Used Isotretinoin (Accutane®)? Rate It:
Cons:
It does dry your skin out. She has had no major problems. Dry around the mouth area. Keep Aquaphor available at ALL times.
Pros:
clears acne completely, no more oily skin, better complexion..CLEAR SKIN!! need i say more?
Cons:
(in my case, everyone reacts different to medications) extremely dry lips, moodiness, fatigue, it made me anxious, cuts took longer to heal, hair thinning, redness doesnt go away.. and last but not least EXPENSIVE if you dont have insurance.
Pros:
after several months the drug became my miracle worker! and the dryness of the skin and lips clears up a week or two after you finish taking the drug
Cons:
dry lips, nose bleeds, dry skin...
Pros:
My skin is usually extremely oily, but after 2 month of treatment it is dry and no longer appears shiny. My acne reduced noticeably in the first month but I am having a large breakout currently, hopefully this will go down soon.
Cons:
Dry cracking lips and dry skin on hands and feet
Pros:
It WORKS!
Cons:
Common side effects, dry lips, little body ache, nosebleeds and lazyness... but can all be avoided with proper care such as chapstick, fish oils, nasal spray and LOTS of water!
Pros:
So far so good. Nothing changed my face yet but its getting there
Cons:
Cost alot of money if you dont have insurance. My face is starting to get dry and itchy. I only had this product for 3 days.
Pros:
I don't have anymore breakouts. I don't have to worry about having a shiny, oily face. It has made my self - esteem so much better.
Cons:
Regular derm visits, blood work and it gets pricey after all is done.
Pros:
Slowly and steadily clearing Acne (1 week in) :) Any spots i do get dry up and essentially fall off :s Free on prescription (under 18!)
Cons:
Red Face, Dry Peeling Skin, Dry Lips
Pros:
- has taken away all the oil from my face
-generally zit free now
Cons:
-cant tan in the middle of summer cuz i just burn :(
-kinda chapped lips, not as bad as people say
- depression isn't that bad, it's bearable and generally only happens when you are alone or at night
Pros:
Cleared me up. Was cheap with OHIP
Cons:
Dry everything, all acne lessions scared while on accutane, blood work and fasting, no sun, gave me sever facial flushing on and off course, back pain, and weird dreams.
Pros:
It does work. My daughter has been on it for 3 months and her skin does look great. It also makes her hair less oily. I would definitely recommend Accutane.