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My dermatologist keeps trying to push me onto Accutane. I don't think I really need it. My acne is not scaring and is somewhat well-controlled on my current regimen. I probably get between 2 and 6 pimples a month, mostly around my period. Also, most of the marks on my one cheek are old red marks from pimples I had before I was on my current regimen, same with the chin. I have one or two there right now that are actually pimples. So far this month I think I have had 7 or so pimples, but no more than 2 at one time. I have never had a cystic pimple.
Thank you all for your kind words! I think my dermatologist makes the largest profit off of Accutane patients and that's why he wants to put me on it.
5 hours ago, leelowe1 said:could be hormonal since it seems to occir only or mostly around your period - definitely not accutane material. spiro or hormonal supps may work.
Yes, I definitely think it's hormonal. I take Yaz birth control and have noticed a significant reduction in breakouts now as opposed to a few years ago when I was taking another type of bc. Was considering spiro but since my acne is so mild I didn't want to go through the initial breakout so many users talk about.
