“Used it for a semester, worked miracles.”
Accutane: Worth it
Cost: $300
Pain: Uncomfortable
Pain: Uncomfortable
Accutane satisfaction: Excellent
Previously had really bad congenital facial acne. Was an athlete year-round - exposed to dust/sweat a lot more.
The scarring was pretty bad and Accutane really cleared it up. Tried everything else - Retin A, Salycilic Acid, Doxycycline 5 mg, ProActiv.
The acne was often painful and so I gave it a go. There was initial dryness and peeling, however, after some-time it really kicked in and my skin was perfect as if I never had acne to begin with.
Really dries out your lips, will need chapstick 24/7. It did effect my sleep a bit, but nothing I couldn't deal with.
Highly recommended if you want your good skin back...
Mar 28, 2009Comments and replies (2)
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30 Mar 2009
Are you still using it? I'm thinking of starting it, but worried about how long I should take it after it hopefully does the job.
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11 Aug 2009
did it help you with your acne scars? how bad were your acne scars?