my accutane journey so far | 9 tips for anyone considering starting in 2024

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  • @Kai26448
    @Kai26448 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I started taking accutane today, thanks for the video🙏

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Good luck!!

    • @Kai26448
      @Kai26448 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@kellymeng thx ❤

    • @yamunagowda4952
      @yamunagowda4952 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How it's going

  • @heyayen9860
    @heyayen9860 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I relate with you so much!! I’ve had acne ever since I was nine and now I’m 15. I’ve tried so many things and none seem to keep my skin clear in long term so I’m thinking about accurate.
    Update: I still have a little acne but my skin is literally sooo clear now literally all I did was drink more water LMAO (80 oz)

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      it's worth a thought. good luck!

    • @akali7887
      @akali7887 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Do it while you’re still young! It gets harder when older

    • @333capo
      @333capo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      for sure. im 30 now wish i did it when i was younger. time your start date with your summer vacation. so the worse part potentially you can hide indoors.

    • @fiftheyeblind
      @fiftheyeblind 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Getting acne at 9 is super unfortunate, I thought it was bad for me cause I was the first at my school who got it when I was 12-13. The younger you are when you get acne, the worse it is because the regret overwhelms you even though 12 year old me didn't even know what acne or skincare routines are, I can't imagine getting acne when you are 9.

    • @heyayen9860
      @heyayen9860 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@fiftheyeblind yeah it’s all good now now my skin has been clear for a year now lol

  • @PhaedraTucker
    @PhaedraTucker ปีที่แล้ว +32

    2 week of accutane and it seems as though I have a new symptom everyday! Dry lips are my constant, then my face is peeling, now my ears. All in All I'm okay!!!😁

    • @Katie-zo3ep
      @Katie-zo3ep 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      how did it go!

    • @huntcf3450
      @huntcf3450 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How r u now

  • @CC-st7ob
    @CC-st7ob ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Wow 60mg per day sounds so major. I’m on my second cycle and my dermatologist only gavs me 20mg per day. Good luck on your journey!

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! You too!

  • @bnavas6635
    @bnavas6635 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for the info. I'll begin Accutane since I've struggling with acne lately

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      best of luck!

  • @isagoldfield7393
    @isagoldfield7393 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you!!…this is SO HELPFUL💕💕💕

  • @yasiixxxr
    @yasiixxxr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    yessss! i loveee this! thank you for this video. i was curious to see if anyone has worked w/ this company and couldn’t find any videos! especially w/ someone w/ no insurance! ✨

    • @yasiixxxr
      @yasiixxxr ปีที่แล้ว

      please please keep us updated 🫶🏼

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of course! I didn't find any videos about this either, so maybe i'll make a video. Thanks for your comment!

    • @yasiixxxr
      @yasiixxxr ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kellymeng i had a couple questions☺️ how does bloodwork work for u w/ no insurance?

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yasiixxxr I totally missed this comment! They sent a request to a nearby Labcorp for "recurring bloodwork" although I only have done it once. the cost came out to around $110. I live in NYC for reference, so it might be cheaper elsewhere.

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey YR!! I JUSTTTTTTT finished this video after 2 months lmao, check it out when you can!

  • @francesco30052
    @francesco30052 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    hi, I'm on 7 months of acutane and definitely the dry lips is the biggest problem I'm having and also dry skin near the lips, but I know it will pay back :)

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, same for me! I had Aquaphor on me at ALL TIMES otherwise I would need to buy more on the spot

    • @nfvjgrofgjvoldlkgvlo
      @nfvjgrofgjvoldlkgvlo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      7 months is brutally long

  • @anmolrai4674
    @anmolrai4674 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your skin is so healthy wish I had the same.

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for your kind words, but my skin looks healthier now because of accutane! I had regular acne for 10+ years of my life. I wish you the best in your skin journey

    • @anmolrai4674
      @anmolrai4674 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Kelly hoping for more updates in the future.

  • @sourcandy3039
    @sourcandy3039 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Im 15 this year I've been struggling with acne since 10 my dermatologist suggested me to have accutane. Im starting my accutine journey wish me luck!! You inspired me so much girl!

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good luck!!

    • @Natalia-lp9ik
      @Natalia-lp9ik 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How’s it going? I’m around the same age and I’m interested in Accutane since I have mild acne.

    • @sourcandy3039
      @sourcandy3039 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Natalia-lp9ik doctor gave me the least effective dose since im really young so i think its gonna take more time to see some reaction!! Im on my second month. You should consult your dermatologist if you wanna try. Good luck girl..

    • @sourcandy3039
      @sourcandy3039 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Natalia-lp9ik well doctor gave me the least effective dose cz im really young i think it's gonna take more time to see some results but i think my skin is clearing up and even people around me are saying my skin is glowing so its worth giving a try. You should consult your dermatologist. Good luck girl ❤❤

    • @Natalia-lp9ik
      @Natalia-lp9ik 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sourcandy3039 I have a few questions!! How long did you have to wait before starting Accutane? Do you have to do regular blood tests? Is it expensive? Have you tried any other topical creams or anything before starting Accutane? These are just a few questions I have if you’re willing to answer!! Thank you so much🙌

  • @Anna-ob8we
    @Anna-ob8we ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’m on day 3 of accutane! I sure wish my derm had told me at the initial appt about how accutane raises cholesterol levels because I could have worked on that for the entire first month of waiting before I could start…. (Because I already have high cholesterol). Now we got my blood work done and she says I basically need to be vegan for the entire period and if my levels go up too much I will have to stop taking the medication. I’ve been working my ass off to eat a very high fiber diet and a very low saturated/trans fat and low cholesterol diet and walk more often. Just wish she would have told me earlier. She always seems to be in a rush and not care too much about me. Also, I have heard SO many people talking about taking accutane with a fat and so I asked my doctor about that and she said, “no. If you’re anorexic or not eating much, it might not absorb entirely, but that’s not true.” I’m like um okay

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sorry that your journey has been rough so far :( I am optimistic for you and am wishing you the best! I know going vegan is a difficult change too, so don't be too hard on yourself and keep tabs on your overall health

    • @deema9482
      @deema9482 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Omg I’m on the same page as u I have high cholesterol and I hope they still give me itttt mines like genetic I’m trying to eat more fiber rich foods too!! I just want clear skin already I still need to do my first bloodwork then go in next month and see 😭

    • @kerrytsandoval
      @kerrytsandoval 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I mean you should probably ask these types of questions before starting any meditation. A lot of times doctors are running a billion miles a minute so unless YOU ask questions you won’t get answers.
      Also did you tell your doctor you had high cholesterol before you got on accutane? Idk seems kinda crazy to only blame the doctor when you can also ask questions since it’s regarding your own health.

  • @hiello380
    @hiello380 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    looking forward to month 4 updates!!!

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh!! I got it and need to record this week. I wish I did more monthly updates since I’m almost done lol

  • @mightygdog2225
    @mightygdog2225 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm on month 8 rn and I'll write my experience here:
    I took it in months 10mg-20mg-30mg-40mg-40mg-50mg-60mg-60mg
    1. PURGE: Usually people say their face clears by month three. I got a pretty bad purge fase and skin cleared only by month 6🥲.
    2. DRYNESS: My side effects were also pretty mild, during first months I had lip and body dryness, after that only dry lips, but often pretty bad. Also you don't have to wash your hair as often cause it just won't get oily!
    3. OTHER SIDE EFFECTS: I've never heard anyone mention this but I experienced (still do) face flushing and sweating (in the face) a lot! Any kind of temperature change or crouching down would make my temperature suddenly go up and my face beet red, it made me very insecure so I wore makeup all the time.
    4. SUN: usually it's an awful idea to go in the sun while on accutane so I always wore SPF! It's different for everybody tho. I had a surf trip on month 3, was still in my purge fase but nothing got particularly worse. So usually people stop taking the medication in the summer, but my doc said that it's quite okay if it didn't trigger anything on that surf trip.
    5. ALCOHOL: I did drink at times, sometimes more, sometimes less, but rarely (for a uni student). At first I tried avoiding fermented drinks and drank mostly gin and vodka, now I've had beers and wine too. On days that I did drink I always missed the evening dosage because on my first time drinking (new years eve) I took a pill before drinking (shampagne🤦‍♀️) and it immediately reacted in my stomach and I threw up badly. So yeah I do recommend sticking to gin and vodka cocktails rather than fermented drinks.

    • @cyanidesidesalad
      @cyanidesidesalad 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don’t drink at all while on accutane. You will be damaging your liver without knowing it.

  • @nataliami1777
    @nataliami1777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u for Ur video ❤️ I'm considering to start soon :)

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best of luck! It did wonders for me and I am hopeful that it’ll do the same for you :)

  • @matea1607
    @matea1607 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Im on my 3rd pill!!!!! I’m so excited to have clear skin😭

    • @varsha7556
      @varsha7556 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's my 12th pill and i am also excited hope so it will work

    • @varsha7556
      @varsha7556 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Can you tell on how many mg are on you

    • @matea1607
      @matea1607 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Im starting w 10 mg a day

    • @varsha7556
      @varsha7556 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@matea1607 me too

    • @varsha7556
      @varsha7556 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@matea1607 let's face the feeling of clear skin together ❤

  • @therandomactivist1124
    @therandomactivist1124 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had itchy scalp, dry flaking skin on my fingers and face, cracking lips and sensitivity to strenuous exercise ad side effects

  • @memoonasaeed4408
    @memoonasaeed4408 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Completely agree to nauseous part, I'm on 20mg day 8

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got this!

    • @katdy5849
      @katdy5849 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just started 20 mg, how is your skin now?

    • @memoonasaeed4408
      @memoonasaeed4408 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@katdy5849 hey so far good allhamdulillah

    • @Katie-zo3ep
      @Katie-zo3ep 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how did it go for you?

    • @katdy5849
      @katdy5849 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Katie-zo3ep my skin is much better. i’m on 60 mg now for my 3rd month.

  • @wazeFPS
    @wazeFPS 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    im about to start, for 10 years i tried different things and nothing worked. on my face i dont have much nowadays cuz it was mainly hormonal but my back is really bad and its the main reason im taking it

  • @peeeva
    @peeeva 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the background music is lovely

  • @hurmain38
    @hurmain38 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello dear what moisturizer do you recommend to use with accutane.

  • @gaswertgyujiop1163
    @gaswertgyujiop1163 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Day 2 hope it goes well 🤞 Any more suggestions?

    • @user-sk3se9wo8y
      @user-sk3se9wo8y 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how did it go!? you must be done now, huh

  • @c.a.6322
    @c.a.6322 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please, do more videos about it. Thanks

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว

      In the works :)

  • @maryannmorales-io5zc
    @maryannmorales-io5zc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the info.. OMG i’m taking isotretinoin for a week now, but i didn’t know that I can’t drink alcohol while taking it. I did drink alcohol yesterday huhu 😭

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว

      Best of luck!! Limited alcohol is fine but no alcohol is best.

  • @NouRas-gv8xn
    @NouRas-gv8xn ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so beautiful 😍 thank you for the informations

  • @lunaamberaguirre7114
    @lunaamberaguirre7114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im on accutane for a week now and whole body is very itchy. I cant help scratching myself

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      this happened to me too. something with the drying of skin made me itchy too. try to moisturize all over, it might help!

  • @Jaa_morant
    @Jaa_morant 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great results! Were u always taking accutsine with healthy fats ( like eggs/nuts etc) or u took it just generally with some food?

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ALWAYS taking with healthy fats. I wanted to make sure the medication had the best absorption into my system!

    • @Jaa_morant
      @Jaa_morant 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kellymeng thanks, I hope 5 nuts with a meal is enough

  • @jacksonboy7432
    @jacksonboy7432 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Heyy my hair became so thick after accutane course... it's frustating I had silky hair but now I don't know why ? Is it side effect

    • @LANIIWR1D
      @LANIIWR1D 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes!! Accutane side effects is different on every person, but this sounds like a side effect that is common with accutane. Hope everything else is well!

  • @shajiahasan7531
    @shajiahasan7531 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Will it actually cure for real?

  • @yungzed
    @yungzed ปีที่แล้ว +2

    did you finish accutane? please make an update vid!

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did finish! I need to make one lol. thanks for your comment!

  • @Selfloveshortz
    @Selfloveshortz ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How is your hair doing? Do you experience lot of hair fall or doing okay?

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My hair is not as oily. I used to have oily hair where I washed at least every/every other day. Now I can go without washing my hair for 1 week LOL. In the beginning I had pretty severe dandruff, but now it's not as bad. I get dry scalp/dandruff on day 1-2 hair, then 3-wash day my hair looks nice and shiny.

    • @Selfloveshortz
      @Selfloveshortz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kellymeng that’s helpful! Thanks Kelly

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Selfloveshortz no problem! Good luck if you are about to start/on it rn!

    • @Selfloveshortz
      @Selfloveshortz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kellymeng About to start this week🤞🤞

  • @jdzcraftables
    @jdzcraftables ปีที่แล้ว +2

    MOAR UPDATES

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SEE YOU SOON 4 UPDATES

  • @senathasneem8196
    @senathasneem8196 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s been 1 week. I’m having very sore throat

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd chat with your doctor about this!

  • @xdaisy3408
    @xdaisy3408 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If anyone who had oily skin, how quickly does it get less oily (also im on day 3 with 20mg)

    • @Zna_01
      @Zna_01 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey how is your progress?

    • @xdaisy3408
      @xdaisy3408 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it has been really good, i am on week 5 i think and my oily skin has gone away completely but I am still getting some breakouts but I am positive it will get better in the next month@@Zna_01

    • @siyamthandambatha3065
      @siyamthandambatha3065 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m exactly one 1 week in today. My skin less oily and my lips dry asf. Like, really dry.

    • @xdaisy3408
      @xdaisy3408 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Zna_01 sorry I didn’t reply, my skin is clear now and I have less oilness, it works like a charm!

    • @anp3535
      @anp3535 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Usually a couple weeks

  • @katharsis909
    @katharsis909 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I‘ve been struggling for over 3 years now with acne, nothing helps, I think I will consider going on accutane. I guess it’s worth a try, I‘ve been scared of the side effects and purging but I think I would try everything for clear skin🥺

    • @Jaa_morant
      @Jaa_morant 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Go as fast as you can cuz I waited 6 years to it all become better - results?? Only more scars, insecurities, missed opportunities.

    • @katharsis909
      @katharsis909 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Jaa_morant I already made an appointment, but only in november, they sadly didn't have an appointment earlier, I'm thinking about going to another one but it's really hard to even find somebody

    • @Jaa_morant
      @Jaa_morant 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@katharsis909 is it some free facility? U may consider some private clinic where they would prescribe you accutaine. Even 1.5 months can make a difference with this medication, so I wouldn’t waste time if had a choice. Hope u figure it out!

    • @katharsis909
      @katharsis909 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Jaa_morant yes, it's a free facility, I am considering going to a private clinic, but I'm not sure of the costs, I have to think about it, but there I would probably get an appointment much sooner in September... I just think that if I get on accutane and have to go there monthly to check if everything is ok, I have to pay the costs myself and I'm still a student so I don't have that much money currently

    • @Jaa_morant
      @Jaa_morant 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@katharsis909 yeah bro I’m also a student, and I was also thinking that I would have to go there every month, but in fact, u can just go there once, after the first 1 or 2 months and then just monitor your blood results. ( if they are ok, u don’t really have to go to clinic cuz they won’t tell you anything new). So u can just check your blood and follow the plan of taking accutaine. Then the next time u can go there at around 6 months mark.
      Myself I was also prolonging my treatment cuz was thinking about financial aspect too much, but it costed me 6 months ( In which I could have cleaned up really nicely - no amount of money worths that)
      . I would say just go there and see what happens.
      Also, I heard that sometimes they don’t put u on accutaine in free facilities cuz they are afraid of “side effects” which are usually nothing serious. Whereas in private clinic u sign some paper that frees them of responsibility in a way so they are more likely to prescribe u accutaine + they are more likely to listen to you if you say that u want that medication and not another cream or vitamins
      In where I live an appointment in a clinic costs around 10-20€ - it’s like 2 days of eating so maybe try finding that 💰

  • @annahammy3111
    @annahammy3111 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My accurate purge has been miserable. Not only has my skin gotten bad but it’s WAY worse than it ever was before i started accutane. I’m on month 2 and it’ been going on for about a month. I genuinely dont know what to do, and im considering just quitting accusante in general. Ugh

    • @nouhanouha9518
      @nouhanouha9518 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don’t do it you will face purging for 5 months afterwards it slowley started to give you the result that you dreamed of I know it’s hard to be in a purging state but trust the process it take up to one year for some to get the result 😊

    • @dineosibiya2123
      @dineosibiya2123 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please don't stop this is your journey ...you are almost there..the result will be worth it..Patience forget about people' remember your journey

    • @tanusingh5473
      @tanusingh5473 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope you didn’t give up!

  • @rileyrojas4988
    @rileyrojas4988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    have you ever missed a dosage? & if so has it affected your outcome at all? i missed a couple days & scared it’s going to affect my outcome 😭

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Riley! Yes I have missed it for many days before (2 weeks lol) due to a pharmacy error. I did get 1 pimple back during the time, but I was only in my 2 or 3rd month in. Now I sometimes do skip a day or so on accident but haven't experienced any negative effects.

  • @memoonasaeed4408
    @memoonasaeed4408 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was your dosage and how many Months you took? I have already used accutane in past for 2 times for period of 3 months each but my acne came back now I'm on third round, can you please tell how you got rid of scaring?? I have scarring and pigmentation and using 20% azelaic acid once daily along accutane

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did 5 total months: month 1 30 mg, then 2-5 were 60 mg. I’ve since finished and don’t have persistent acne anymore. As for scarring, I use the Banish system!

  • @sadrarabbani2067
    @sadrarabbani2067 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    TNX

  • @omorfaruk7991
    @omorfaruk7991 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your skin care routine

  • @hysnikryeziu4206
    @hysnikryeziu4206 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. Is it best to take it once or twice a day,? I was prescribed 20 mg a day, so I thought 10’mg at daytime and 10mg at night? Tell me your experience please

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว

      hi, i am not sure of this answer since i was prescribed a higher dosage and was told by my doctor to take it either once or twice a day. i'd refer back to your doctor!

  • @falak7730
    @falak7730 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Isn’t starting 30 mg a lot! I am on my 3rd day the dr only prescribed 10 mg for me , but it worked for her I am thinking I should tell him to increase it

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Follow your doc’s orders! Everyone does something slightly different, I’d always defer to doc’s recommendation

  • @rockweezer__7
    @rockweezer__7 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Im 17 and i took accutane, i finished my entire course eqrlier this year in January and wow it saved my life but recently ever since march i been constantly breaking out idk why, my derma says its hormonal and i dont know what skin care products to use anymore cuz before accutane i tried everythig but she said the acne is not really there. Its been like this for 4-5 months so I dont know what to do cuz I wanna start lasers for scars but still go active acne maybe its a hormone thing cuz im still 16, Please help!
    Sorry😅

    • @rockweezer__7
      @rockweezer__7 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Btw the acne is not terribly bad but its everytime i wake up i get a few zits and they die down but new ones come

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hi! I also had some mild acne return because it's hormonal. The best thing I did was simplify my skincare routine (which I have a video in the works for this), minimize stress (easier said than done but practicing mindfulness, light exercise, etc), and I think age had a factor in it. I'm 25 now. I am, however, about to start another round of "low dose" accutane, which should help eliminate any future acne but I do have to do it for about 12 consecutive months.

    • @rockweezer__7
      @rockweezer__7 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@kellymeng Do you mind me asking what skincare routine you used? I also sometimes see my friends with acne because I got it at an early age so right now it’s completely normal to have. Right now I use cerave hydrating facial cleanser, neutrogena light weight gel moisturizer and some sunscreen. I put on clindamyacin gel in the morning and tretnoin in the night but I don’t know if that’s working. I been doing that for 5 months idk🥲

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      hey! I just posted a vid literally today about this. I hope it helps. Lmk if you have more q’s

    • @rockweezer__7
      @rockweezer__7 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@kellymeng Oh my bad thanks🤦🏻‍♂️😭

  • @sanasengupta1314
    @sanasengupta1314 ปีที่แล้ว

    My doctor consulted me to have oral isotretinoin 20 MG.....so can I use The Ordinary 7% toning solution and aha/bha peeling solution once a week if I take the peels?....please tell🥺

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi Sana! I am not a doctor, but I am going to tell you what my doctor told me. She said that you should avoid any additional treatments when you're on Accutane since it is VERY strong already. Meaning if you use the toning solution or the peeling solution, it will do more harm than benefit. In fact, it would most likely cause a chemical burn! So please consult with your doctor.
      The only products I used during my treatment are moisturizers and an ointment such as Aquaphor or Vaseline. Everything else would be damaging to your already-thin skin.
      Good luck and when in doubt, always contact your doctor!

    • @sanasengupta1314
      @sanasengupta1314 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kellymeng Thank you so much ❤

  • @raheenjalal5220
    @raheenjalal5220 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did u take 30mg twice a day or once

  • @Isaac-vq5qs
    @Isaac-vq5qs ปีที่แล้ว

    does lotion on lips then lip balm like vaseline avoid or lessen the affect?

    • @Isaac-vq5qs
      @Isaac-vq5qs ปีที่แล้ว

      im on tretenoion so im used to dry lips and dry skin but I don't know if it's tretonin level dry or will it be even worse?

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve done both and I’d say it’s comparable amounts of dryness. Lotion would suffice in a pinch but a thick balm would be the best bet for sealing in moisture.

  • @anieyahwestbrook7888
    @anieyahwestbrook7888 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where did you go for labwork?

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I went to LabCorp for my bloodwork!

  • @Sugarplumhere
    @Sugarplumhere ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hii did u take 30mg twice or once a day ?

  • @sawangwelly2662
    @sawangwelly2662 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can i take 10 pill a day my skin Is very very very very oily

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d consult with your doctor!

    • @smilegamer3137
      @smilegamer3137 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wanna die 😅

    • @dm-wd5cw
      @dm-wd5cw ปีที่แล้ว +3

      absolutely not accutane is a long process, its a marathon not a sprint u have to trust the process it will take a while but it’s worth it. ur doctor can perscribe u accutane that has more isotretinoin in it

    • @olhanilla
      @olhanilla 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      once you stop taking oral isotretinoin or even lower the dosage oiliness will return/ so it's not a solution to get rid of oiliness

  • @niarika4151
    @niarika4151 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dosage????

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว

      I was on 30 mg month 1, then 60 mg month 2-4!

  • @aaylarosee
    @aaylarosee ปีที่แล้ว

    did you have to go on birth control? sorry if that’s too personal of a question

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว

      no worries at all -- i did not but you are supposed to be on 2 forms of birth control.

  • @PrivateTouch
    @PrivateTouch 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    damn, if u want accutane in europe it goes like this: "go to dermatologist - sup bro, gimme some isotretinoin, no worries bro here you go"

  • @qasmiaestic
    @qasmiaestic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    BRO MY HAIR IS GOING FROM ISOTRETINOIN PILL WILL IT COME BACK OR NOT PLEASE TELL ME??? 😭😭😭

    • @kerrytsandoval
      @kerrytsandoval 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You should probably ask your doctor about this and not someone on TH-cam.

  • @SalMa-iu2cz
    @SalMa-iu2cz ปีที่แล้ว

    Please I want to know if can I get accutane in china ??

  • @sumaiakazmi9418
    @sumaiakazmi9418 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi i had 45 tablets with 20 mg.its before 6th April finished.after 1 months i wait..now i want to pagnant. Can i wait more or easily go to pagnant pls tell me.

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd consult your doctor!

  • @DrDre-sy2kv
    @DrDre-sy2kv 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Treatment of Accutane is temporary but the side effects tend to stay forever

    • @varshabisht8056
      @varshabisht8056 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That scares me I am just trying it 😅

    • @RandomPerson-op1bq
      @RandomPerson-op1bq 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this is a myth lol, also this is incredibly rare but that they have to warn you for possible symptoms

  • @aerithg7417
    @aerithg7417 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    alcohol is super important 🤣

  • @user-bg8es3ll3e
    @user-bg8es3ll3e ปีที่แล้ว

    Dd

  • @kerrytsandoval
    @kerrytsandoval 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bro why y’all on here asking this non doctor all these medical questions? Go talk to your doctor tf is wrong with y’all?
    Do y’all really just ask random people for medical advice and just go with what they say?

    • @kellymeng
      @kellymeng  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      true lol