Hey Liz,
My experience - I stopped breaking out after the first 2 months. Luckily, I didn't break out on my face, but I broke out with huge/ugly cysts on my back and shoulders. As bad as it was - it was actually good for me. Made me wait quite a while before I took my clothes off when I got into a new relationship
. To this day, my boyfriend thinks I waited that long because I am a saint - HA!
Working out - I ran a marathon 2 months into my treatment (I am not a competative runnter though). I still work out 4-5 times a week (usually just running and pilates). Have not felt anything significant. Just the usual laziness and excuses.
Aquaphor has become my best friend!! I wish they made it in a smaller/prettier packaging. I miss my Juicy Tubes-now I have to carry around this huge tube of OINTMENT!
If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to post them. People on this board are wonderful and full of advice.