Going to start Accutane probably next week. Important. Nee..

Hi I'm about to start Accutane next week. I just saw the derm today and he
gave me the prescription for the blood work to be done. This all should be
done in a few days then I'll pick up the prescription from my derm. Now I know
many side effects and most things to know about Accutane already, but what
should I excpect since I"ve never taken it before? Only thing I worried most
about was thinning hair which derms said he rarely sees anyways. And nose
bleeds? I read about some people using a Q Tip or cotton swab and dipping it
in vaseline, then twirling it around the inside of their nose and it helps with
the dryness. My derm said mineral oil. Which is better to help the nose
bleeds? To put vaseline on the inside of your nose or mineral oil? Because I
want to put something to keep in the inside moist because I don't want to start
having nose bleeds. So which is best to use. And is hair thinning really a
problem? I think it says only 10% hair thinning, but my derm said he rarely
ever sees that. That won't be a problem will it? Can I still get highlights
while on accutane? Thanks and any other suggestions would be appreciated that
I didn't already mention. Also should I buy visine? The eye drops to keep my
eyes moist too. But the most concern I think now is hair thinning. I don't
want to lose any of my hair at all. Thanks

-I never got nose bleeds
-my hair never thinned
-expect your face to be a *million* times worse than it is today, but don't
panic it simmers down about 3-4 weeks in.
-my vision was on the blurry side but i never had dry eyes
-the only thing that dried up on me was lips and fingernails
-don't know about the highlight thing (ask Kita-she knows everything!) ^_^

-cleared me up to peaches and cream (except scars of course) and 6 years
later I'm still clear.

GodSpeed DMP!! You'll be beautiful by Easter....

^_^ L