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Week Twenty-Four (6 months)

Well I have finally reached 6 months. My dermatologist has always given the impression though, that she will continue treatment as long as she can see improvement - the whole "6 month course" thing is just a guideline really and so they can pretty much prescribe it as long as you need it.

Went back to the derm again this week (it comes around so quickly!). Saw a registrar this time who was actually very good and my proper dermatologist also came in on the session and gave her opinion, looked at my skin etc with 2 student doctors (a roomfull of people all looking at your skin is slightly daunting!).

The good news is that she thinks it is "glowing" and that I have fantastic colour in my skin. The improvement around my lip and chin is dramatic and she agreed that the acne on the sides of my face is definitely becoming less deep and coming to the surface of the skin. She prescribed 20mg dosage again but this time also suggested a lotion called "Dermal 500" - I am to use this instead of my Simple Light Moisturiser everyday and it has a natural antiseptic in it which she thinks will help improve the final problem areas. She thinks I am not far from the end of treatment!!!

The registrar and derm also both agreed not to worry about the scarring as apparently this will disappear over time/stuff can be prescribed etc etc to help it go down.

I have used the Dermal 500 lotion for a few days now and its really really nice - it seemed very thick at first but soon rubs into the skin - it feels very smooth and hydrated without being greasy.

Overall very pleased this week :D

Week Twenty-Three

I moved house this week which put me under a bit of stress and made me feel generally knackered and run-down. The styes have continued to appear regularly and this week I suffered conjunctivitus for the first time (a well known side effect). My eyes were so itchy and sore, I tried Optrex Infected Eyes drops which seemed to make the condition worse. I also had a water infection this week so my immune system must still be incredibly low. On antibiotics.

Skin seems to be continuing good work and improving greatly - its a shame about the big bags under my eyes from being so tired! :)