Me in the bsuh

“Akne (lat. acne vulgaris) upalno su oboljenje kože prouzročeno promjenama u pilosebacealnoj jedinici”. Naime ovaj mjesec bilježim kao 5 godina otkako sam završio svoju terapiju roaccutane-om i napokon se rješio duge patnje. Bojao sam se, sramio sam se, obišao sve moguće dermatologe, kozmetičare i ništa mi nije pomoglo kao ova mukotrpna terapija koja je trajala dvije godine (prosjek je 6 mjeseci - 1 godine). Moje lice je bilo preplavljeno svim vrstama akni, leđa i ramena su mi izgleda poput kvrgave kornjače, ali ništa nije bolilo kao konstantno promatranje i slušanje tuđih mišljenja i “dobronamjernih” savijeta. I sada, eto već petu godinu nakon zahvalan sam na čistoj koži i paklu koji sam proživio zbog nje, što tokom terapije roaccutane-om što zbog maltretiranja zbog onoga na što nisam mogao utjecati. Baš iz tog razloga sam sa svojom @pelozaze odlučio odati počast ovoj noćnoj mori i pokazati da akne mogu itekako biti fashion i da su one NORMALNE. Da nisu primjer loše higijene, loše prehrane već samo našeg tijela koje se bori protiv sebe samog. S aknama se bori, s aknama se živi. . #acne #acnetreatment #accutane #accutanejourney #fashioneditorial #fashion #fashionphotography #editorial #fashionphotographer #photography #model #fashionshoot #fashionmagazine #fashionmodel #portrait #photoshoot #editorialphotography #style #beauty #fashionstyle #fashionblogger #photographer #hrvatska #portraitphotography #modeling #art #styling (na lokaciji Zagreb, Croatia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClWweqYLGWX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you're struggling w acne I fully reccomend NOT waiting and going to a dermatologist. Finally breaking down and making an appointment was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. There were days my face ached so badly I had to go to work without makeup on.. anyone who struggles should be able to understand that fear. 6 months later and my face is glowing! I have some scarring that I'll probably always have but today I'm not horrified to go in public without foundation and I can't express what kind of relief that is. This journey has not been an easy one but absolutely worth it! Sometimes it isn't how many times a day you wash your face, what you wash your face w, how much water you drink, or what your diet consists of! Sometimes your hormones just change and your glands produce more oil than they should. Don't let anyone but your dermatologist tell you what to do w your skin. #dermatologist #selfcare #accutanejourney #accutane https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JEhz6g9dYJUIImqLlEVIsluwlfX13JMnNYjE0/?igshid=oyluhgqryhq6

Day 38: my nose is always a little dry but LOOK AT MY SKIN!! like 80% of this shit is hyperpigmentation

Also I live for sunny days and we don’t get many of them in upstate NY

Prior to formal revisions, Accutane or isotretinoin was contraindicated if undergoing lasers, microneedling, deep peels & energy devices. A washout period of 6 months was recommended.This was based upon case reports of skin scars secondary to argon lasers & mechanical wire dermabrasion in the 80s & 90s . . 🔬Skin Science: Accutane #oratane #roaccutane - #isotretinoin increases skin fragility, delays wound healing, & has effects on #collagen synthesis. Keloid formation has been reported following certain procedures, & hence the blanket cover on all procedures over the past 4 decades . . 👀Revisions: JAMA 2017 revisions & other publications revised recommendations with evidence based medicine in mind. Obviously recommendations are worded as ‘no increased risk’ not no risk. Excluded procedures include wire or mechanical dermabrasion. This is different from #microdermabrasion. Fully ablative lasers are also not advised . . 👉Caveat: I, along with most other #dermatologist are still mindful of the side effects of #accutane & may modify the dose & timings based upon individual side effects & relevant history such as a personal or family history of #keloid scars, location of scars, density of lasers-energy based devices, considerations with staph carriage & many more. Be guided by your dermatologist as to suitable procedures & timings . . 😎Dr Davin Lim @drdavinlim @cliniccutis Brisbane🇦🇺 . . #accutanejourney #acnescars #nomorescars #dermatologistbrisbane #skinspecialist #acnescartreatment #scartreatment #banishscars #scareraser #microneedling #acnejourney #dermaroller #drdavinlim (at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJwf3MTjJDb/?igshid=1cw69bbhay2cy

Thx Dr. Stacey aka @naturopathicbeauty for sharing this important information!! *ESPECIALLY #4. . 1. Use gentle skincare and avoid harsh chemical peels, retinoids or products that make your skin more sensitive. Because the mask is constantly rubbing against your skin, using products that increase your skin’s sensitivity will make maskne even worse.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. Wear a sunscreen or mineral pressed powder that includes zinc as a main ingredient. Topical zinc helps reduce inflammation and prevent new break-outs.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Do not wear lipstick or lip balms that contain mineral or petroleum products. These can spread underneath the mask and clog pores. Instead, use a natural lip balm infused with beeswax and honey.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. ☄️Use a mask that is infused with COPPER, which is naturally anti-microbial. I like the Copper-Infused Face Mask by Envy: https://www.envypillow.com/shop/envy-copper-face-mask/⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 5. Use a colloidal silver spray on the mask area 2-3x per day. Colloidal silver is anti-microbial and incredibly gentle. It will help control the overgrowth of microbes that is caused by the moist, warm environment.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 6. Take breathing breaks throughout the day. Take off your mask, allow your skin to breathe and the humidity to evaporate, and take some deep breaths. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 7. Take a good probiotic. The microbiome in the gut is reflected in the microbiome on the skin. Replenishing beneficial microbes will help actually help fortify the microbiome on the skin, which means you will have more defense against the pathogenic microbes that accumulate due to mask-wearing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sending you so much love,⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dr. Stacey ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #acnetreatment #acneproblems #acnetips #blemishes #clearskin #acneprone #acneproneskin #acnefree #acne #acnescars #accutanejourney #hormonalacne⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #adultacne #selflove #skincoach #skincaretips #clearskintips #healthyskin #detox⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #hormonebalance #maskne #pcostips #cysticacne #skinproblems #coppermask https://www.instagram.com/p/CFCiG-7DEsK/?igshid=1wp55662l6bgr

First time trying the #leaders Labotoca Liquid Foil Mask 😍 #tinmanrealness #liquidfoilmask #liquidfoilmask #skin #skincare #skincareroutine #facemask #accutane #accutanejourney #skincarejourney #acne #cysticacne #koreanskincare

Bless u accutane month 3

So quick update:  it’s been about 3-4 wks since I’ve stopped accutane and my body is slowly going back to normal.  My skin isn’t as dry and I definitely don’t need to apply chapstick 4 times a day.  I usually just do the morning and night now.  I also have started washing my hair every other day now since it gets oilier quicker.  Another bonus is that I can drink again!  Wine has never tasted so good :) 

3 months. still on acutane. i love myself🧸 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #model #imgmodels #beautiful #teenagerposts #vougemodels #vougemagazine #explore #explorepage #viral #tumblr #prettyboy #finepeople #aesthetic #aesthetictumblr #fashion #latin #accutanejourney #skincare #flawsandall https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4J7rtlVtn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p5c4zc88sww2

skin update! it's officially been a year since i began accutane, and 6 months since i finished it! i still have a few scars around my cheeks left, and redness occasionally, but as far as breakouts go, i only ever breakout if i use a new product that makes me breakout, which i've never been able to tell before since my skin was always so bad that i couldn't tell if products made it better or worse. i'm currently washing my face morning and night with cereve face wash (still, because i love it so much), then i tone it with mario badescu cleansing toner, and then follow up with glossier's super pure serum, with a little bit of ceraphil everyday moisturizer around my dry spots. i use rose hip oil once or twice a week for scars and it's been helping a lot!

heya! I just discovered your blog and I am excited for ur accutane journey, I was wondering what u used before to try get rid of ur acne before you decided to get onto accutane. thank you

Thank you! Tbh I used everything hahaha. I used a lot of cleansers and scrubs that you can purchase over the counter and also some other medications like contraceptive pills and antibiotics that are known to help with clearing acne. 

Day 2: woke up feeling THIRSTY (but I did travel yesterday and probably had a little too much coffee and not enough water). A friend on Accutane recommended getting aquaphor to carry with me. Anyone have any suggestions for what’s to come?

No side effects yet... 🙌🏼

No foundation - clear skin. www.healthkandy.com #makeup #nomakeup #effyourbeautystandards #healthylifestyle #naturally #accutane #accutanejourney #accutanecommunity #proactiv #perfectskin #pink #supplementstore #acnescars #acnesucks

aug 1st 6 months post accutane!

Nighttime skincare routine 😍❤️all products pictured can be found at Ulta!—products are arranged in order of use! @ultabeauty @no7usa @tonymoly.us_official @tonymoly.official @skinfood_us @skinfood_official @memebox @leadersusa @cosrx @dermae @lorealskin @lorealusa #koreanskincare #koreanskincareroutine #skin #skincare #skincarejourney #accutanejourney #accutane #acne #cysticacne #oilcleansing #foamcleanser #peelinggel #toner #facemask #essence #serum #emulsion #gelmoisturizer #creammoisturizer #no7beauty #tonymoly #skinfood #leadersusa #cosrx #dermae #loreal #ulta #memebox #nooni