I've had acne since about 7th grade. Nothing huge to begginwith, but worse than some. I did fine through high school, and suddenly halfway through my second year of college. I got hit bad, face, back, and chest. Pre to this happening, I was working out everyday, sometimes twice a day, I went out with friends, and wasn't shy to talk to guys. Then once the bad acne hit, everything changed... I couldn't stand going anywhere ever, I was embarrassed talking to anyone in fear of them judging me, and I quit going to the gym. You don't know what it's like until you have acne, it ruins your confidence ( physically, and emotionally.) I would stand in front of the mirror crying! I tried everything, I couldn't even tell you how much moneyI spent trying to get rid of acne!

I finally had enough, and went to my primary Doctor. She asked about Accutane and I was very quick to say no! I've heard somany bad reviews about Accutane. Finally after a week of debating some more, I went in and said "let's get rid of this!"

She refered me to my dermatologist (only people that can prescribe it.) I went in, she said I was a good candidate, and I took a pregnancy test, and got my labs done.Being female you have to wait 30 days, I did! I now have 3 days left of my first month. I'm already back to my old life, and I could feel better!

My symptoms have been... Tiredness, horrible dry lips, mild joint pain (it takes me longer to recover after the gym.) I'm now starting to notice one dry patch on each hand,Initial breakout (already over) everyone's different!

No unusual hair loss as of yet, no headaches, no mood swings, no depression.

I would so recommend looking into accutane. It has changed my life already!! I'll keep my logs updated. I hope I helped you! Any questions,ask.