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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:
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October 22, 2009
Cons:
Severe Dryness (especially Lips****), Mood Swings
It works! Pricey but its affordable.
October 16, 2009
Pros:
great clear skin, confidence, joyful life
Cons:
dry skin,dry lips,dry nose,nosebleeds,stomach ache,occasional knee ache
accutane is amazing its done everything i wanted it to do with a side effect here and there. its NOT scary just go to ur dermatologist when u have a problem they can prescribe u something to treat the affects. im on 20mg 3 times a day so i do experience more than the average person.
October 12, 2009
Pros:
in around three months i was completely clear this is almost a year later and my skin is still smooth accept for the occasional pimple. This stuff works
Cons:
it dries your skin out and lips but its bearable to have nice skin just moisturize every day and carry around some lip balm and you'll be fine
this stuff works if you have bad acne and want it gone accutane is the way to go trust me its a wonder a drug
August 22, 2009
Pros:
Cleared most of my acne in the first couple of weeks.
Haven't experienced any of the side affects other than the obvious dry lips everyone experiences.
Cons:
-Dry Lips
-May be too expensive for some people, but my mom's work insurance pays for all prescription drugs (%100) :D Apparently my 3 month prescription costs over $250 if I had to pay out of pocket expenses.
I'll recommend this to anyone suffering from moderate to severe acne. I was nervous to even start on this program due to the 'side effects' all written everywhere on the package and online. But I wish I hadn't because I wasted weeks of valuable time. Don't hesitate for weeks people! Take a day to take it all in, but no more than 2 days. Start on it immediately and start living an ordinary life!!!! *I am not at fault for whomever suffers from severe side effects after being enticed from reading my post.*
August 18, 2009
Pros:
Starting to see a difference
Cons:
VERY dry lips! Dry eyes. Dry skin all over body. Bad mood swings
Iv been using Roaccutane for 7 weeks now and im just starting to see a difference. I had a MAJOR break out a couple of weeks into treatment and i very nearly gave up. It has got better now. Still getting break outs now but they are not as sore as it was before the treatment and they clear up alot faster without leaving purple marking as before.
The side effects can be pretty bad but so far i do think its worth it.
At work im reffered to as the pretty girl with the bad skin! I hope when this treatment finishes they cant say that about me.
And for anyone who is thinking about using this treatment i reccomend buying lots of lip balm, Body moisturiser and eye drops!
August 15, 2009
Pros:
Dried my oily skin
Nothing to really add since i just started a month ago.
Cons:
Breakouts were kind of bad. lots of big type pimples came up on my forehead and some little ones on my jaw line and cheek.
been experienceing dry skin, dry lips, dry eyes(this is the worst cuz i wear contacts too), coldness,
I think that even though i just started this a month ago, i have hope that it can work for me despite all the terrible things ive read on here... i know its suppose to get worse before it starts clearing up but i feel so ugly when i go out. extemely self conscious.
i feel like my acne was better before i started this treatment, and now its just disgusting but im hoping it clears up soon in the next 2 weeks before university starts again.. first impressions mean a lot there. and i dont wanna look like this. i do feel kind of depressed but i was already before taking it, and i do believe that if this works, my self esteem will skyrocket since im not usually a depressed guy... but i just cant feel like "myself" if i look so disgusting and noticeably zit infested.
July 29, 2009
Pros:
This stuff works, and it is the 'Cure'.
Cons:
Dry chapped lips, nose bleeds, avoid direct sunlight.
I was a Guinea Pig in 1983 when I took this. I took the drug for 3 months, took a month off, and took it for 1 more month. I was cured for life (well, for 26 years so far). I have no regrets, and to this day would call this a miracle drug. It changes peoples lives. Carry lots of chap stick for dry lips, and kleenex for bloody noses. 3 to 4 months of dry lips, nose bleeds, and staying out of the sun is a small price to pay for life long acne free skin.
July 28, 2009
Pros:
Yet to see. Comforting reading the testimonials though.
Cons:
Dry flaking, burning skin and scalp, dry peeling, sore lips. Itchiness which can be embarrassing.
Ive been using tetracylines for 3 years now and my skin is clear while on it. i need something long term as i cant take antibiotics all my life. A physician recommended accutane. Its been 2 weeks and man the side effects are severe. This is what chemotherapy must feel like. I still have the acne which started the day I stopped the Tets. So keeping chin up stocking up on moisturizer and hoping for the best.
Will keep you posted
July 23, 2009
Pros:
After a few months my acne was gone. As soon as I stopped the medication, it came back. I had another dosage and the acne went. When I stopped it came back :(
Cons:
Only works while you take the medication. Once I stopped the acne came back. Some things I noticed is I have a few mental heath issues afterwards, OCD, migraines, and hair loss. Not a problem before.
Think seriously hard before taking this. I wish I hadn't of taken it. I really do regret that, but like most people I wanted to try and take anything. 2 months of acne free face/body were the best months of my life.
July 15, 2009
Pros:
I tried all types of acne creams from the pharmacy and I've been to over ten dermatologists, also trying their prescribed medicines/ face washes/ creams and this is the only thing that worked. It's cheap and I've never felt better about my skin.
Cons:
None-- the doctor visits are nothing new to me since I've been to plenty, it is cheaper than all my other things I've tried, and although they say that you can get very dry lips and skin, thank god I've never experienced any of it.
If your doctor is willing to put you on it-- DO IT. If you've tried to get rid of your acne for a while and nothing has helped, do this! The blood tests and doctor visits are only for about six months and then for the rest of your life you never have to worry about your skin again! Imagine waking up in the morning without worrying about new pimples that showed up overnight... Imagine trying on clothes in the dressing room without seeing every pimple on your face so clearly... This medicine is a blessing and the confidence you feel after your skin clears up is unbelievable.
Pros:
AMAZING! My face, neck, chest and back had acne all over and i was put on 40mg once a day and it worked like a miracle : ) i've been off it for over a year and its returned. Im back to taking it again though. hopefully it works my 3rd time!!