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Originally Posted by ADqtPiMel

I also took Accutane and am extremely split on it. I was only on it for about four months in high school. I'm certain that my situation was exacerbated by the fact that I was a swimmer and spent about 5 hours a day in chlorine, which is very drying. I'm also extremely grateful that it worked so well in such a short time and had such long lasting effects. But I still have very dry skin and lips and get nosebleeds very frequently, and a lot of my hair never grew back. I just feel it's necessary to warn people to do LOTS of research and talk through concerns with a dermatologist before starting to take Accutane.

i'm really glad you posted this. Alot of people think it's some sort of "magic cure" for acne.

I've heard alot of bad things about Accutane, especially with teens. I've read that it causes extreme mood swings and depression also. One of my cousins used it, and it worked wonderfully. She still maintains that Accutane should only be used after you have tried EVERY other avenue and like you said, have talked to a dermatologist and know what you're potentially getting into.