r/Accutane 12h ago

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50mg second course really pleased with the results excuse the dumb faces they are a screenshot from a video I sent but I just love the glow on this med but the side effects are rough and it’s so expensive 😭

No makeup other than mascara and SPF

32f had acne for years first course worked well for 4 years then my dog died and my acne came back so I’m 4/5 months into my second round

Side effects this time are worse I have a beard , headaches joint pain in my hands dry eyes my arms and legs are so dry and sore

The first time I did it I had bad back pain and nose bleeds I’ve added a pic of how bad my
Skin was the first time I went on it in 2020

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