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Reviewer: Sar1 , 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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I suffered with adult acne for the last 3 years. I had a mixture of cystic acne , blackheads and Papule spots. Antibiotics was the first medication to be given to me, the antibiotics were a complete waste of time my acne still remained present ! The areas where I suffered with acne was the sides of my face , jawline and forehead. Having acne completely knocked my confidence and at the time the acn
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Reviewer: Gretchen Cammiso, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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I was 36, had battled sever acne intermittently for 2 decades. I had had SEVERELY oily skin my whole life. Finally I tried Accutane! ???? BEST decision I ever made. While the monthly blood tests were annoying, it was beyond worth it. My skin began to clear up almost immediately & my pores shrank & my oil production regulated. I experienced minimal to no excessive dryness & 7 years late
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Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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I started taking Accutane shortly before turning 24. I had severe cystic acne throughout my back for a while which did not respond well to other treatment, and thus is why I started taking Accutane. For some time after starting the medication, I only had minor side effects, such as dry lips. Then, I started to experience symptoms of depression, such as feelings of worthlessness and thoughts of sui
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Reviewer: Chimbo , 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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I had severe cystic and nodular acne in my chin area. Antibiotics didn’t help. This drug was a miracle. It started working immediately. Never saw results so fast. Took it for 5 months. 80mg a day and than 120 mg the last month. I had a few side effects. Nothing to serious. Dry lips dry skin and photo sensitivity were my side effects. Nothing I couldn’t handle. I prety much lived on chapstick, loti
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Reviewer: 13, 25-34 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year
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I began having bad acne in high school, which became cystic in college, and refractory to every birth control, topical treatment, antibiotic, diet and skin care routine. Several dermatologists recommended accutane/isotretinoin but I hoped it would magically disappear by my mid 20's and had heard negative things about accutane from a friend and a family member. It didn't go away and once I
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