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Accutane is a prescription medication used to treat severe acne. Accutane can have some potentially serious side affects, so it’s important to cover them carefully with your doctor before embarking on treatment.

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from Canada Updated 5 days ago

Today I woke up, looked in the mirror and saw a pimply/pizza face/all the words to describe a teenager suffering from acne, everyone day its basically like this, I look around to all my friends and ask myself my cant I have a face like that.. I tried everything, honey mask, cleaners, pro-active,... Read more

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spent $10 in New York, NY Updated 8 days ago

I'm 23 years old and about a year and a half ago I started breaking out considerably more than what I used to. My acne isn't super severe but its enough to be seen even with makeup on. My dermatologist has had me try doxycycline (150 mcg), various topical gels, and birth control. None of it even... Read more

9 comments | 1 Thank You

spent $780 in Mexico, MX Updated 10 days ago

I remember having acne since I was 11/12 years. I took it for the first time when I was 17, second time when 21, and this is mi third time at 26. I have to mention that my acne really improved and that the results are completely amazing. My skin is even better than the one from the people who... Read more

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(RealFriend) spent $600 in Lewiston, ID Updated 20 days ago

Im 44 and after years of persistant acne ( I mean I NEVER out grew it) The Dr sent me to a dermotoligist and she is starting me on Accutane (generic). I am nervous and excited. I WANT clear skin... Ive taken everything and tried everything and combos of it all. IM DONE! I told her I didnt care... Read more

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spent $400 in Carrollton, GA Updated 1 month ago

Since hitting puberty at the age of 11 years old, I have had acne all over my face. I didn't have big, nodular pimples, but instead a million little bumps every where. I would get big bumps every now and them also. It was horrible, I was teased, the whole 9. I got past my self-esteem issues... Read more

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spent $100 in Green Bay, WI Updated 1 month ago

My brother has always had severe acne, whatever he tried, didn't worked. He was prescribed accutane his Senior year and by graduation he was acne free. His worst side effects were dry skin and lips, but it was so worth it. He looks great and I am so happy for him. I have always had acne also but... Read more

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spent $100 in Ontario, CA Updated 2 months ago

I have been getting acne since I was about 12 years old. It was never a huge issue, but at the time it seemed like it and I tried out all the cleansers and toners and acne fighters on the market. I am 16 now, and the acne that I had in the past year was the worst so far. When I first visited the... Read more

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spent $50 in New York, NY Updated 3 months ago

I have been on accutane for 2 weeks now and I'm a senior in highshool. I am a male. me and my mom have tried everything such as doxycycline and tetrecycline,neutragena face washes, etc. im noticing that im getting bloody noses and watery eyes alot.I've heard about a lot of success stories and... Read more

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spent $400 in Kentucky Updated 3 months ago

My acne started around the time I began middle school and kept getting worse over time. Nothing I used worked, and believe me, I've tried all of the drug store products. Accutane is the only thing that has ever worked. I've been using it for seven months now, and I can honestly say that I love... Read more

15 comments | 4 Thank Yous

spent $2,000 in Miami, FL Updated 6 months ago

I took the full course of Accutane treatment 180 days/40 mg a day. Results are amazing. My skin is beautiful at the end of the treatment I totally forgot how acne look like or black heads on my nose. I got 100 % clear on the third months but I was with moderate acne not severe from the... Read more

3 comments | 2 Thank Yous
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