Used Isotretinoin (Accutane®)? Rate It:
Cons:
Made my skin worse then ever - had cystic acne break out all over my face when I only ever got spots on my chin an a couple on my temples when I was on my period soi used to getspots which would last for about 2 weeks then clear up then start again 2 weeks later each month nothing to what happened with tablets now I have red marks and deep scars on my cheeks when used to have perfect skin on my cheeks, nose bleeds dry lips and skin on body. a few smaller spots now after being off it for 3 months
Pros:
- Works when nothing else will.
- Dramatically clears acne.
- Nothing short of life changing.
- Evens out complexion
- Reduces redness
- Works quickly
Cons:
- Extreme dryness everywhere.
- Lower back pain. (i think only guys get this)
- Occasional mood changes.
- Blood tests
- Nosebleeds
Pros:
IT WORKS!
Cons:
Extremely dry skin
Pros:
cleared 90% of my acne
reduced oiliness
Cons:
extremely dry lips
muscle ache
Pros:
- dramatic change after one month (now I have like 10-15% of what I had before
- skin isn't oily, maybe a little change with hair oiliness
-feeling so much better
-don't have to think so much about make up because it 'stays' on my face, also I need less of it
Cons:
-chapped lips
-dry hair(had to change my shampoo and use some conditioners to moisturise it)
Pros:
Clears most acne within 3 weeks
Clears all acne within 10 months
Cons:
Depression
Lower back pain
Dry skin
Dry lips
Pros:
clears acne all over
no more break outs!
Cons:
really dry lips
extreme joint pain in ankles
Pros:
clear skin
boost in self esteem
Cons:
dry skin/lips/eyes
Pros:
-Good for use on acne where it's difficult to use a topical medication (back).
-Reduces cystic acne slightly.
Cons:
-VERY dry skin and lips, so much so that my face would be so dry it would bleed. (even with moisturising 5 times a day).
-The dry flakey skin is worse than original acne.
-Very painful a sore red skin.
-Dry, Itchy eyes.
-Muscle ache for first few weeks of treatment.
-Depression.
-Difficulty sleeping.
-Hair loss.
Pros:
Temporary clear skin
Cons:
Everything..... Results are only temporary
Causes so many problems and at the end of it your acne comes back
Pros:
was on it for 6 and a half months None really, my skin was not oily while I was on it.
Gave it a 1 rating as could not submit my review otherwise