Is Accutane (Isotretinoin) worth it?

[Broski]

Acne has gotten bad to the point I'm considering using it. Does it cause depression? Does it stunt growth? Any other options out there for mild/moderate acne. Pros and cons?

My acne is around the mouth, jaw, neck and sternum/upper chest, upper back. My face is swollen kinda like this:

 

[crosshold]

very worth it. you can clear your skin with only 10-20mg a day

 

[Broski]

very worth it. you can clear your skin with only 10-20mg a day

does it close the growth plates?>

 

[crosshold]

does it close the growth plates?>

i dont know tbh

 

[zeek]

Acne has gotten bad to the point I'm considering using it. Does it cause depression? Does it stunt growth? Any other options out there for mild/moderate acne. Pros and cons?

My acne is around the mouth, jaw, neck and sternum/upper chest, upper back. My face is swollen kinda like this:View attachment 1594745

no.

 

[Migfig]

Isnt accutane literally poison

 

[jake_okok]

yeah its probably really bad for you but faack it works

worked wonders for me
DONT PICK YOUR ACNE OR THAT WILL BE THE LEAST OF YOUR PROBLEMS (SCARS)))

 

[TUSSELEIF]

I’m taking it and don’t notice much other than dry skin. If it causes depression I don’t know because I was depressed and spiteful before taking accutane just as I am now

 

[randomuser2407]

Only if you have severe acne.

 

[Broski]

Only if you have severe acne.

But why only if severe? Because of the side effects?

 

[randomuser2407]

But why only if severe? Because of the side effects?

Yes exactly. If you just have a bit of acne, it will go away on its own, but if your face is covered with it, then accutane will really halo you.

 

[Anomaly]

It's a poison that kills random stuff in your body and as it turns out it happens to also through an unknown mechanism of action clear your skin up. Cancer patients sometimes take it. So take that as you will.

Accutane's mechanism of action explained - Topix