Accutane Review
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(3 Reviews)
Submitted By:
Tim
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Review:
Having suffered from acne most of my teenage years this was a miracle cure for
me. I had tried everything before and nothing worked. I had very large cystic
acne. My chin was the worst area and every chance I got I would cover my chin
with my hand and I think this may have aggravated it and made it worse. I did
not want to go to school or even outside. The embarrassment was terrible. I
always thought people were starring at me. On some days the breakouts were so
bad I would take the day of school because I was to embarrassed to go. Then I
was finally prescribed accutane and the changes seemed to take effect almost immediately.
The swelling went down and the pimples went away. I am very glad I was
prescribed this and wish it would have been sooner. It would have saved me from
the embarrassment and self esteem problems that come from severe acne as a teen.
It would have also helped with the pitting that is left from trying to pick the
acne also. I have scarring left on my chest from the constant picking at the
acne there.
Side Effects:
Dehydration. It seems I could not get enough to drink.
It would also dehydrate my skin. Drinking alcohol
seemed to make the acne come back almost immediately.
I would drink beer with my friends and it seemed like
I could almost feel the acne start to come back and
begin swelling.
Cost:
Not Available
Recommend:
Yes
Submitted By:
Melissa
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I got acne when I was 9 years old and now am in high school. I hated
it, and personally having to wear make-up at 9 years old just so i wouldn't be
embarrassed to walk out of the house was a bit ridiculous. Also, being so young
I had a tendency to pick at it all the time which wasn't good either. I started
to see my regular doctor for it at first because he said he could treat it, but
after awhile it got so out of control he recommended a dermatologist. I was
started to SO many different things and then she recommended accutane, i knew
there were a lot of test and side effects involved but i was willing to try
anything. The only symptoms i got was joint pain (knees,ankles) some back pain,
headaches at first, and my face dried out. After about 2 1/2 months a started
to see an improvement. I was so happy that only after 3 months my forehead was
totally clear and smooth for the first time since i was nine years old! Then
eventually everything started clearing up very fast my back has been covered and this summer was the
first time in a long time i wasnt embarrassed to show my back in a bathing suit.
I am SO happy with the results so far, I will be done with the medication at the
beginning of August. I would recommend this to anyone who has acne and wants to
get rid of it, because i know what it is like to suffer like that. I was
teased, made fun of terribly, and called so many names and, i don't think anyone
should have to go through that, especially when its over acne, something that NO
ONE can control.
Side Effects:
None
Cost:
Not Available
Recommend:
Yes
Submitted By:
Alex
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They say that there is no cure for acne.It looks like there is. I had acne all my life. I am 32 now. Tried everything I took 3 full months when I saw i have no acne... My face is clean my back is perfect. Side effects are dry lips. Very dry Got to get a good lip balm. I used one with cortisone. Its been almost 2 years and I am acne free.
Side Effects:
Dry Lips
Cost:
Not Available
Recommend:
Yes
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