[to0n]

hello,

Just wondering if anyone in here is on accutane. I have been on 40mg for 1 month now and have noticed results, i did get 1 massive zit today and its keeping me indoors. Side effects that ive been getting so far:

dry lips (keep lip balm close)
dry skin all over
just recently got bleeding gums when I brush
small red dry skin patches

i have been taking photos of befor and after, if anyone is interested in seeing my progress just post here and I will have some photos up tonight.

[murd0c]

I used it prob 12yrs ago and it worked awesome. Having the dry skin is normal which of course you already know. I was on it for 6 months I think it was took some time off and went back on it.

[LiquidTurbo]

Are there any long term side effects to Accutane?

[murd0c]

Are there any long term side effects to Accutane?

It could cause birth defects if you knock someone up as well it could possibly destroy the liver so you have to get a blood test every 1-3 months (I forget). That was 12+ years ago so things might of changed. I never had any issues with it at all and was worth it in my eyes because I had really bad acne and thats the only thing that cleared it up.

[albert116]

i was on 2 separate courses of Accutane , and it completely cured my acne.

Accutane is like the nuclear bomb for killing Acne...this stuff works.

i suffered from all the side effects that you mentioned of, as well as nose bleeds and slight depression on and off. you are also not supposed to drink if you are on the medication (as the medication is already harsh on the liver).

remember to drink tons and tons of water when you are on the medication

[albert116]

it will take longer than 1 month to fully notice the results...so don't get discouraged if your condition gets worse initially...it will get better

Acne is a cruel cruel condition. It has affected me for years (mentally)and i am glad i don't have to deal w/it anymore (although i still have scars from previous breakouts).

[to0n]

It could cause birth defects if you knock someone up as well it could possibly destroy the liver so you have to get a blood test every 1-3 months (I forget). That was 12+ years ago so things might of changed. I never had any issues with it at all and was worth it in my eyes because I had really bad acne and thats the only thing that cleared it up.

only if you are a female and get pregnant while taking accutane only then can it cause birth defects. but if you are male and get someone pregnant nothing will happen.

[albert116]

i have been taking photos of befor and after, if anyone is interested in seeing my progress just post here and I will have some photos up tonight.

sure, show us your progress ..

[d1]

Accutane is just sickeningly awesome. If you have acne, take it - don't even think twice. All the potential side effects are nothing compared to the joy you'd feel with your acne cured.

[ASG111]

for those of you that have taken accutane, did you feel abnormally tired?
i am taking it right now, on my 3rd month, and i feel sickeningly fatigue all the time. i have a hard time getting up in the morning, no matter how much i sleep. my muscles and bones are all soft and weak, and have no sense in getting up. i could sleep for pretty much 10 hours, and yet, i don't have energy to do anything... study, do sports, sometimes just want to stay in bed for the rest of the day.

how did you guys take care of this problem?

[Gnomes]

Accutane does hurt your liver and i guess your body needs to recover thus the fatigue. But think of it as a couple of cans of beer.

I did get pretty much every side effect the OP mentioned. Skin was so dry, i get paper cut all over my hands.

[ASG111]

for those of you that have taken accutane, did you feel abnormally tired?
i am taking it right now, on my 3rd month, and i feel sickeningly fatigue all the time. i have a hard time getting up in the morning, no matter how much i sleep. my muscles and bones are all soft and weak, and have no sense in getting up. i could sleep for pretty much 10 hours, and yet, i don't have energy to do anything... study, do sports, sometimes just want to stay in bed for the rest of the day.

how did you guys take care of this problem?

bumping this question.

[Amaru]

for those of you that have taken accutane, did you feel abnormally tired?
i am taking it right now, on my 3rd month, and i feel sickeningly fatigue all the time. i have a hard time getting up in the morning, no matter how much i sleep. my muscles and bones are all soft and weak, and have no sense in getting up. i could sleep for pretty much 10 hours, and yet, i don't have energy to do anything... study, do sports, sometimes just want to stay in bed for the rest of the day.

how did you guys take care of this problem?

I've taken five courses of Accutane over the past nine years and I have only noticed minor fatigue. I did notice that my progress in the gym was slowed or halted altogether while on Accutane, but I wasn't that much more tired than usual to be honest. I wouldn't worry too much, as fatigue is a fairly well-documented side effect and should disappear within a few weeks after you finish taking it. You could speak to your doctor about decreasing your daily dose and increasing the term of treatment. For example, you may see the same results but experience less side effects using 40mg a day for 8 months instead of 80mg a day for 4 months.

I don't know exactly what is causing your fatigue and I wouldn't want to hazard a guess... but I do know that hydration is important while on Accutane, so considering increasing your intake of water if you haven't already.

Accutane is a miracle drug for many users, although I'm skeptical of people who use it to treat mild acne. The side effects can potentially be severe. Granted, only a small percentage of users will experience any lasting side effects, but exposing yourself to the possibility of long-term side effects (ie.liver damage or debilitating joint problems) to cure a few pimples is pretty silly, imo.

After each course of Accutane, my acne basically vanished completely. I wish I had before/after pictures from my first course, but my acne went from "extremely severe cystic acne" (dermatologist's words) to "mild" over the course of six months. I would say my skin looked best about a month after the course of Accutane was finished, and it began to re-appear (albeit in a less intense manner) about 6-8 months after treatment finished. After five full courses, I am now able to manage my acne without Accutane. I finished my last course about 18 months ago, and my acne now is mild and generally very manageable.

I actually took some before/after pics during my fifth and most recent course of Accutane, about 2 years ago. They're nowhere near as impressive as my first courses, but still a decent turnaround.

"Before" Pic #1
(http://www.borlandstudios.com/oct18.JPG)
"Before" Pic #2
(http://www.borlandstudios.com/oct19.JPG)
"After" Pic #1
(http://www.borlandstudios.com/may14.JPG)
"After" Pic #2 (http://www.borlandstudios.com/may13.JPG)

(Yes, being clean shaven does help in the after pics, but I wanted to shave to illustrate how little scarring there was once the acne was gone. Pics were taken about 6 months apart.)

Anyway, good luck to anyone using Accutane currently... once you're finally finished and your skin is completely or nearly clear, you'll be thankful that you put up with all the bullshit side-effects.

(On a side note: Accutane is often blamed for causing depression and suicide. Maybe so, but how many people have avoided depression and suicide because of Accutane? Frankly, if I had to endure my teenage years with severe cystic acne, there's no question the thought suicide would have entered my mind. Accutane, for lack of a better way of explaining it, allowed me to enjoy my teenage years. Without it, the past nine years of my life would've been completely different... and my experience as a teenager definitely would have been completely devoid of the friends, girls, sex, parties, etc that made those years so enjoyable.)


/Rant

[ASG111]

For those of you that had success with Accutane, did you have to manage your diet? ie. stop eating junk and oily foods that might prevent breakout, or do you think it's relatively a myth? My doc told me can eat anything you want, etc and it won't affect acne but obviously some studies say otherwise.

^Amaru- I guess it's not typical for one to just be finished with Accutane over 1 course. You said you took 5 courses... so that's what, relatively 5 years of taking Accutane (with 6 months on, and 6 months off)?

[Jgresch]

i was on 2 separate courses of Accutane , and it completely cured my acne.

Accutane is like the nuclear bomb for killing Acne...this stuff works.

i suffered from all the side effects that you mentioned of, as well as nose bleeds and slight depression on and off. you are also not supposed to drink if you are on the medication (as the medication is already harsh on the liver).

remember to drink tons and tons of water when you are on the medication

I had to stop talking accutane after about 4 months(maybe 5), it worked great for the most parts, had all the usual side effects liek dry skin, prone to burning etc. The reason I had to go off it was due to the nosebleeds, I got them twice a day, sometimes more. The worst part was I would be at work dealing with customers and i'd have to run away for 5 minutes until it stopped :(

I'm on some sort of sister pill now, I only take it once in a while, but it's pretty effective and side effects are mild because I rarely take it.

[LiquidTurbo]

Everyone says diet has zero affect on pimples, blah blah blah.. but whenever I eat a fair bit of chips, I ALWAYS get a pimple. I've tested this more times than I can remember.

So its my personal belief that diet can definitely impact your skin.

[d1]

I didn't change my diet at all during/after accutane. They say diet has no affect on acne at all, but if eating right can make your skin better, I'm sure eating bad could make it worse.

Amaru: Were you taking really low dosages relative to your body weight? I was under the impression that if you took a high enough dosage over one 6 month course that you'd be relatively clear forever.

[Skim]

Everyone says diet has zero affect on pimples, blah blah blah.. but whenever I eat a fair bit of chips, I ALWAYS get a pimple. I've tested this more times than I can remember.

So its my personal belief that diet can definitely impact your skin.


Nocebo effect?

[Harvey Specter]

FYI, there's an ad on Fox News and MSNBC every night for an accutane lawsuit for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohns and other stomach related issues so do your research before taking this stuff long term. I remember doing accutane for about month before I got off it. My doctor was very hesitant to put me on it and this was back in 1996 and I would only pop this stuff if I have major acne.

[Amaru]

^Amaru- I guess it's not typical for one to just be finished with Accutane over 1 course. You said you took 5 courses... so that's what, relatively 5 years of taking Accutane (with 6 months on, and 6 months off)?

About half of all people who use Accutane for one full course never need further treatment. For each consecutive course, the number of people who need to use it again in the future decreases. I have/had a particularly severe and resilient case of acne, and I responded well to Accutane (minimal side effects) so I was able to take multiple courses.

My fourth course was actually a "long term maintenance dose" course of Accutane, where I did a "pre-loading" phase of 40mg a day for about 6 weeks then just took 10mg a day after that. The other four courses (1-3 and 5) were full courses ranging from 4-7 months (approximately 120mg/kg total, per course... which is generally considered the "ideal" amount for a single course).

I took my first course when I was around 13/14, and finished my fifth course when I was around 22. That was 18 months ago; I'm 23 now.

Everyone says diet has zero affect on pimples, blah blah blah.. but whenever I eat a fair bit of chips, I ALWAYS get a pimple. I've tested this more times than I can remember.

So its my personal belief that diet can definitely impact your skin.

I didn't change my diet at all during/after accutane. They say diet has no affect on acne at all, but if eating right can make your skin better, I'm sure eating bad could make it worse.

Amaru: Were you taking really low dosages relative to your body weight? I was under the impression that if you took a high enough dosage over one 6 month course that you'd be relatively clear forever.

Regarding diet: it's probably placebo. You won't be able to effectively control for other variables when you "test" to see whether or not a certain food causes you to break out. However, there have been some studies that showed food allergies can cause acne. Check out the Acne.org (http://www.acne.org/) forums and you'll see some people who have "cured" their acne by cutting out a food they were allergic to, ie. citrus fruits, gluten, etc. (Unfortunately you'll also see a lot of wack jobs trying to cure their acne with coffee colon cleanses and strange Turkish herbal medicines and shit... be aware that most people have no idea what they're talking about, and dermatologists usually have a pretty solid understanding of acne.)

For at least 90% (or more) of anyone suffering from acne, the main cause is hereditary. You're prone to oily skin, the plugging of your pores, etc. Things like stress, tight clothing, poor hygiene, and hot climates can contribute to acne... but really, most of the time if comes down to genetics. In the other small minority of cases, acne is either misdiagnosed (ie. rosacea, etc) or it's caused by an allergy.

FYI, there's an ad on Fox News and MSNBC every night for an accutane lawsuit for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohns and other stomach related issues so do your research before taking this stuff long term. I remember doing accutane for about month before I got off it. My doctor was very hesitant to put me on it and this was back in 1996 and I would only pop this stuff if I have major acne.

Yep. The way I see it, your acne has to be bad enough that you'd be willing to trade acne for one of the known side effects. In other words, would you be willing to battle joint pain or IBS symptoms for years if it meant clearing up your acne? For me, it was a resounding yes.

From what I can tell, taking Accutane is like playing Russian Roulette with a 100-barrel gun.... 99 people who pull the trigger enjoy huge positive benefits and see their acne practically disappear, while one unlucky SOB ends up with life-changing side effects. If your acne is bad enough, it's a totally worthwhile gamble. If you've just got a few pimples, you should avoid Accutane like the plague.

BTW, just for the sake of interest... the only other acne treatment that has been effective for me (and believe me, I've tried them all) is an off-label antiobiotic called "Bactrim". It comes with its own set of side effects, but they're less severe than those associated with Accutane. It has been very effective for me.

[DavidNguyen]

so i finally decided to go on this stuff.
will start tomorrow. hope it works for me. will keep yall updated

[vancouverdc4]

shits not worth it man, horrible permanent side effects

[Skim]

shits not worth it man, horrible permanent side effects

are you saying this from experience or is it just an opinion? please elaborate on the side effects

[vancouverdc4]

personal experiences, IBS symptoms, some hair thinning, dry lips/skin (even after the treatment)

Just do antibiotic topicals/meds and wait til your body grows out of the acne.

[qwerty69]

i had pretty bad acne for a bit and i took accutane for like 5-6 months....and now its like completely cured.i havent had a pimple in the longest time.it was pretty shitty taking accutane though cause u cant drink while taking accutane...but it was worth it 100%

[DavidNguyen]

oops double post

[DavidNguyen]

i feel like this is my last resort. so im wiling to put up with the side effects.
might not work as well for me because i do plan to have a few drinks every saturday

[Okami]

my acne was utter shit b4 i took anitbiotics, used those presciption creams and proactiv.. all that shit.. didnt really work.. was still breaking out like crazy.. i was taking antibiotics twice a day..

recently i was running out so i reduced it to once a day and instead switch a dose of antibiotic with a shit load of vitamins

and now instead of prescription creams and proactiv i use clinique acne solutions

the clinique helps slowly keep my oily skin in check as well was slowly remove the old scars from the past frequent breakouts.. now my skin has looked as good as it as in ages. and i didnt even need to take alot of crazy meds..

the vitamins are the biggest help.. if i skip a day i break out..

i take 3 of the jameison's omega-3 capsules (as per directions)
10000iu vit a
4000iu vit e
50mcg zinc
some shitty zellers multi vitamin
and vitamin b75 complex

i dont know what is actually helping but something is working

it may seem like alot but i dont get the hair thinning and dry eyes/lips that seem to come with accutane..

my liver is probably gonna be fucked up later though XD

[ImportXxX]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFUrX-agQQ8&feature=related

[ImportXxX]

i feel like this is my last resort. so im wiling to put up with the side effects.
might not work as well for me because i do plan to have a few drinks every saturday

how old are you now if you don't mind me asking???

[DavidNguyen]

im 24. had acne since 13 or so
looong time

[johny]

I think it fucked my joints up

[SuperSlowSS]

My face looked like shit before... doc prescribed it to me. I actually bought a pack. But for some reason I just couldn't bring myself to taking it. I just suffered with my fucked up face for a very long time...until I kind of grew out of it. Life is tough when you don't even want to look at yourself in the mirror....but I rather that than take accutane. Just too much possible side effects for me. Oh I don't even recommend antibiotics...unless maybe it is topical.

If you have acne problems.. be strong, find other ways! I just use olay total effects (with uv protection).

[ImportXxX]

im 24. had acne since 13 or so
looong time

is it really that bad to use accutane?? i had it around that age..worst was in highschool but it'll slow down...sure i get one here and there once in awhile..but it's usually due to stress and lack of sleep..try not to think too much and stress yourself out..drink lots of water and excersize helps too

[jmvdesign]

just go for it. it's not that bad.

I finished Clarus 10mg for 3 months and did 40mg for 1 month recently and my skin looks great. I still have a couple of packs of the 40mg but I don't even need to finish it anymore. I spent probably around $50 altogether with my benefits taking the majority of the expense. Even my scars are gone and haven't grown a zit in 2-3 months. I did deal with chapped lips, occasional nose bleeds and dealt with sore joints but it was all tolerable. All in all, I'd rather deal with the side effects and get my self-confidence back as opposed to just sitting back and being tormented with zits.

[JV6]

i used it about 7 years ago, i noticed the dry lips also but this product works wonders!

[sunny_j]

I think it fucked my joints up

I took accutane about 8 years ago and now I have joint pain as well. I wonder if there is more to it or just a coincident
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[DavidNguyen]

So I took this stuff for two months ( aug2010 till oct1-2010). Wow this stuff works. First two weeks. Had flaky skin on my face, dry lips. I haven't broke out ever since. Some people do get depressed, not me. It made me angry a few times though.
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[guddagudd]

I know how Accutane gets rid of ACNE and and prevents future break outs. But does it get rid of previous marks/scars left by old ACNE?

[DavidNguyen]

i dont think it gets rid of scares/marks because i still have mine.
if you wanna get rid of those. i believe you need laser treatment. a friend was telling me this the other day

[baggdis300]

my mom got MADDD scars from sun damage while on accutane.

shes taking these other pills and the marks have lightened up from a darker brown, to a lighter red

shes litterly spent thousands in laser treatments(didn't work well)
but these pills are working real well. then again it is winter so the real test will be in the summer.. if anyones interested PM me and ill get more info from my mom

[quasi]

Wow, I took accutane for three years when I was in my teens. I've had so many stomach problems from my mid 20's it's not funny. I don't know if that's what caused it but seeing the commercial makes me say WTF!

[PJ]

I was seriously considering this.. but recently a friend of mine gave me this weird natural oil serum stuff that works really well. I never believed in those "all-natural" products, but apparently it's working. I am going to see my doctor in the near future and see what he has to say about supplements.

[guddagudd]

^ is it something like tree tea oil? I was kind of curious about trying that.

[knight604]

My doctor was hesitant to prescribe me Accutane, so he prescribed me keflex (antibiotic). Worked really well, almost cleared away all my acne.

What I found to work well is to put a clean towel over your pillow every night before you go to bed.

[d1]

I think people are confusing real scars with pigmentation. If your skin turned red/brown that is pigmentation and it will go away with time. Acne scars are usually indentations on the skin that do not go away even when the pigmentation is gone.

[mpr]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhM0N7C_XUY

[PJ]

^ is it something like tree tea oil? I was kind of curious about trying that.

No, it's something from Welax. The stuff's super expensive. He just gave me a tiny bit in an eyedropper thing. 150 ml is like $50-$100. But man, does this stuff work. I don't know if I can get myself to actually buy one of these little bottles, but so far, I'm convinced.

[DavidNguyen]

my mom got MADDD scars from sun damage while on accutane.

shes taking these other pills and the marks have lightened up from a darker brown, to a lighter red

shes litterly spent thousands in laser treatments(didn't work well)
but these pills are working real well. then again it is winter so the real test will be in the summer.. if anyones interested PM me and ill get more info from my mom

she didnt follow the instructions. it says "stay out of sunlight." if u must be in sunlight protect your skin.

[baggdis300]

...my mom wasn;t out in the sun alot just while driving mostly.. .

even used SPF 60 sunscreen..and coverd skin/face

[JSilver]

Took Accutane awhile ago in high school. My Acne was severe but I really wanted to rid of my acne. I've tried many other things such as ProActive.ProActive works, but only for a short period of time. My body adapted to the formula and it stopped working.

So i went through a whole bunch of other garbage products till my Dermo. suggested Accutane. This stuff works wonders! I was on it for 3 months and my face was super clear once I had gotten off. It cleared up previous dark pigmentation from previous acne as well. The only side effect I had was dry skin. It has many other side effects but it depends from patient to patient.

When on the product your actually suppose to be seeing your Dermo. every two weeks just to see how your skin and body is handling the medicine.

Expensive product too but it works.

[Conan O'Brien Sex Video]

after years of trying various face washes, treatments (non prescription), products you'd find at london drugs, i was sick of it. i didn't like using products with unpronouncable ingredients, ingredients possibly linked to cancer/illnesses, that didn't even work. for hte last year i've been trying natural (edible) products. recently i tried oil of oregano and OMG does it work for me. it's apparently a VERY strong antibacterial/antifungal/antimicrobial oil. and i use organic coconut oil to moisturize.

[Spidey]

Everyone says diet has zero affect on pimples, blah blah blah.. but whenever I eat a fair bit of chips, I ALWAYS get a pimple. I've tested this more times than I can remember.

So its my personal belief that diet can definitely impact your skin.

acne (if not teenage acne that is mainly due to hormones) are exactly from yoru diet. there is ONE cause for everyone, but acne is almost always due to a food sensitivity that you have... whether it be from dairy, to gluten etc... Google Candida and acne, and or food sensitivity and acne.

on the other side of things, if not food related, it could also be psychological... stress CAN cause acne, and personal psychological issues can as well.... It isn't as simple as bacteria and or fungus... It CAN be.. not most serious cases aren't that simple.. and it lies way beneath the skin... if it were that simple... topical solutions would work for everyone, but it doesn't.

Taking shit like accutane onlly MASKS the issue... it is like constantly taking advil everyday to get rid of daily headaches/migraines... wouldn't you want to know what the root of the problem is?? I have also seen tonnes of ads on tv regarding legal counselling for those who have had side effects from accutane.

[melloman]

I was on accutane for the max period allowable.. (about 10months to 1 year?) when I was in my teens. Went to my dermo. every 2 weeks, and got blood tests every 2 weeks to once a month. Main side affects for me were dry lips (like cancor (sp?) sores), some dry skin but not bad. Got prescribed some cream (more like grease) for my lips but nothing bad. I was warned before treatment that you could have bad reactions to the drugs; extreme mood swings, white count drops significantly, stomach/digestive problems.

Yet I would like to clear up all the bullshit by saying.. The treatment is EXTREME, but it does work VERY WELL. I only use a facial cleanser/wash since treatment and my skin stays 100% clear, and before Accutane i had BIG problems with acne all over my face. Thus having this extreme drug means you HAVE TO MONITOR IT. That's why I went to dermo and to get blood test every 2 weeks. It's just precautions a GOOD dermo. would take. Just keep that in mind if you do take this drug.

[Spidey]

I was on accutane for the max period allowable.. (about 10months to 1 year?) when I was in my teens. Went to my dermo. every 2 weeks, and got blood tests every 2 weeks to once a month. Main side affects for me were dry lips (like cancor (sp?) sores), some dry skin but not bad. Got prescribed some cream (more like grease) for my lips but nothing bad. I was warned before treatment that you could have bad reactions to the drugs; extreme mood swings, white count drops significantly, stomach/digestive problems.

Yet I would like to clear up all the bullshit by saying.. The treatment is EXTREME, but it does work VERY WELL. I only use a facial cleanser/wash since treatment and my skin stays 100% clear, and before Accutane i had BIG problems with acne all over my face. Thus having this extreme drug means you HAVE TO MONITOR IT. That's why I went to dermo and to get blood test every 2 weeks. It's just precautions a GOOD dermo. would take. Just keep that in mind if you do take this drug.

It is good that you had a good dermo... but this drug has been lifted for sale and prescription for a reason... Everyone reacts differently, and there must have been a very substantial number to raise a red flag that big. Drug companies already get away with A LOT in terms of side effects.

[gilly]

seriously considering to do this. I think skin dryness is a pretty common side affect from what I have read. What kind of lotion did you guys use to help your skin?

Also, does it cure other pimples on your body other than your face?

This can be prescribed by a family doctor right?

I am just sick of this bs, several years of low self esteem and useless acne cream products. Think I am going to pull the trigger on this one.

[d1]

Accutane cures acne everywhere. I didn't use any other cream while I was on it. Your family doctor can prescribe it, but they usually leave that to the discretion of a dermatologist.
Personally I'd encourage you to take it. I've been off it for nearly a year now and it hasn't come back. No long lasting side effects for me either.

[JSilver]

seriously considering to do this. I think skin dryness is a pretty common side affect from what I have read. What kind of lotion did you guys use to help your skin?

Also, does it cure other pimples on your body other than your face?

This can be prescribed by a family doctor right?

I am just sick of this bs, several years of low self esteem and useless acne cream products. Think I am going to pull the trigger on this one.

Honestly, give the medicine a shot. If you react to it, jump off it right away. I've gone on it and all my acne was completely cleared with zero side effects. I suggest thoroughly speaking with your dermatologist first though.

I still get a pimple here or there, but in those cases its usually do to sleeping extremely late, leaning my chin on my hand or even just touching my face. Keeping a clear face also includes drinking tons of water. I've noticed water helped a lot during my highschool years.

As for BlueG2 stating it only masks the problem? I'm not entirely sure, but for me it worked wonders. Accutane got to the source and did its job unlike topical medicines my dermatologist prescribed before.

I use to take this other medication where I had to intake 2 large yellow pills. I'll find the name of it and maybe you can suggest trying it after speaking with your dermatologist about it.

Good luck.

[gilly]

Thanks guys. I made an appointment on Monday.

[Spidey]

Honestly, give the medicine a shot. If you react to it, jump off it right away. I've gone on it and all my acne was completely cleared with zero side effects. I suggest thoroughly speaking with your dermatologist first though.

I still get a pimple here or there, but in those cases its usually do to sleeping extremely late, leaning my chin on my hand or even just touching my face. Keeping a clear face also includes drinking tons of water. I've noticed water helped a lot during my highschool years.

As for BlueG2 stating it only masks the problem? I'm not entirely sure, but for me it worked wonders. Accutane got to the source and did its job unlike topical medicines my dermatologist prescribed before.

I use to take this other medication where I had to intake 2 large yellow pills. I'll find the name of it and maybe you can suggest trying it after speaking with your dermatologist about it.

Good luck.

by masking the problem, i meant, it is almost the same as someone taking hydroxycut while still eating bad foods and excessive calories... you need to get to the root of the problem, whether it is something you are eating (and it does not have to be junk food, it can be something as simple as dairy or broccoli). OR like i mentioned, stress... etc

http://www.your-best-acne-treatment.com/how-does-accutane-work.html

the "root" of the problem isnt the sebum or bacteria deep inside the skin... something is causing this inflammation or flare up.. something is causing this bacteria to cause an adverse reaction within your skin and sebum... by eliminating sebum, it does reduce your chances of acne, but compare yourself to the next person with sebum and think about why they don't have acne issues. They probably aren't having adverse reactions to certain foods like you do, and again, psychological issues plays a huge role in cortisol and other hormonal chemicals that are released within your body.

all doctors will prescribe medication for almost everything... go see a very good and reputable naturopath... but then again, it is like asking someone who is overweight to see a personal trainer and commit to fitness 2-3x a week for the rest of their life, rather than taking a fat burning pill and using the abtronic.. most people will be more inclined to popping a pill and sitting back.

[JSilver]

I see.

Either way Accutane it worked for me.

:fuckyea:

[AccordCouped]

i've noticed that taking fish oil and multivitamin helped alot for me

[gdoh]

sleep on a fresh towel every night :thumbsup: