Day 14, Month 1

We are in Tucson, AZ, which is obviously a dry climate. I think I might finally be detecting some dryness, but it could also be the desert. My skin looks really good however, which is great. For the past year and 1/2 I have been treated with minocycline, which worked really well, but can't be used forever. When I tried weening off it, the acne came right back. They put me back on minocycline for the month long waiting period be fore starting this, which cleared up my skin. I think coming into this with clear skin helped. I'm glad the breakout from last week is over. When I was using the minocycline, which I knew was going to be temporary, I really appreciated everyday my skin was clear, and still do now.

Hopefully my lack of dry and peeling side effects is due to all my diligent moisterizing, and not a lack of effectiveness. I have been using a fragrance free thick cream from Trader Joes, and Aquaphor on my lips and in my nostrils everyday, since before I started. I also drink tons of water. But the feeling that the medicine is working now, has me feeling optimistic.