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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.