im 24 and have been experiencing hormonal acne for the last four years, i finally decided to take accutane about a month and half ago- started with 40 mg a day the first month now i'm alternating 40-80 mg a day. i'm worried that maybe accutane wont help my acne if its hormonal :( my skin is definitive less oily but not like the other reviews that i've read ( most experience peeling?) my only side effects are dry lips, dry, eyes and nose. do you think that accutane will help with hormonal acne?
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Doctors often refer to the dryness that occurs with isotretinoin and retinoids like Retin-A as the retinoid reaction. Although normal, the dryness can lead to a feeling of discomfort that can ultimately compromise your compliance. Retinoid reaction...
