I Am a 28 Yr Old Female Who Has Suffered from Adult Acne for 4 Years. Is Accutane my Best Option?

I have all types of acne, from cystic acne to blackheads/whiteheads and pustules. I have acne on my face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and I even my buttocks at times. I am worried about trying Acctuane because of the side effects it can cause. However, I feel that I have tried everything and have had no success. IE: differen gel, epiduo, retinaA, benzole peroxide cream, solodyn, spiranolactone, doryx, many different bc pills and facial treatments as well. I would love any suggestions, thanks!

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Severe acne

It sounds like you have done most other treatments available to you.I know you must be frustrated. As long as you do not plan or want to get pregnant over the next year Accutane is a very good option for you. It is also an expensive treatment so you need to be prepared and it definitely helps if you have insurance that covers your medication and lab costs. Unfortunately, we can not tell you when your acne will stop on it's own.So you can either do antibiotics and topicals for years with... more

Severe acne, what are my options?

Well, your options are what you want them to be. Accutane is by far the best medication for people with intense, cystic acne, particularly when it's affecting various body areas. Personally, I've prescribed Accutane for nearly 30 years and have taken it myself, prescribed it to my daughters, and would not endanger my patients. Dry skin and particularly dry lips are by far the most significant of the side effects. Any others will go away once your course of the medication ends. Quite frankly,... more