Hello everyone! I am brand new to joining this site after using it for years to read reviews on certain acne products and treatments.
I am about to go to the doctor next week and ask to be put on Accutane. He has talked to me about my acne before, so I'm pretty confident with him putting me on the medication without a problem. I have never used Accutane, and I'm hoping it can help me out, seeing as it has helped a lot of people before.

Some background on me: I am a nineteen year old female with moderate, rather cystic, acne. I have tried every topical option under the sun to no avail, and have even used birth control pills (sorta worked for a while, but never really cured my acne). I'm led to believe that my acne might be due to a hormone issue because I watch what I eat and am careful about the products I put onto my face. My breakouts are normally around my lower cheeks, mouth, and chin. I rarely ever have a breakout on my upper cheeks, forehead, and rest of my body.I have some mild scarring/pigmentation, but still almost ALWAYS have at least one active breakout on my face. I am hoping Accutane can finally help cure my acne, and I can stop feeling so insecure just to show my face.

I have done a little research on the medicine, but since I am pretty new to even deciding to go on this medication, I was hoping some of you could tell me your experiences with the drug; side effects, did it work for you, products used, tips, etc.
Thank you so much!!