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Accutane Q & A
Hey you guys. I’m a little concerned that people are asking how well Accutane works for less severe forms of acne. Accutane is only approved for severe acne, and I think for good reason. It is a very powerful drug and in my opinion should be reserved for severe cases which do not respond to topical treatment. If it were me, I would try the Regimen first and follow it precisely and get cleared up that way. The exception would be if I had an extreme form of heavily scarring acne on my face, neck, and body. Perhaps in that case I would directly consider Accutane. I want to see you guys all happy and healthy for years to come. Please consider your options carefully.
January 7th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
What would be really good ont he Accutane page would be to put how long lasting the side-effects can be if this information is know. For example, for most people do the dry lips return to normal soon after their full cycle?
January 7th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Hello Dan, I know it has nothing to do with accutane. But in my months of being on this site you say and write “the proof is pudding” alot. lol.
Keep up the blogs, ya heard!
January 7th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Hmm my dermatologist actually gave me a perscription for Accutane and I have mild acne. I never actually went through with it but as crazy as it sounds I found your website the day before I went to get my blood checked and decided to give your regimen a try first (thank god I did). I have had acne for about 10 years, it used to be more moderate at times severe. I guess the reason he suggested it for me is because I have had it for so long.
Also.. I know someone who has been on accutane a long time and he has moderate to severe acne. it hasnt done a single thing for him except give him harsh side effects.
My best friend used to use Accutane as well and dropped it after about 2 months because of the side effects. He used to have nasty acne that literally took over his face.. and now he has perfect skin with a pimple once in a while.
I guess its a hit or miss.. and pray that you wont miss.. But what I am trying to say to everyone who is reading this is.. as soon as you start feeling the side effects and they really are uncomfortable.. I say drop it. It is not worth polluting your healthy body.
January 7th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
How funny…I got “cleared” today at my derm appt.for a second course. And iPledge? Hello, things have changed since my first time on it…(20 years ago…yikes). But I do have nodular cysts…..and they are deep. and they scar. and they REALLY hurt. (can you hear me convincing myself?).
January 8th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Lol, “I like the proof is in the pudding” saying, Colin
January 9th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
I was on Accutane over a year ago. My face cleared up but my acne has since returned although not as bad as before. The infamous chap lips still plague me to this day but again its not as bad as while I was on Accutane. Unless your acne is horribly bad I’d lay off of it. Having to go to the doctor once a month for the prescriptions and getting blood tests every month wasn’t worth it. The side effects realllllly sucked and don’t outweigh the benefits.
July 11th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Well, Accutane might be the last resort in case you have severe acnes (which has been mentioned by everyone), which is caused by the extreme hyperactivity of your oil gland. If you guys suffer from all the nasty thing caused by a literally greasy face, you’ll know how much we’re grateful for Roche for its invention of Accutane
July 29th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
ok. i’m supposed to be starting accutane tomorrow i just did all the blood work and stuff
yesterday and got cleared for it today. i have acne that pretty much covers my whole
face i do not have body acne though. and my acne does not cause scarring. i just am sick of
always having to worry about wearing make up and stuff because my face is always red and blotchy.
i’ve tried about four other medicines and a bunch of cream and none of it has worked.
i was jw if you think that accutane is worth the risk in my case of acne?
August 4th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Hello Dan:
this website is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are doing a GREAT job making all the acne suferers self esteem rise!!! I feel great after reading the reviews section and you are awesome for making this website! You are truly a great individual! I hope it pays off!!!!!!!!!1
October 27th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
hello dan:
I would like to ask if iaccutane is advisable for ages like mine I am 16 years old right now.and uhmm.my dermatologists says it would be better if I would take accutane is it really good for me.?cause I read the side effects of using Accutane it kind of scared me a little especially the part where in my vision at night would be different and my joints would be stiff.Since I am also into dancing.so my question is:would I go through Accutane or not?
October 28th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Hello, i’m a new member here on acne.org.. I was wondering Dan, While you were on accutane, what type of moituriser did you use or face wash? For now I have a facewash made for people on Accutane called Clean Acu from Avène.. Made in Paris.. but the moisturiser is another story money wise…. So if you could inform me on what kind of cream will compliment the treatement I would appreciate it. I could use all the support I can get..
As for the side effects.. My whole family has suffered of acne and alot of them were on Accutane.. Most of my family healed and most of the women started having acne again once they were pregnant.. They are even considering taking it again after the kids. They don’t have long term side effects that they know of..
As for Marie1012, yeah the vision does get impaired a bit at night. and the stiffness in the joints is present but I can still play soccer, and do my sports as I could always.. My cousin proceeded having four kids after her treatement and labour is more painfull than joint pains she says.. She just didn’t want to be a mom with acne problemes.. As do I.
Hows that for a first post?