Hello! Thank you for viewing my thread. I am a 115lb, sixteen year-old, female. I have mild/moderate acne which i've battled for six years. For the last two years, I used Proactiv. A couple of months ago, I noticed cysts and worsening acne. When I went to my derm for the first time, we decided to go ahead with the accutane. She told me to stop using Proactiv immediately and started me on Tazorac. Tazorac REALLY cleared my skin, but it caused lots of hyperpigmentation. I still use it and I believe in time it could clear my skin, but I'm not willing to risk it. Accutane is a sure thing for me!  I will be starting my accutane journey this Monday (April 11, 2016). I have done A LOT of research over the past two months (since before I first visited my derm). She prescribed me 40mg twice daily (80 mg a day)! I know that's a ton. Many people who are 55 lbs heavier than me have to beg their derms to work them up to that dosage. I am excited to start the journey even though i'm scared of how high the dosage is. My doctor is a doctor for a reason. I trust her and I know she wouldn't endanger me. I plan to post frequently and picture updates bi-weekly. Here are a few pictures to start.