What happens when you finish accutane?

Accutane – the drug that promised to be the cure-all for acne. After a couple of weeks or months on this medication, you finally see some semblance of what could be called clear skin. But what happens when you finish your course? Do you live happily ever after with permanent clear skin or does it all come crashing down? Keep reading to find out.

The Clear Skin Myth

First things first, let’s bust a myth right away. The idea that your skin will remain as flawless as it was during your accutane journey is just that – an unrealistic expectation which sets yourself up for disappointment. Yes, accutane works wonders while you take it but like everything else in life, nothing lasts forever.

One Month Post-Accutane

Let’s talk about the ‘honeymoon period’. This refers to the first month post-accutane where most people continue with their clear skin and possible side effects start fading away.

Dryness Lives On

The dryness may not go away completely; in fact, some might argue that it gets worse the longer from discontinuing accutane – prepare for this and stock up on oatmeal bath bombs and coconut oil!

Relapse Isn’t Overhyped

Though not everyone experiences relapse immediately within one month (or ever), those who do attest to feeling frustrated and unbelieving of having experienced clearer-looking complexion only temporarily.

Three Months Post-Accutane

Now we’re three months post-accutane-land! Let’s see how our friends’ situations have evolved since last time:

Oil Production Clocks In Again

Your body starts producing oils again so keep blotting paper handy; may feel greasy faster than before treatment began — don’t forget wash face regularly even daily!

Scarring Is Realer Than Ever

Minus an active pimples regime, attention naturally falls to the evidence left behind. The scarring which per chance wasn’t as noticeable before seems now hyper-visible and your self-esteem may be taking a hit.

Six Months Post-Accutane

Productive Pimples

Some unlucky folks begin to break out again – not necessarily acne but annoying pimples for certain after months of thinking they’re smooth sailing.

Injections Are Carved in Future

Scarring from previously affected areas may plateau and leave pock-marked skin like craters — treatment options exist but don’t come cheap under most insurance plans so researching price points is recommended if it’s something that negatively affects mental-health well-being.

In conclusion, Accutane gives us temporary relief from acne, excessive sebum production, and scarring. But post-treatment does not mean all problems disappear entirely. There will be moments where frustration sets in and you question why anyone would have even prescribed this medication for you! Remain optimistic; rely upon friends/family/confidants/dermatologist visits…and perhaps overcome relapse easier than those who initially forgot their experiences prior to first initiation (Oops!).

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