Accutane (by prescription)

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WARNING: Certain types of doses of Accutane contain PEANUT OIL and/or SOYBEAN OIL. Consult your doctor about which dose you are taking (You can also take the generic brand)

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    5.0
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    Shoppingisasport

    13 years ago

    I don't know where to start with my love affair with accutane. The first time I broke out was in 8th grade. I had whiteheads and cysts on my forehead. It was horribly embarrassing, it came at the...

    About reviewer (74 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

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    5.0
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    Anetteee

    13 years ago

    Acne was hiding my face and confidence for over three years. I use to have perfect skin and didn't need other make up than mascara and maybe a blush or bronzer. Then I got this awful and disgusting...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

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    whawhawhacawhaaawhaa

    13 years ago

    WARNING#1: People with PEANUT allergies, make sure you are getting the 40mg and not the 10mg b/c the 10mg contains PEANUT OIL for colouring. I was APPALLED not only as someone who is allergic, that...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

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    5.0
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    cassbaby

    13 years ago

    In England you get Roaccutane free on the NHS so no complaints on price. I began taking it last July after 2 years of strange acne... strange acne being spots what were just filled with coagulated...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Olive, Neutral

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    5.0
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    kittybisous

    13 years ago

    I had the most horrible, hereditary acne. From the age of 11 I started having problems and tried everything. I tried literally all topical and oral medications, I used proactiv, washed, wore oil...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    5.0
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    areinholz

    13 years ago

    My acne began at age 23. Until that point I never had any problems with my skin. For four entire years I visited naturopaths and hollistic doctors trying to target the "root cause" of my acne. Of...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

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    5.0
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    TANS

    13 years ago

    This is kind of an avanced review - because technically I am still in the process of my 6-month treatment.I am on my second month of using this product. This is also my second round of treatment -...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Tan

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    5.0
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    cmkelly

    13 years ago

    I had two rounds with Accutane. The first time turned out to be ineffective because I complained to my doctor about joint pains so he reduced the dosage. Unfortunately, my cystic acne came...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

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    cerecita

    13 years ago

    im just finishing up 40mg of a months pack and my skin is clear now.. i had moderate/mild acne....YET PeRSISTENT which is still annoying! i was fed up so finally i asked my Dermo if i could...

    About reviewer (110 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

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    5.0
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    squirrelmonkey

    13 years ago

    I took the generic version Amnesteem for 5 months. I have been off of it for over a month now and finished the IPledge program. I am thrilled with the results. My skin was insanely oily to where my...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

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    5.0
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    SydVicious87

    13 years ago

    I used Accutane when I was 15 years old after having bad acne since I was about 10/11 years old. I tried EVERYTHING before this and this is the only thing that saved me. I didn't get depressed, my...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

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    5.0
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    Mazenderan

    13 years ago

    *Does the job - but be aware of possible side-effects* Accutane was a last resort for me. My skin has always been problematic. However, at age 28 my hormones went a little crazy, and my...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

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    5.0
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    jillirific

    13 years ago

    I was on Accutane when I was 15 years old - so back in 2004 - as a very last resort (as I think it should be.) I tried many, many other prescription acne treatments and found nothing worked or I...

    About reviewer (129 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

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    greenfaerie38

    14 years ago

    First off, this is a great product. If you have stubborn acne and you've tried everything, this may be the thing for you. I have had acne for a decade, and have taken Accutane two separate...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

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    5.0
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    Susie31

    14 years ago

    I used Tretiva brand (same thing) 30 mg a day for 7 months (considered a safer "low dose" regimen...t totally worked and i was on cloud 9 like my entire life turned around however!! I suffered a...

    About reviewer (112 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

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    tracygray

    14 years ago

    Yes I have used this and yes it did work. This was 12 years ago and has been linked to liver problems, suicidal tendencies and of course the birth defects. Since then there has been a medical...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

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    5.0
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    meehmohsaah

    14 years ago

    I would totally recommend going for accutane (aka roaccutane), but only upon consultation with a doctor. You need to understand the risks and prevention associated (eg deformed babies from...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

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    5.0
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    cferro2

    14 years ago

    Accutane changed my life. I have had horrible cystic acne since even before I was a teenager. I started accutane back in January and will be finished in two days. I cannot even begin to explain how...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

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    4.0
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    alexandra92

    14 years ago

    As far as it goes I've found Roaccutane to be very helpful!! I started getting a couple of spots when I was about 11. When looking back my skin looked very nice apart from the few spots, I'd do...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

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    5.0
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    Crystal44

    14 years ago

    If you suffer from nodular/cystic acne you MUST consider going on accutane. I get so mad when I read that people are too afraid to try it due to all the "negative side effects", oh please, that's...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive

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