kacysaur

So my derm recommended Ziana for me to use for my current acne and acne scars/red marks. I've had it for quite some time, and every time I use it, it either completely doesn't work or every once in a while it dries up my skin like no other. Usually it doesn't work at all, and I wake up with my skin looking the exact same as it did the night before. Is it just me? I'm so frustrated with trying all these different topical treatments, I'm ready to just stop them and just wash my face with an over the counter cleanser, and that's it. Any advice?

Hello all you wonderful people. I'm Kacy. I didn't really know where to put this entry, so since I might be going on Accutane soon, I thought here would be a good place. So here's my story: Ever since I was in seventh grade (I'm going to be a Junior), I've had acne. When it started, it wasn't too bad, just your normal teenage thing. But as eighth grade rolled around, my acne steadily got worse. Then came highschool. My face ALWAYS had acne, no matter what, and it never went away no matter what I've done. I've tried ProActiv (Twice...), Differin, many other types of topical treatments, antibiotics, Neutrogena, Murad, Clearasil, you name it, and nothing ever seemed to really clear my face. I mean, my face isn't COVERED, but I'd say it's pretty moderate and constantly there, never really clearing at all. I do have some cystic-looking acne, and I'm pretty sure my face is already scarred because it's red and what not. Right now, it looks awful, and so the other day, I went to the dermatologist to see what my other options were because nothing is working and all I want is clear skin like all my friends have. She recommended to put me on birth control (Yaz I think?) due to the fact that my acne gets worse when it's my time of the month! By no means am I on it for actual birth control, I plan on staying a virgin for a while. And she prescribed Veltin for the topical thing for right now. She also said we could try Accutane if my family discussed it first. She gave me that HUGE iPledge packet, and I've read through it completely. I've been researching, reading others blogs about it, and stuff, and I've realized that this is what I want to do. I know the possible side effects, and I figured it was worth the risk. My dermatologist said her children have used it too, which made my mom feel better. So, hopefully, I'll start off with this birth control and keep it for a month or whatever Accutane has you do, then start from there on my journey to beautiful, clear skin. So, I have a question! How has Accutane worked for any of you guys? I'd love to hear your experience with it, because I know I'm so ready to clear up all this acne!