Hi everyone, I've just started roactuane feeling very depressed with my skin

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found this group and its nice to know somebody understands ;( don't think I've ever felt so depressed in my life

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    Don't really know how to work this as I'm new 😁 does anybody know how long it is before you see a improvement from being on roactuane?? 
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    Hi Tatum depression is very common with rouccatane so bear with it please.   My nephew had very bad acne and it cleared his up wonderfully.   It is strong and not prescribed unless really needed but it is very good.  

    I would give it at least a month and if it is not helping go back to your doctor.  If the side effects get really bad go back to your doctor asap.  x

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      I've only  started so I think the depression is because I feel so bad 😢 I know the tablets don't work over night although I wish they would, i won't go out I have to drag myself to work and I'm constantly in a mood half the time I won't even look in the mirror because I make myself sick I'm praying the tablets kick in soon and it starts to clear x thanks for your reply 
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      Hi it probably looks a lot worse to you than to others,  and many young people have acne these days.  I do know how you feel though.  

      One thing I hope you don't do is pop your spots!   Popping can leave lifelong scarring and pits in your skin.   I had very severe acne as a teenager and there weren't all these treatments available then.  I popped mine and had permanent scarring and pits so please don't.  x

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      My boyfriend says it's not as bad as I think although I think he says that to make me feel better, I have seen worse cases but it still doesn't stop me feeling down.

      i only pop them if they are yellow as I can't bear people looking at them 

      I live by make up but that isn't even helping these days, I don't think I have any scars just lots of red marks. How old are you if you don't mind me asking? I'm 23 x

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      My teenage son had very bad acne (as did my husband at a similar age) and I did a lot of reading on the subject as the GP was abut to start my son on long term anti biotics.  I learnt that acne is often triggered by testosterone in male and females and I treated him with red clover (from the health food shop) which helps balance the hormones.  He did not experience any side effects and his acne cleared  (within days) so he was over the moon.  He took it for about 3 years and would never be without it and now often remarks the difference it made to him and his self confidence.  Since then I have recommened it to others and had very positive feedback.  The best of luck, whatever you do.  
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      Hi tatum I am old now and have had to live with acne scarring and pits in my skin for 40 years.  Popping yellow ones will cause pits in your skin coz I did the same.   Don't say I didn't warn you!  x

       

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    I've been on it for 2 months now and its actually very good I started seeing result fast! I also felt depressed but then I started seeing amazing results and it definitely started feel very happy(: hope everything goes well for you(:
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