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Month two of Roaccutane. Issues with my liver?
For the second month I was prescribed 30mg a day. This month passed by very quickly, as it was a busy month for me, and so I did not have time to think too much about Roaccutane. I found out the results from my initial blood test regarding some liver enzymes (before taking Roaccutane) were not that great but for some reason the doctors assumed I had drunk alcohol before the test and that’s why. That was not the case, so I got slightly worried. I panicked a bit – if my blood results were not fantastic before the treatment even begun, now what?
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Best Mascara of all time
Finding the perfect mascara is a never-ending battle for most of us. One is smudging under the eyes, one does not lift the lashes, another does not keep them curled for long, and there is always the one that burns our eyes. I have tried probably a few dozen mascaras in ten years, from very cheap ones to expensive ones. Then, I think I found the one.
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Roaccutane: How I minimised side effects
Taking Isotretinoin as a treatment for acne is a long process and it will take months, so you need to optimise it to suit you and your lifestyle. After nine and a half months of treatment, I prepared a list of things that I think will really help. These are the things that I did in order to have a positive experience:
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First Month of Roaccutane. Scared and excited – what happened?
I was extremely nervous to start my treatment. I have heard so many horror stories online, that I started to feel like I was waiting for a bomb to go off. For a few days my skin got really itchy, my scalp included, my face was very reactive and red, itched a lot. Therefore, I took the first strong action since I started the medicine...
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A pharmacist’s take on Halo Beauty: His & Hers Multivitamins
As usual, I have invited a pharmacist to discuss the new supplements for us. Besides looking into the claims and the daily dosages, she will also give us a glimpse into the pharmaceutical world and discuss these multivitamins through the lens of someone who has seen it all, or, well, seen lots during her career.
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Roaccutane: Prescriptions, Appointments and what to expect
The first step you need to do is to go to your GP and ask for help with your acne. It is the GP that has to refer you to the dermatologist for a possible Isotretinoin treatment. Once you get prescribed Isotretinoin in the UK you follow a very strict set of rules which have never been bent for me.
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Sunscreen for hair?! Healthy hair during summer
You might not be aware of this, but you need to protect your hair from UV radiation just as much as you should protect your skin. Your hair can become dry and brittle from the sun. Besides the straw hat that protects your scalp, you should also be using products that protect the hair from UV damage, just like you are using sun protection cream on your skin. If our skin needs different skincare routines in winter compared to summer, why would our hair be different?
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Exhibition review: Substance to Style, Aberdeen
Displayed based on the materials used by these cultures, such as bronze, ivory, silk, lacquer, jade, steel, ceramics and paper, each case displays objects made of one type of material with its history of use in China, Japan or Korea. The music, performed by Liu Chen, compliments the displays well. The gallery in the Sir Duncan Rice Library often uses music or ambient noises to help visitors immerse themselves into the world the exhibition is displaying.
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5 Key Factors in deciding whether to take Isotretinoin or not
Making the decision to start taking Isotretinoin (commonly known as Roaccutane or Accutane) is extremely difficult. Here are five key factors you should know about when making your decision.
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Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) Skin History and the Beginning of My Journey
This is a topic that it is not easy to write about. Acne is very often catalogued today as a disease and can severely impact self-confidence and everyday life. After such a long time having this skin condition, I decided to take Isotretinoin, mostly known as Roaccutane (UK) or Accutane (USA), which is a strong and controversial oral treatment for severe acne. Given these horror stories that fill the internet about Isotretinoin, I decided to document and track my journey and publish it so that everyone curious about it can read about my experience.
