I have an appointment with my doctor on Tuesday to start get a prescription for Accutane.
Today, I had an appointment to change from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo to Yaz, because Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo made my acne worse and made me emotional and anxious. How common is it for Yaz to clear up acne (particular the cyst-like blemishes… the painful kind that are "under" the skin)? And, how common is it for Yaz to make you emotional? I’m really hoping that it’ll be a good pill for me, and I know everyone is different, but I’m just wondering.
Also, what can I expect if I start Accutane? I’ve been reading horrible things about it – hair loss, dry skin, lips, etc… bad sunburns… liver problems… brain swelling?! Is it worth it? Because I’ve heard that a lot of people have their acne return just six months after the treatment.
I’m just so very tired of having bad skin. It’s not pretty. And I’ve got excellent self-esteem, but the last couple of months, I’ve kind of just felt like hiding, because I can’t get rid of these zits.
Is there an alternative to Accutane that works?
My doctor prescribed me Differin today, so I’m going to be using that, as well… but… I don’t know. I’m kind of debating whether I should cancel the appointment and wait to see if Yaz and Differin make a big enough difference. But part of me just wants to start some kind of major treatment immediately so I can get rid of it as soon as possible, you know?
Any advice would really, really be appreciated… if you can answer either the question about Yaz or about Accutane, I’ll love you forever.
Oooh and one more question. My doctor told me that on Accutane, two forms of birth control are a MUST. So sue me, I don’t enjoy condoms… sorry. Don’t lecture me about STD’s, because I’m in a very committed relationship and neither of us have any… so… are condoms just something that’ll have to be worn if I start this treatment, or is there another option?