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So Im from the UK and cant afford to see a private dermatologist. I went through the NHS waiting list to see a dermatologist that way. Yet, all Ive been met with are nurses who constantly push accutane on me. The meetings were online so that adds to my frustration. The first nurse suggested accutane and I told her I dont feel comfortable with taking accutane. Its more of a last resort. She then suggested antibiotics and I told her they unfortunately dont work on me. I then suggested that Id like to try spironolactone after doing my own research and she said ok come to the hospital so we can get your blood pressure and prescription.
I went there and I was met with a different nurse who was lovely but by the end of the appointment she made me do a pregnancy test and made me sign a form for accutane. I was so confused because it felt so mismanaged as I was led to believe I was going there to get my blood pressure checked and get a prescription for spironolactone. My general practitioner put me on birth control and its managing my acne quite nicely. I still get the occasional cyst which leaves a scar and thats my main concern- I have pitted scarring on my cheeks and have been working on improving them for two years. I cant do that for one whole year AFTER accutane because my skin could literally peel off since accutane makes the skin extremely sensitive not to mention is dries out every molecule in the body - doesnt sound good long term. Im so torn. Im 23 and I want to utilise my youth to help regenerate that lost tissue. I know that accutane can potentially eliminate cystic breakouts forever. I just care more about the scars I currently have I want to get lasers, peels and micro needling so that my skin texture improves. I feel like these nurses are just throwing prescriptions my way when Id like to see a dermatologist. I might save up and go private at this point. I feel so heartbroken. I dont know what to do 🙁 I have a blood test form and another online appointment next month with a nurse about my progress with accutane - I havent taken it because Ive been using peels and retinoids to improve my skin texture.
Hi!!! I had acne for 10 years untill i started isotretinoin, im on month 5 now and i never thought my skin could bee this good. When my dermatologist prescribed me isotretinoin after a couple years on benzoyl peroxide and adapelene without success i was pretty scared because of all the horror stories you see online, but i trusted my doctor and it was the best decision i couldve made. The only fear right now is that the acne might come back but we have to wait to see that... If i were you i would maybe get a second opinion and if they tell you the same thing i would go on isotretinoin. The scar issue is that you should treat it after treating the acne, because there is no point in treating the scars if you will get more eventually, my derm already told me that after finishing the treatment we will talk about treatments for the scars. Good luck.
Hey, I've had acne issues for 5 years and I've learned(I have no idea how bad your scars are)to deal with the dark red scars mix apple cider vinegar and warm water. It'll take awhile but it helps. Right now, I'm on Doxycline and a topical creme (no idea what the same is and honestly I rarely use it). Birth control does help, and so does Clearasil (I only use it if it gets really bad). From experience, I can say that most of these "miracle" creams don't work. Many actually cause more acne, the cream or scrub will clog your pores even more. Hope this helps.