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Oral Retinoid
Efficacy
87%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Use with EXTREME CAUTION: Causes severe birth defects and fetal death.
Oral Retinoid
Acne.org’s Real World Take
The nuclear option. It works reliably and provides long-term remission of acne, and even severe acne, in about ⅔ of people who properly take an adequate dosage. However, it permanently and irreversibly changes the skin and the body forever and users may experience long-term side effects for the rest of their lives. It’ll nuke it, but there is no going back.
Oral Retinoid
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Isotretinoin (Accutane®)? Rate It:
Choose from 1 to 5 stars
June 5, 2008
Cons:
Possible side affects
I started "Isotretinoin (Accutane)" three weeks ago. After a few days of taking it I noticed my skin was clearing up and my oil was decreasing. I also noticed a few days ago I had a small break out( due to my cycle) and the accutane took control of the pimples right away. I mostly have bad break outs right before and during my womanly cyle. It can take weeks for those break outs to go away and by then I am left with scarring and one week of clear skin (with scars) before it happens all over again. Its a nightmare! I have tried all the programs such as proactive and other over the counter creams for 6 years. I am grateful that there is hope out there. The side efects I have right now are dry lips and skin. I use Dr. Dans lip balm, it works pretty good and Crevex lotion for my face. I am still a bit scared to be on accutune but I am trying to stay as positve as possible and just get throught this time in my life. I will keep everyone updated on my journey! Thank you
February 8, 2008
Pros:
This medicine is great. It gave me a ton of confidence iv only been on it for a month and my skin is almost completely clear.
Cons:
dry skin and lips,tiredness, costly
If you have moderate to severe acne i wouldnt waste time with anything else i wish i would have done it sooner
August 26, 2012
Cons:
BE VERY VERY
Did the job like a champ! Simply a miracle!
January 30, 2012
Pros:
helps temporarily
Cons:
didn't give me long term help and the side effects were extremely hard to deal with
i think this is dangerous medication the side effects aren't worth it
September 18, 2009
Pros:
Works AMAZINGLY. All acne (body, face) gone! And usually stays away for a long time.
Cons:
Dry Lips, Suicidal thoughts (depression), Dry Skin. Unfortunatly, it's been about a year since I've last taken accutane and my back has broken out... I get pimples on my hairline too, but I don't worry about those.
Leaves scars!
If you really want to get rid of acne and it's ruining your life, I recommend this medication.
But if you don't care that much, and your acne isn't severe, don't take it.
April 17, 2009
Pros:
None
Cons:
Too many
Didnt help and burned like f**k
September 10, 2009
Pros:
NONE!
Cons:
I was on it for over NINE months, it did nothing but enflame my acne even worse. I have found other products since. I had to suffer through side effects with no results at all.
If it doesnt' work after a month, move on. Increasing the dose will only make things worse.
February 18, 2009
Pros:
Dries up your acne relativley fast.
You can see improvement
Face appears smoother and you dont look all oily and shiny
Cons:
Horrid side effects, EXPENSIVE!makes your skin look scaley and way too dry!
My brother uses accuane. his skin looks better, but it looks like he constantly has sunburn, Also his lips are always cracked because accutane kills ALL of your oil glands in your face. So you will age much much faster!
i would not use accutane! it is just wrong and i highly do not recomend it! try the Urine Treatment! It is like 1000 dollars less than Accutane and it works 100 times better!!
March 6, 2008
Pros:
No initial breakout so far (1 month in), smoothe skin, I think it's working
Cons:
If you wear contact lenses and are prone to dry eyes, this is going to be a nightmare as it is for me right now. I got extremely inflamed eyes, had to go to eye doctor. Red irritated eyes is more worse than having dry skin and lips.
It's only been a month so far and I haven't had a bad breakout, I just have tons of redmarks everywhere still. The worst thing so far is that my insurance doesn't cover it and it's $150 a month. My eyes are so irritated, I'm scared there might be some permanent damage to it as I am prone to dry eyes. Since it's only been a month my derm or my eye doctor has not seen such bad reaction to eyes from accutane. ugh. It's worth it if you're willing to sacrifice other important things like your vision.
May 7, 2007
Pros:
does a decent job clearing acne
Cons:
side effects: joint pain, chapped lips, Erectile dysfunction,
STAY AWAY... NOT WORTH THE RISK.. PEOPLE HAVE ALSO COMMITED SUICIDE ON IT
Pros:
Chance of clear skin.