Sunday, September 14, 2003

Week 17:

Saw the derma this Tuesday and he upped my dosage from 60mg to 80mg (40mg twice a day). This caused me a lot of distress and I broke down and cried once again. The high dosage really worried me since I'm only about 100lbs. I called up another derma's office and talked to a nurse. She said that it's "not out of the ordinary" and my doctor "seems to be doing the right thing" since I'm still breaking out. She suggested that I also talk to a pharmacist. I did, and the pharmacist said that the weight is just a guideline, but as long as the blood tests comes out fine, then it's ok. Those two professionals eased my worries. I was mostly worried about another breakout due to the increased dosage and horrible side effects, such as hairloss and deep scarring from another potential bad breakout.

So far, I have taken 80mg for 3 days and so far, so good. Not much difference. I look about the same as last week with a new small one on the chin and a bigger one on the left cheek. Otherwise, just about the same as last week, with possibly slight improvements. I also just got my period tonight, so the breakouts could be due to my period.

I finished using the Cetaphil cleanser for normal to oily skin and bought the regular Cetaphil cleanser and it really is gentle! After I finish washing my face, my face doesn't feel tight at all. Usually, I'd feel the need to put on lotion, but after I wash with the regular Cetaphil cleanser, I don't feel the need at all.

2 months to go.....PLEASE BE CLEAR BY THEN!!!

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