after taking Roaccutane for 20 weeks here’s a “before and after”…

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It’s definite that Roaccutane has made a remarkable difference over the last 2 weeks – that’s for sure.

This is going to sound weird, but without being in the glare of the sun (so in my office or inside the house) I actually feel rather happy when I look in the mirror!

I almost feel “normal”.  That in itself is remarkable enough for me.

There is still a LOT of redness and underlying areas that need to work themselves out, but after an awesome face mapping session with Dermalogica, I realised that a lot of the redness is sun damage from relying on my make up that happens to contain SPF.  (I highly recommend this – just so you know what’s happening with your skin and how to treat it).  I need to (and have since) factored in a sun block which I hope will also help the rest of the process.

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So although I still feel like the changes now are small, I am motivated to keep going (now that the end is in sight).  Maybe there is a chance that all the redness will go too!

xo

 

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Flashback:

2013 – Taking a look at Conversations With My 2 Year Old – it’s like these scenes came right out of our house!

2012 – Having long breakfasts with friends on maternity leave – how I wish I could turn back time a little.

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Roxy 18 September 2014 at 7:26 AM

Wow Cindy! You’re skin is looking amazing now! I went on Ruaccutane twice when I was younger. It made the world of difference to my skin. I didn’t have the same side effects as you have had, maybe because my skin naturally a bit darker than yours (only really had dry lips, which I know was very lucky as my friends and brother suffered terribly). But I do remember those weeks when there was no change, and just how frustrating it was! Well done for persevering (and for getting on the ‘SUN CREAM EVERYDAY’ bandwagon). I think I’ll book myself a Dermalogica face mapping session when I’m home again.
You are brave to post these photographs, thank you doing so and for inspiring us all xxx

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annie21livinginusa 18 September 2014 at 8:15 AM

The difference is quite amazing and you look so good! Good thing you decided to document this process so you can actually see the difference………very inspiring for other people out there who suffer with the same condition you have….you are very brave and inspirational!

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lindsaytom 18 September 2014 at 11:31 AM

Wow Cindy, admire you so much for being brave and courageous enough to post this. Well done.
The difference is remarkable!

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ailsaloudon 18 September 2014 at 3:47 PM

Wow, wow, wow – great changes!

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Cassan Ferguson 19 September 2014 at 5:58 AM

Looking so good , inside and out x

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mandimadeit 19 September 2014 at 11:32 AM

You are looking incredible.

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laurakim 19 September 2014 at 3:16 PM

How amazing is that! so glad you have found something that works for you

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I Want To Do Life With You. | 3 Kids, 2 Dogs, 1 Old House 23 September 2014 at 7:06 AM

[…] parent, taking your fatherhood seriously and loving me unconditionally (I mean seriously – thank goodness for Roaccutane right?!).  These things are all great in theory (essential actually), but what really makes my heart go […]

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Chereen Strydom 30 September 2014 at 1:12 PM

Wowee, Cindy! From having met you, I would NEVER have thought that you’ve battled with your skin in the past – your skin looked amazing the last time I saw you. Can’t believe the difference the Roaccutane has made… and well done for being so brave and open enough to post these pics. You’re such an inspiration! x

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We Got Married Again (Not Really But It Almost Felt Like It) | 3 Kids, 2 Dogs, 1 Old House 2 October 2014 at 7:02 AM

[…]  I knew Katie wanted gorgeous pictures and I didn’t want to disappoint and considering that my face looked like this, I was rather terrified of exposing it in front of the other […]

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abby 10 October 2014 at 10:55 AM

Wow the results truly are incredible!

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Currently | 3 Kids, 2 Dogs, 1 Old House 11 November 2014 at 7:12 AM

[…] Feeling Thankful For:  My clearer skin.  Decided to go off Roaccutane one month early because it’s clear enough and I’m really rather worried about my eyes.  Suffered a bit of withdrawal the first couple of days (crazy headaches) but feeling quite glad to have made it through and to have a face that I am no longer totally ashamed of. […]

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Lameez Bailey 24 January 2017 at 12:02 PM

Wow!!! you look amazing! Thanks for sharing! I had no idea you had struggles with your skin! <3
Always thought you had such beautiful skin 🙂

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321Blog 25 January 2017 at 10:29 AM

It’s amazing what make up can do 😉

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