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I'm 21 and within the past 4 years my face has exploded with stress-related acne as a result of a specific change in my family life. Naturally, I've been on the whole slew of antibiotics and topicals from the dermatologist, but none of them have shown much success and the antibiotics make me feel sick and unable to function. With no other options to take, my parents keep trying to shove Accutane down my throat, but I keep refusing. I'm looking at many of the side effects of Accutane and it seems to be many of the things I'm already experiencing now. Hair loss (my hair already falls out in clumps because of stress), stomach problems (I have trouble stomaching anything and usually end up puking every morning), headaches (I'm really prone to stress-related headaches and have my own medicine for that), and of course the suicide and depression (on top of everything, I'm already depressed and suicidal without taking Accutane, and have been secretly seeing a psychologist on the side). It should be noted that none of my depression is caused by having acne. I just don't see the justification of potentially screwing up my insides for something that doesn't really bother me. It's my parents trying to force me on the Accutane but they know nothing of my other stress-related problems or the depression. Considering how messed up I am to begin with, combined with the fact that even the less potent antibiotics mess me up even worse, would it still be safe to take Accutane under all of these conditions?
You answered your own question. The answer should be a resounding NO. Accutane is not an easy ride and while many people ultimately make it through ok , some of us have been left with long lasting effects. Stand up to your folks as you are an adult and say no. You're better off trying diet changes for your acne, exercise to reduce stress, The Regimen, supplements and the like than a drug that has the potential to make things that much more unbearable.
The fact that your acne doesn't bother you is another reason to stand your ground
Good Luck
Listen to yourself and from what youre saying it should be 100% NO. I suffer from stress related acne and last year due to a change in my health coping with it has resulted in the worst stress related acne of my life. I was offered accutane but as Im already prone to anxiety I decided not to. I could just feel it wasnt the right option for me personally.
I would highly suggest trying the regimen as thats what I chose to do and its working great! I too tried antibiotics, topicals etc and nothing worked. Maybe speak to your parents more so they will understand your decision to not go on accutane?