Hey guys, this is my first post here so I will give you a little background info first.

I've been lurking on this forum for a few months and decided it was time to sign up and ask for your advice.

I'm a 17 year old boy and suffer from what I would say is moderate cystic acne.

It all started back when I was 15 and a half.That's when I noticed my first pimple and soon after it quickly got worse.

I didn't think too much about my acne because I thought it was normal during puberty and due to hormonal changes.

I tried a lot of different wash lotions, cleanser, toners, moisturizer etc. but nothing seemed to control my red,inflamed pimples and oily skin.

So this April I finally mustered up the courage and went to a dermatologist. She diagnosed me with acne papulopustulosa and precribed Minostad 50mg, Differin and BPO.

I took all the meds as prescribed and after around 2 months I was completely clear. I stopped taking the antibiotics but still applied the BPO once or twice every week.

My skin was great and I was very happy.

Around August/September I noticed I was getting a few small pimples and papules again but nothing serious.

In October I decided to go the derm again and she prescribed me Differin and BPO.

1 week later all hell broke loose.

I broke out all over my face with deep, inflamed pimples and nodules. At that time I believed it was due to my heavy weight lifting and stopped going to the gym.

For two months now my skin has been horrible and I am regularly getting cysts on my forehead,cheeks and jawline.

I've even tried taking the antibiotics again but they didn't help this time around.

I am not sure what to do anymore, should I give the antibiotics another shot or should I go on Accutane?

The thing is I am afraid of the side effects from Accutane. My hair is already thinning and shedding quite a bit and I read that Accutane causes tiredness and joint pains, which would be detrimental to lifting weights.

Furthermore, my dermatologist is currently on holiday for two more weeks and I would have to see a new one.

What would you say is my best option, Accutane or Antibiotics?