Is Accutane a Good Idea? I'm 15 and Very Active.

I am an active 15 yr old female and want to take accutane so bad. I cheer and am always busy. I have had acne for about 4 years. I have taken 4 different prescriptions over a 2 years spand, also trying every acne product out there. I have whiteheads, blackeds, and deep painful pimples.NOTHING HAS WORKED! Having acne is a self-confidence killer. All my friends have pretty clear skin, i want it. Very few people have problems and my mom is telling me no but i am begging. Is this a good idea for me?

Tags:

Comment on this

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Lauren in Georgia

Doctor Answers (1)
Community Comments (0)

Is Accutane a good idea?

I believe Accutane is an amazing medication and I wish it didn't have such a bad reputation. I completely understand how devastating bad acne can be and how much of a negative affect it can have on your life. Accutane is good because it works on multiple forms of acne; many other medications - oral and topical - just do not. I put all three of my daughters on Accutane over their lifetimes and all of them get compliments on how beautiful their skin is. I don't fear Accutane and I... more