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Does Everyone Experience an Initial Breakout when on Accutane?

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My Consultant Dermatologist has prescribed me isotretinoin, however after watching youtube diary's of users of this drug, I have my doubts. I understand that the medicine in longterm will benefit my acne, but i am worried about the initial breakouts the users have been noting in their videos. The breakouts seem painful and quiet ugly, which is going to affect my confidence a lot, as after 1-2months I will start Sixth form/College. Therefore I was wondering does the breakout happen to everyone?

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