I took Accurane 20 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. My skin cleared beautifully within 3 months and the acne never came back. My only wish is that I would’ve taken it earlier and saved myself from depression it caused throughout my teenage years and into my 20s.
@Abubakr #Apostate i kno im rresponding late but pls take it, it absolutely changed my life and cured my depression the only side effects are drry skin and lips. its so worth it!! good luck
@@Fthhtuu Can you guys plsss answer my questions? So basically I'm 15,am I too young to get accutane?Isn't accutane too expensive? Will accutane affect my health?Will it work for me if I have genetic cystic acne?
I love dogs i would recommend going to a dermatologist! i started taking accutane at age 16 (almost 17) i have been taking it for 3,5 months now (low dose) and it’s helping for sure! i have a lot of hyperpigmentation and scars but rarely get pimples anymore
it is incredibly annoying to have to explain how acne has affected my mental health. people have been telling me "no one notices" or "you're gonna have a mask on anyway" they don't understand how it works for us! it is the root of my depression and anxiety. i refrain a lot from social situations just because i don't want to show my face. people that have never dealt with this do not understand and it is so frustrating for people to try to give me advice on it.
Yess ,it does triggered my mental health . People around me keep on saying ‘it wasnt a terrible breakout ,just wash your face using a clean water’ . Yeahhhh as if i wash my face using the dirt all this while 😒😂 i’ve never been in breakout in my whole life,this is the first and it has been 6months now . I’ve done everything that i could ,spend all my money seeing a few dermatologist but yahhh 😭 its such a frustrating when people around make fun of me saying that i’ve spend so much money but still look ugly 😭😭 i’m dying inside 😭
I went on Accutane a year ago because my acne got to the point where I couldn't leave my house anymore. I felt so much better after Accutane, I can't even describe how amazing it was for me.
Does accutane have to be prescribed by a dermatologist? Can a doctor prescribe it too? Where i live it takes years to get an appointment with a dermatologist and it’s wayyy out of my budget:( i tried every product out there for acne and i cant get rid of it:(
Blushem I don’t know about Canada but in the UK a general doctor can’t prescribe it; they must be referred to a dermatologist who can then prescribe it but there are long waiting times. If I wanted to bypass the waiting, id have to go private
This video was VERY helpful. Its always been very upsetting for me to see how the lack of good information has led so many peoples acne condition getting worse. I for one have had acne for years and have tried so many things and later came to find out were very bad for my skin. I applaud dermatologists who actually care enough about people, to make free public videos providing reliable information. We need more of this. thank you again
I seriously cannot express how much I love your content. I love how you address the mental health effects of acne on top of the physical effects. You have no idea how many people you have positively impacted
My daughter did a full course of accutane when she was 15. It worked well for a while then came back. We did another full course and our doctor said it would be a 95% chance to never deal with acne again. It came back her freshman year of college worse than ever. The whole process was so frustrating to us. I know it's emotionally damaging and I spent so much money trying to get her help. Finally a dedicated esthetician helped her find a routine that is working. After watching your channel I realize what some of our problems were: switching products too often, using too much.... Some people binge watch Netflix. I binge watch Dr. Dray. 😊
I really hope things are going better for your daughter. The impact acne has on a person's life is tremendous. I would love to see more support groups out there
Mari, I’m taking my 15 year old to the dermatologist today. She is in 10th grade, had clear skin up until this year. Now she has acne, and she is so depressed and sad. It’s been a rough year. Tried all products, I think too much. I’m trying to stay away from oral meds for her, will see. Could be hormonal. Blood work next. Cleared all gluten and dairy from her diet. Gotta get her back on track and her self confidence and smile back:(
Stephanie Romano I hope it works for her. I think our frustration was that the doctor “guaranteed” results. The esthetician has been a godsend. After two rounds my daughter was disillusioned by the doctor. Wish we had Dr. Dray here.
Mari Cooke my dermatologist said that happens to a lot of teenagers and young adults but not so much with older people. I am hoping that is true since I am about to start taking it at 31.
I took Accutaine when I was 20 and I was SO thankful I did! I had always struggled with acne and insecurities related. Looking back I did however become depressed while I was on the medication. It was gradual so I didn’t even notice how depressed I was. I became super isolated and only wanted to stay in bed. Never suicidal though. After I got off the Accutane my mood immediately returned to normal and that’s when I realizad that I did suffer with depression during that time. But I made it through. I honestly would do it again if I needed to. (Thank God I don’t!). Don’t let the scare of depression stop you! Just be conscious that it IS a legitimate side effect and you can get through it 💕
I'm in my final month of this medication and it has worked wonders for me! Haven't had so much as a blackhead since about month 2. I do have hormonal acne so I am concerned about recurrence but I feel like I have control now and will see my dermatologist if it recurs. As for side effects, dryness was the worst but not unbearable and, as you mentioned, I avoided the dollar menu and adopted such a healthy diet that my triglycerides actually went down! Thank you for this video!
THANK YOU! Finally an actual informative video of Accutane and not someone reading reviews and claiming it’s an informative video. This was very educational. I used to say acne was a disease years ago and people would laugh at me so I just stopped talking about acne. We should keep talking about it more, we shouldn’t live in fear and insecure feelings, we should be able to face the topic as an empathetic people and work together to help each other. My best friend swears by Accutane and 15 years later, today I started my first dose. I’m not sure why I waited so long but I’ve seen the miracles it has done to people close to me and I’m ready for my turn.
Accutane is the next step for me if spironolactone doesn't work. I've "exhausted all other options" according to my dermatologist LOL. My skin is finally clear after 4 months on spironolactone and I REALLY hope it stays that way. My skin tends to clear up for 1-2 years then freaks out again for a year.
I was on spironolactone for a few months and it kept my skin clear but I ended up having to go off of it because I had a bad reaction where my heart rate went up a lot. Now my skin is kinda bad again and I want to consider accutane because I’ve tried everything else
Yusra Fozi you should go into accutane ASAP you don't want those fucking pimples (acne) leave you scars man, that's why I hate my dermatologist because he gave me differents treatments (pills, creams etc) for 4 years and after he saw that shit wasn't working he finally put me into accutane and bingo but I have scars now 😧😧😧 I had scar revision and laser treatments but you don't want to go into that, it cost alot 😑
I finally had tried everything and went onto accutance at 36yr old. I wish more than anything i had done it when i was 16 or 26.. all those years of horrible cystic acne. :/
I recently started a treatment of isotretinoin. Before treatment, I was extremely nervous because of what I had heard about side effects, especially the potential effects on mental health. This video is so educational and really helped me feel so much better about starting isotretinoin and now I'm feeling optimistic and excited about the future of my skin, rather than scared and nervous. Thank you, Dr. Dray! :)
I took accutane 5 years ago for my cystic hormonal acne, it was the best thing I ever did!! It changed my skin from super oily to normal to dry!! It also made me avoid the sun like crazy and wear crazy amounts of sunscreen!! So I feel like it was definitely a great thing!! I now use retin a and I take amoxicillin 1000 Mgs a day!! I have maybe a little pimple once every few months!! I hope I can eventually just use the retin a and drop the antibiotics one day because I know they aren’t healthy to take for ever!!
Your videos have truly helped me. I suffer from pcos and when I got on Accutane 6 years ago, it completely cured my acne. My skin was clear until I recently started eating unhealthy foods. So, I will be starting Accutane again. You rock!
I’ve binge watched your videos tonight! They’ve been so helpful especially as a viewer who is in college. It seems as if some dermatologists don’t empathize with their patients as much as they could. While understanding the need for a quick patient turn over, it’s nice to know there is someone out there that wish to help and educate others so they can take proper action for their skin concerns. Thank you!!!
thank you so much for your words on acne being a disease and being incredibly depressing so many people think acne is just vanity issue but it is painful, physically and mentally. Ive been struggling for about 4 years and I am seeing a new derm to hopefully be put an accutane. I had acne in 2018 then it went away then this year it came back full force, all over my cheeks. I have tried just about every antibiotic and topical treatment and it'll have a slight improvement then within two weeks relapse even WORSE. Hopefully I can start it this month or next month.This video was super helpful !
I have been following you (more or less actively) for years now, I think I first discovered you when I was 18 or 19, and I’m now 27 years old. You have always always always been the most reliable and I my opinion trustworthy source of information regarding skin care. I appreciate that so so much, thank you for still putting out content, being a guide for so many ppl and always staying unbiased and objective. Thank you so much. Love you, appreciate you, bye now haha.
Spot on with the depression that those of us with acne suffer from. It makes me not want to leave the house and i spend so much time obsessing over my skin picking at it making it worse and then the shame cycle starts and i feel even worse. Im almost 30 this month and still suffering with severe acne, have pcos and endometriosis. Just now able to afford to get on accutane because I am paying out of pocket for the medication. I feel so heard by this. I am on my 3rd day of accutane at 40mg a day to start. Looking forward to a few months from now and hopefully see results. Thank you Dr. Dray
I have dealt with very oily acne prone skin and ultimately decided to give a session of Accutane a try. It was quite a transformative experience especially with my skin becoming soo much less oily. 😬I actually had to do a second session of the med, too, which kind of bummed me. However! I truly feel that I am seeing the benefits of the Accutane 10 years later! I am 45 now and I don’t regret seeing a BC dermatologist for going through Accutane sessions. I love your content and channel thank you 🙏!
I would like to highlight that you are also not allowed to donate blood until 6 months AFTER you finish your treatment and its recomended to wait 1 year after finishing the treatment to do procedures such as electrolysis as it can increase your chances of scarring and sensitivity. USE SUNCREEN IN THE WINTER AS WELL AS YOU WILL BURN! IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE SPF ALL THE TIME! I took accutane in canada and this is what i was told/ read in the drug info pamphlet. I took accutane twice. I would reccomend to wait to take the treatment until you are an adult as i first did the treatment as a teen and had a relapse. When i was on the medication again, i had to get a lower dosage since i developed eczema but afterwards you should be just fine!
I had reaaaaally bad acne from 13 to 31, and with 6 months in accutane, it dissapeard! :). It was hard not being able to have a beer every weekend but now I see how worth it was :). Now I use tretinoin and dermapen and dermaroller to help my deep scars fade away!. Hope I can battle them one day :)
hi idk if you’ll see this lol i’m 4 years late but anyways i’m on my 5th month with barely any results and idk how it was for u but when did u start seeing results?
My dermatologist made me start with a dose of 40mg and I weigh 43kg. Along with it she put me on DeltaCortef for a week. The dose messed me up so much, I was losing hair and eyebrows. My eyes got super dry, I had abdominal pain and it impacted my mental health.
I’m 43 and have not had clear skin since the last 23 years. Now that I’m finally done baby making and most probably developed antibiotic resistance from all the antibiotics, I am going on accutane. Hope it works fingers crossed
I'm 27 and have been struggling with varying degrees of acne since then. I have heard so many rumors and horror stories and this completely put ne at ease. Most of my life has been skipping very important events because I've been so embarrassed of my huge cysts and postures. You're videos are so informative and I'm definitely going to try this once I can afford healthcare (thanks America). 🖤🖤🖤🖤
@AnTiDotE X I know accutane has caused a lot of really fucked up a lot of patient's bodies- I never said anything about not believing them. It's a personal choice- what I choose to do with my body is none of your business. Take several seats.
I have had acne rosacea for over 15 years (I’m 31 now). After years of taking different antibiotics which were a hit and miss, I decided to give roaccutane a chance. It’s been a month and I’ve noticed a massive improvement. I feel confident enough to leave the house without makeup on, that’s how clear my skin has become. My only worry and concern is that my acne rosacea will return once I stop taking the meds as rosacea is a chronic disease that doesn’t have a cure. 😔
Thank you so much for what you do Dr. Dray. I am 28 years old and I am finally ready to start Accutane, though I have a trip to Cancun in February so I'll start after that. You are absolutely right about the mental distress that acne causes. I don't wear makeup so my acne is always on display and I can tell people look at my pimples when I'm conversing and I get so self-conscious. I've cut dairy and reduced my sugar intake but still get painful cysts. I definitely need to change to a more plant based diet, since I already have high cholesterol. Once again, thanks!
I took three courses of accutane. The acne was gone for the course duration, however it comes back a month after I stop the course, everytime. This is very dissapointing, I was very upset about it. I suffered from many side effects like sever headaches and damage to my hair. a lot of my hair fell out and it became very frizzy and brittle. It never went back to its previous state. I am thin and never eat fried food or peanut butter or fatty food. My dermatologist wanted me to go back on accutane for a forth time, but I refused. Why try the same medication a forth time if it failed three times allready? and I expressed how concerned I was about the side effects. He insited and said there is no other solution for me! That was really nice to hear. That was the last time I went to that Dr. I left and never took the perscription. this was three years ago. My hair is still damaged, it no longer grows evenly. the hair on the top of my head stops growing at shoulder length ! so I have to keep cutting my hair short. this is very strange. I stll have acne and a lot of scarring. I have also giving up on dermatologists and afraid to go back. I went with one problem and now I have two acne and damaged hair ! I have no words to describe how horrible my jurney have been with acne, I have had it since I was thirteen.
I started my journey today and I can’t wait. I’ve waited 2 years for this so I just pray it works for me I am in so much pain :( thank you for this video it was very helpful!
my GP started me at 40mg, not only did i have to get prescription glasses because of the unbearable migraines due to an exacerbated astigmatism, and i lost a decent sense of night vision permanently. I had a very off feeling for a while but i dropped to 20 and then worked back up and was smooth sailing. That said, i would do it all over again. Made me feel so much more confident
Hopefully RUclips won't take this video down. Lately RUclips has been doing stuff to videos mentioning Accutane. Probably because it fits under the "drug" category.
they approved it prior to me making it public (i request manual reviews for videos like this and this is why i film in advance, in the hopes that this will not occur)
Dr. Dray thank you immensely for this video. I'm a mother of a 14 yr old boy who starts this medicine today and needless to say I've been very nervous about the side effects and all the hype. You answered many of my concerns and again thank u!
@AnTiDotE X thank u for your concern/input but I've done much research and also he is under stringent Dr.'s supervision and feel with his extreme case of cystic/nodule condition, this will benefit him not only physically (obviously) but also mentally as well. My prayers are being heard and I lift them up to the Lord.❤
After 100 visits to a dermatologist. I gave up. I used to get needles to my cystic acne. Tears down my face and the list goes on. My entire teen years lost. Went back 7 years later. No insurance.. Charged it on my credit card. Saved my life.
I have mild-moderate acne since my teen years (now 26) and have tried an antibiotic, medicated topicals, Differin, salicylic acid, Benzoly peroxide, different creams, etc and nothing has worked. Finally went to see a derm and they suggested Accutane. Still deciding what to do - I get so scared from all the horror stories of long-term effects of the drug, but at the same time I’ve heard lots of good things too. I just want to have nice, healthy clear skin ☹️
Hey Dr, I remember watching this a year an 1/2 ago when I was about to start my first dose, now I've been off it for a year but I never came back to say thanks. Videos like these really helped me, and some days on accutane and going to school with some of the symptoms were tough, at one point it looked like my whole arms had vitiligo and I'd show up with the dry skin and needing to explain to so many people why. Thank you :3
Great video! I took 2 courses of Accutane and also used retin a at various times during my teenage years (without much success) and don't remember being diligent at all about sun protection. I can't help but wonder how much additional damage I've done to my skin by not using SPF early on. I also understand now why Accutane never worked for me because my acne is hormonal. Spiro has been a godsend for me! Love all of the detail in your videos, I feel like I'm actually making some good choices now!
I had hormonal acne in my late 20s early 30s and went on a light BC pill (not the Diane pill), just a light pill (not just because of that but because of severe PMS and menstrual issues in general too), and it helped my acne hugely, but it took a few months to get better. Meanwhile, I still had my topicals with me (antibiotics) until that was no longer necessary.
Acne is the CAUSE of depression. Period. I was in a phase when I really couldn't control that upsetting feeling of feeling really really ugly 😭😭😭 Hi Dr Gray, I have a question. Can you still use other acne products when on accutane? I am on accutane and I have dropped everything else but I still want to use my De La Cruz Sulfur on my cystic acne. I watched many accutane videos but no one seems to share whether other acne treatments like sulfur can still be used 😊 thank u!
I have a similar question, should I or not use adaplene+bpo gel when on accutane..n certain videos on RUclips about adverse effects of accutane had scared me to hell... like depression, severe back pain joint pains and suicidal thoughts
@@ameerahdakota4076 hey... Wishing you best. My accutane journey has been good, did not face any adverse side effects..I've been off it almost 5months now..my skin has been good so far.. wishing u the best
I’m considering starting a low dose. I’m almost 45. I’d be curious to know if you noticed any signs of accelerated aging due to the medication limiting sebum production. That’s my main concern about starting the medication.
I had my first course at 22 70mg per day. I don't know how I managed that dose now. Then it came back a few years later. Did another course. And now on my third course on 20 mg...
I took accutane in 88, 92, and 96. I was 14 in 88 and dr gave me a much higher dose than I received in the 90’s and I was the smallest then (maybe dosages weren’t known then) I had every side effect you mentioned plus a depression. It would work great for a few years and acne would come back. Here I am at 45 still have acne (but bigger problems to worry about!) Love your videos Dr. Dray!
Unknown Unknown muscles cramps, depression, my lips cracked to bottom of chin and up to nose first time I took it. I looked like a clown. Dry eyes, vision changes especially at night I couldn’t see well. Arms and legs also were peeling off with red rash. Red bumps like. 2nd 2 times was different dermatologist and she gave me smaller dose in a slightly bigger body and it worked out much better. She also gave me special creams for lips I remember. Acne always came back in 3-4 years though.
I am almost 59 years old and I had pretty horrible cystic acne when I was in my teens in the 70’s. I regularly visited my dermatologist and he put me on tetracycline and would lay me down right under a sun lamp (!!!!) in his office. I didn’t have the option in those days of accutane. I think I just missed it. I am Really scarred on my back as a result (not to mention the UV damage). So glad that people have this option today (as long as they can tolerate it).
I don’t really have bad acne compared to many other people but honestly it may not be bad but makes me feel ugly because everyone Ik doesn’t break out but when you look at me you can see my acne scars the little bumps and I get very big pimples every few days and when it’s like that I feel like everyone is looking at it and I honestly want to try accutane just to see if my face gets better and helps my confidence
It's funny you posted this today because just yesterday I was thinking about asking your thoughts on Accutane. I took it years ago and am always interested to hear what people have to say about it.
It makes you wonder why a lot of treatment for scarring (namely pitted) among other things are not covered by insurance because it's a cosmetic procedure. It's not only physically painful, it's emotionally painful. It effects self esteem majorly leading to depression to those who didn't really have to suffer with it badly, to increasing depression to suicide and suicidal ideation. As for me, it effects my self esteem greatly but even more so in my already horrible severe social anxiety. On a GOOD day with a ton of makeup, I can't even get myself to go out of the house to go food shopping. Now add huge clumps of cystic acne that's so large, makeup doesn't even cover the deep red and purple color let alone the huge bumps all over the face. And that's even if I can wear makeup. Some days, they are so inflamed, oozing and very dry, where I can't put makeup on because the pain is so so bad. I've even been to the ER once before for it. When I can't live a normal life, or have a good quality of life from mental health issues as well as regular health issues(needing antibiotics for infection that who knows can spread into my blood) stemming from acne/rosacea, then that's not "cOsMeTiC" 🙄why can't big health care dig deeper than surface level thinking and help people who really suffer.
I took it when I was in high school. Symptoms were dryer skin and a few nose bleeds. But it worked very well and my son in college is starting it now. Very few common problems have such an effective medicine/ cure.
Yeah good on you for recommending him to take it when he is still at high school, wish I’ve done it there and not now in uviversity. Anyways, did he have a serious problems or mild? And after how many months did first improvements kick in?
Dr Dray, what will be the effect of Accutane on keratosis pilaris? I have moderate hormonal back acne that leaves so much hyperpigmentation, but KP on my arms and legs. Since Accutane should reduce sebum production, it sounds like that would compromise the skin barrier even more in KP areas. Would it worsen (potentially permanently) KP?
While I loved having no acne or oily skin, I stopped using Accutane because I felt like I was scarring easily & i felt like it allowed me to get my first set of stretch marks around the armpit area.
You have no idea how thankful I am for this video. My son is scared he will stop growing if he starts Accutane, he is only 14. What has been your experience with this miracle drug?
not a problem for growing in height or any muscle development; i have treated 100s of young men your sons age with isotretinoin the most common thing i see is the dry lips/dry eyes, and sometimes muscle aches that are transient
My son is on Accutane. We tried everything his dermatogist prescribed and used it as she suggested. He was on Tazorac and if just kept getting worse. He started on 30mg and is now on 60mg(30mg twice per day- 1 capsule in the a.m and 1p.m) he has improved so much since late October. We go monthly for bloodwork. The most apparent side effect he has is very dry lips and extremely dry hands. His confidence is slowly coming back. His didn't start improving until about 3 months in. He will start month 4 this week. This was the best decision we ever made! Everything to a T- is what Dr. Dre talks about in this video!!!!!!!!!
Do you really feel that after your next cycle it would be safe to become pregnant or would you recommend longer “just to be safe?” If so, how much longer?
In France you have to be on birth control and if youre a woman you have to get a blood test every month before getting your medication to prove youre not pregnant.
My dermatologist had recommended accutane for me. I have more of dryer skin and little to no acne but I have been prone to skin tags and little bumps. My dermatologist stated that this would take care of the problem. Through my research I haven’t found anything to confirm this. What are your thoughts or recommendations? Thank you!
I had mild but persistent acne and at the age of 31 it just wasn’t shifting. Tried all topical options and nothing worked so in the end went for Accutane. Yes! It worked like a charm and I remember being able to walk out the house with no makeup! However the side effects were hair falling out, obviously dry skin, loss of libido and grey coloured stool (which prompted my derm to bring my treatment to a halt). After stopping my skin was still good and any breakouts weren’t as bad as before but 2 years later for some reason my skin has been breaking out badly again! So my derm suggests a higher dosage to knock it off once and for all. I’m still deciding :( because at the end of the day it really is Vanity vs Well-being.
I was placed under accutane for 7 months when I was 17 and now I am 27 ( 10 years later) and I thank God because my face has never had more then 2 pimples at once after treatment ! It does get dried and still have some open pores but not bad .
Doxy helped me for a little bit, and did significantly make a change in how much acne I was getting. However, a month after being off of the antibiotic, my acne came back. Everyone's skin is different, though so keep that in mind! What doesn't work for me could maybe work wonders for you!! I've been dealing with acne since I was in 6th grade and have been going to the dermatologist for years. I'm a senior now, and after exhausting all other options, I'm actually starting accutane in a few weeks. Let's hope it's worth it!
Dr Dray, or for anyone who knows, Is Roaccutane effective for Hormonal Acne primarily around the jaw line and cheekbones. Also, what is the difference between 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and 40mg? Does more dose work faster or have a better long term affect? Thanks in advance!!!
I was literally crying watching all of those girls on yt saying 'dont go on it/it kills babies/it makes ur hair fall out/it gives u terminal illnesses/permanent hair bridling' and this video really helped calm my nerves Baha thankq
Is the purging on accutane worse than regular purging? I've used other products and had purging before but the acne came back. I just wanna know if what to expect
@@akankshasingh7141 it did last her about 2 to three months I think. But she took it for 6bmonths.But it s definitely not the same for everyone cause some people have skin more prone to scarring and hyperpigmentation so they won t be left with baby skin and some are just luckier
Hi Dr Dray. What is your opinion on going on accutane three times a week, 20mg, for a year or up to 18months? For mild-moderate acne? Thank you. I love your videos and would love your opinion 😊
Hi Dr. Dray, I am wondering what your opinion is about using accutane for moderate acne such as blackheads/whiteheads amd non-cystic acne. Is it still okay?
Accutane got rid of my backne but not my facial acne. My facial acne came back even after 2 courses. In fact, worse than ever in my 40s. But at least I didn’t have body acne anymore. Now that I’m postmenopausal I pretty much have no more acne, period. Every once in awhile, one or two but that’s ok. When I was taking it, lots of hair loss and my night vision is not good anymore. Also my joints hurt during the courses, and still do to this day.
T10_ 20 years later and I suffer daily so bad. The chronic painful dry skin isn’t the worst of it I also have severe MCS from accutane (multiple chronicle sensitivity) to the point where I’m on disability for it in Canada. That drug is very toxic. If I could do it again I’d just quit sugar and alcohol and exercise. Alcohol definitely gave me zits...
I took Accurane 20 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. My skin cleared beautifully within 3 months and the acne never came back. My only wish is that I would’ve taken it earlier and saved myself from depression it caused throughout my teenage years and into my 20s.
@Abubakr #Apostate i kno im rresponding late but pls take it, it absolutely changed my life and cured my depression the only side effects are drry skin and lips. its so worth it!! good luck
@Abubakr #Apostate yes take the accutane. I had severe acne from 12 - 18, i took the accutane at 19 and my face cleared. I'm now 26 and still no acne
Did you have to use any special face wash or creams while on it? I’m in month 2 and still breaking out and have scars😢
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Can you guys plsss answer my questions?
So basically I'm 15,am I too young to get accutane?Isn't accutane too expensive? Will accutane affect my health?Will it work for me if I have genetic cystic acne?
I love dogs i would recommend going to a dermatologist! i started taking accutane at age 16 (almost 17) i have been taking it for 3,5 months now (low dose) and it’s helping for sure! i have a lot of hyperpigmentation and scars but rarely get pimples anymore
it is incredibly annoying to have to explain how acne has affected my mental health. people have been telling me "no one notices" or "you're gonna have a mask on anyway" they don't understand how it works for us! it is the root of my depression and anxiety. i refrain a lot from social situations just because i don't want to show my face. people that have never dealt with this do not understand and it is so frustrating for people to try to give me advice on it.
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I feel U darling 😔😔😔😔
Agree 100%, it’s taken such a toll on my mental health 😭
Yess ,it does triggered my mental health . People around me keep on saying ‘it wasnt a terrible breakout ,just wash your face using a clean water’ . Yeahhhh as if i wash my face using the dirt all this while 😒😂 i’ve never been in breakout in my whole life,this is the first and it has been 6months now . I’ve done everything that i could ,spend all my money seeing a few dermatologist but yahhh 😭 its such a frustrating when people around make fun of me saying that i’ve spend so much money but still look ugly 😭😭 i’m dying inside 😭
I don’t go to the gym because of my acne
You saying that acne is a disease is so validating. Thank you
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I went on Accutane a year ago because my acne got to the point where I couldn't leave my house anymore. I felt so much better after Accutane, I can't even describe how amazing it was for me.
glad to hear :)
Does accutane have to be prescribed by a dermatologist? Can a doctor prescribe it too? Where i live it takes years to get an appointment with a dermatologist and it’s wayyy out of my budget:( i tried every product out there for acne and i cant get rid of it:(
Blushem Which country do you live in? The answer will depend upon this
Chewy Piano canada
Blushem I don’t know about Canada but in the UK a general doctor can’t prescribe it; they must be referred to a dermatologist who can then prescribe it but there are long waiting times. If I wanted to bypass the waiting, id have to go private
When you said OK after every sentence I feel like you're my dermatologist right now and you're talking to me in my face,much love from INDIA.
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This video was VERY helpful. Its always been very upsetting for me to see how the lack of good information has led so many peoples acne condition getting worse. I for one have had acne for years and have tried so many things and later came to find out were very bad for my skin. I applaud dermatologists who actually care enough about people, to make free public videos providing reliable information. We need more of this. thank you again
I seriously cannot express how much I love your content. I love how you address the mental health effects of acne on top of the physical effects. You have no idea how many people you have positively impacted
Thank you so much for talking about the emotional effects. Acne is more then just a flaw it has a severe emotional impact on so many people.
My daughter did a full course of accutane when she was 15. It worked well for a while then came back. We did another full course and our doctor said it would be a 95% chance to never deal with acne again. It came back her freshman year of college worse than ever. The whole process was so frustrating to us. I know it's emotionally damaging and I spent so much money trying to get her help. Finally a dedicated esthetician helped her find a routine that is working. After watching your channel I realize what some of our problems were: switching products too often, using too much.... Some people binge watch Netflix. I binge watch Dr. Dray. 😊
I really hope things are going better for your daughter. The impact acne has on a person's life is tremendous. I would love to see more support groups out there
Mari, I’m taking my 15 year old to the dermatologist today. She is in 10th grade, had clear skin up until this year. Now she has acne, and she is so depressed and sad. It’s been a rough year. Tried all products, I think too much. I’m trying to stay away from oral meds for her, will see. Could be hormonal. Blood work next. Cleared all gluten and dairy from her diet. Gotta get her back on track and her self confidence and smile back:(
Stephanie Romano I hope it works for her. I think our frustration was that the doctor “guaranteed” results. The esthetician has been a godsend. After two rounds my daughter was disillusioned by the doctor. Wish we had Dr. Dray here.
What did the esthetician do for your daughter? Just curious :)
Mari Cooke my dermatologist said that happens to a lot of teenagers and young adults but not so much with older people. I am hoping that is true since I am about to start taking it at 31.
Incredible that the drug was developed in the 50s and we can’t make anything better.
Thanks for the informative video.
I took Accutaine when I was 20 and I was SO thankful I did! I had always struggled with acne and insecurities related. Looking back I did however become depressed while I was on the medication. It was gradual so I didn’t even notice how depressed I was. I became super isolated and only wanted to stay in bed. Never suicidal though. After I got off the Accutane my mood immediately returned to normal and that’s when I realizad that I did suffer with depression during that time. But I made it through. I honestly would do it again if I needed to. (Thank God I don’t!). Don’t let the scare of depression stop you! Just be conscious that it IS a legitimate side effect and you can get through it 💕
Did u face hair loss /hair thinning?
She is amazing I wish I had a doctor/family member like her she is so well educated and understanding on this topic
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I'm in my final month of this medication and it has worked wonders for me! Haven't had so much as a blackhead since about month 2. I do have hormonal acne so I am concerned about recurrence but I feel like I have control now and will see my dermatologist if it recurs. As for side effects, dryness was the worst but not unbearable and, as you mentioned, I avoided the dollar menu and adopted such a healthy diet that my triglycerides actually went down! Thank you for this video!
Thanks for sharing this Ms Traci and happy friday!
Please is your skin good still ?? Since your acne is hormonal would like to know mine is too and i want to do this treatment
Hi did your acne come back? I have hormonal acne too
Did it comeback?
So far, (knock wood) I've been acne free for the past 6 years. 😀
THANK YOU! Finally an actual informative video of Accutane and not someone reading reviews and claiming it’s an informative video. This was very educational.
I used to say acne was a disease years ago and people would laugh at me so I just stopped talking about acne. We should keep talking about it more, we shouldn’t live in fear and insecure feelings, we should be able to face the topic as an empathetic people and work together to help each other. My best friend swears by Accutane and 15 years later, today I started my first dose. I’m not sure why I waited so long but I’ve seen the miracles it has done to people close to me and I’m ready for my turn.
Accutane is the next step for me if spironolactone doesn't work. I've "exhausted all other options" according to my dermatologist LOL. My skin is finally clear after 4 months on spironolactone and I REALLY hope it stays that way. My skin tends to clear up for 1-2 years then freaks out again for a year.
I was on spironolactone for a few months and it kept my skin clear but I ended up having to go off of it because I had a bad reaction where my heart rate went up a lot. Now my skin is kinda bad again and I want to consider accutane because I’ve tried everything else
hannah is your skin clear now??? I need to start using accutane soon because my skin is so horrible 😔😔😔😔
Yusra Fozi you should go into accutane ASAP you don't want those fucking pimples (acne) leave you scars man, that's why I hate my dermatologist because he gave me differents treatments (pills, creams etc) for 4 years and after he saw that shit wasn't working he finally put me into accutane and bingo but I have scars now 😧😧😧 I had scar revision and laser treatments but you don't want to go into that, it cost alot 😑
MWN Nazi thanks I just started accutane yesterday, I've tried everything I hope this works for me 😔😔
I finally had tried everything and went onto accutance at 36yr old. I wish more than anything i had done it when i was 16 or 26.. all those years of horrible cystic acne. :/
I recently started a treatment of isotretinoin. Before treatment, I was extremely nervous because of what I had heard about side effects, especially the potential effects on mental health. This video is so educational and really helped me feel so much better about starting isotretinoin and now I'm feeling optimistic and excited about the future of my skin, rather than scared and nervous. Thank you, Dr. Dray! :)
Hi, any progress on your skin. Please share your experience
I took accutane 5 years ago for my cystic hormonal acne, it was the best thing I ever did!! It changed my skin from super oily to normal to dry!! It also made me avoid the sun like crazy and wear crazy amounts of sunscreen!! So I feel like it was definitely a great thing!! I now use retin a and I take amoxicillin 1000 Mgs a day!! I have maybe a little pimple once every few months!! I hope I can eventually just use the retin a and drop the antibiotics one day because I know they aren’t healthy to take for ever!!
thanks for sharing this Ms sarah
What? Why are you taking Amoxicillin everyday?
Sarah Stroud do you have pcos?
Sarah Stroud 💂♂️🚫🧢🍆🥜
Thats a really high dose of antibiotic to take everyday !!
Your videos have truly helped me. I suffer from pcos and when I got on Accutane 6 years ago, it completely cured my acne. My skin was clear until I recently started eating unhealthy foods. So, I will be starting Accutane again. You rock!
Do acne return after the accutane therapy?
I’ve binge watched your videos tonight! They’ve been so helpful especially as a viewer who is in college. It seems as if some dermatologists don’t empathize with their patients as much as they could. While understanding the need for a quick patient turn over, it’s nice to know there is someone out there that wish to help and educate others so they can take proper action for their skin concerns. Thank you!!!
thank you so much for your words on acne being a disease and being incredibly depressing so many people think acne is just vanity issue but it is painful, physically and mentally. Ive been struggling for about 4 years and I am seeing a new derm to hopefully be put an accutane. I had acne in 2018 then it went away then this year it came back full force, all over my cheeks. I have tried just about every antibiotic and topical treatment and it'll have a slight improvement then within two weeks relapse even WORSE. Hopefully I can start it this month or next month.This video was super helpful !
I have been following you (more or less actively) for years now, I think I first discovered you when I was 18 or 19, and I’m now 27 years old. You have always always always been the most reliable and I my opinion trustworthy source of information regarding skin care. I appreciate that so so much, thank you for still putting out content, being a guide for so many ppl and always staying unbiased and objective. Thank you so much. Love you, appreciate you, bye now haha.
Spot on with the depression that those of us with acne suffer from. It makes me not want to leave the house and i spend so much time obsessing over my skin picking at it making it worse and then the shame cycle starts and i feel even worse. Im almost 30 this month and still suffering with severe acne, have pcos and endometriosis. Just now able to afford to get on accutane because I am paying out of pocket for the medication. I feel so heard by this. I am on my 3rd day of accutane at 40mg a day to start. Looking forward to a few months from now and hopefully see results. Thank you Dr. Dray
Im now taking accutane for 2 months and im seeing the good result 😍
Does it work for hormonal acne too
I just started Accutane last month and my skin is already looking so much better. Thank you so much for this video
glad to hear!
Thank you Doc for understanding the psychological effects of acne in confidence and self-esteem ❤️
I have dealt with very oily acne prone skin and ultimately decided to give a session of Accutane a try. It was quite a transformative experience especially with my skin becoming soo much less oily. 😬I actually had to do a second session of the med, too, which kind of bummed me. However! I truly feel that I am seeing the benefits of the Accutane 10 years later! I am 45 now and I don’t regret seeing a BC dermatologist for going through Accutane sessions.
I love your content and channel thank you 🙏!
I would like to highlight that you are also not allowed to donate blood until 6 months AFTER you finish your treatment and its recomended to wait 1 year after finishing the treatment to do procedures such as electrolysis as it can increase your chances of scarring and sensitivity. USE SUNCREEN IN THE WINTER AS WELL AS YOU WILL BURN! IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE SPF ALL THE TIME! I took accutane in canada and this is what i was told/ read in the drug info pamphlet.
I took accutane twice. I would reccomend to wait to take the treatment until you are an adult as i first did the treatment as a teen and had a relapse. When i was on the medication again, i had to get a lower dosage since i developed eczema but afterwards you should be just fine!
yes relapse rates are actually higher in teens
Yup. I definitely relapsed once I went into college. I am currently on my 2nd accutane treatment.
I had reaaaaally bad acne from 13 to 31, and with 6 months in accutane, it dissapeard! :). It was hard not being able to have a beer every weekend but now I see how worth it was :). Now I use tretinoin and dermapen and dermaroller to help my deep scars fade away!. Hope I can battle them one day :)
very frustrating for sure
JZ M how are your scars?
What was your dosage?
hi idk if you’ll see this lol i’m 4 years late but anyways i’m on my 5th month with barely any results and idk how it was for u but when did u start seeing results?
Did u face hair loss /hair thinning?
My dermatologist made me start with a dose of 40mg and I weigh 43kg. Along with it she put me on DeltaCortef for a week. The dose messed me up so much, I was losing hair and eyebrows. My eyes got super dry, I had abdominal pain and it impacted my mental health.
I’m 43 and have not had clear skin since the last 23 years. Now that I’m finally done baby making and most probably developed antibiotic resistance from all the antibiotics, I am going on accutane. Hope it works fingers crossed
How'd it go
@isarizvi1195 thanks for asking. I broke out in hives and had to go to ER for that. Unfortunately its not for me
I'm 27 and have been struggling with varying degrees of acne since then. I have heard so many rumors and horror stories and this completely put ne at ease. Most of my life has been skipping very important events because I've been so embarrassed of my huge cysts and postures. You're videos are so informative and I'm definitely going to try this once I can afford healthcare (thanks America).
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@AnTiDotE X I know accutane has caused a lot of really fucked up a lot of patient's bodies- I never said anything about not believing them. It's a personal choice- what I choose to do with my body is none of your business. Take several seats.
It costs $10 for 60 pills if you have your health insurance.
I’m heading into month 3 and my acne has never been worse I hope it gets better by the end of the 6 months
I hope it does for you too! Let us know by the end of six months
How is it now that it's month 4??
@@pogostemoncablin4507 it’s gotten a little better but it’s still there
I have had acne rosacea for over 15 years (I’m 31 now). After years of taking different antibiotics which were a hit and miss, I decided to give roaccutane a chance. It’s been a month and I’ve noticed a massive improvement. I feel confident enough to leave the house without makeup on, that’s how clear my skin has become. My only worry and concern is that my acne rosacea will return once I stop taking the meds as rosacea is a chronic disease that doesn’t have a cure. 😔
Did you finish your treatment by now? Any after effects? I'm thinking to start taking it as well for my rosacea and mild acne.
Thank you so much for what you do Dr. Dray. I am 28 years old and I am finally ready to start Accutane, though I have a trip to Cancun in February so I'll start after that. You are absolutely right about the mental distress that acne causes. I don't wear makeup so my acne is always on display and I can tell people look at my pimples when I'm conversing and I get so self-conscious. I've cut dairy and reduced my sugar intake but still get painful cysts. I definitely need to change to a more plant based diet, since I already have high cholesterol. Once again, thanks!
I took three courses of accutane. The acne was gone for the course duration, however it comes back a month after I stop the course, everytime. This is very dissapointing, I was very upset about it. I suffered from many side effects like sever headaches and damage to my hair. a lot of my hair fell out and it became very frizzy and brittle. It never went back to its previous state. I am thin and never eat fried food or peanut butter or fatty food. My dermatologist wanted me to go back on accutane for a forth time, but I refused. Why try the same medication a forth time if it failed three times allready? and I expressed how concerned I was about the side effects. He insited and said there is no other solution for me! That was really nice to hear. That was the last time I went to that Dr. I left and never took the perscription. this was three years ago. My hair is still damaged, it no longer grows evenly. the hair on the top of my head stops growing at shoulder length ! so I have to keep cutting my hair short. this is very strange. I stll have acne and a lot of scarring. I have also giving up on dermatologists and afraid to go back. I went with one problem and now I have two acne and damaged hair ! I have no words to describe how horrible my jurney have been with acne, I have had it since I was thirteen.
I started my journey today and I can’t wait. I’ve waited 2 years for this so I just pray it works for me I am in so much pain :( thank you for this video it was very helpful!
How is it going right now?
@@fanste9804 absolutely amazing!!! My skin is looking fantastic 🥰
@@chloed5583 after 3 months already?
@@fanste9804 yes!!!! It’s actually been just under 3 months :)
@@chloed5583 when did u start to see first results? Bc ive heard on the beginning is so hard
my GP started me at 40mg, not only did i have to get prescription glasses because of the unbearable migraines due to an exacerbated astigmatism, and i lost a decent sense of night vision permanently. I had a very off feeling for a while but i dropped to 20 and then worked back up and was smooth sailing. That said, i would do it all over again. Made me feel so much more confident
Hopefully RUclips won't take this video down. Lately RUclips has been doing stuff to videos mentioning Accutane. Probably because it fits under the "drug" category.
they approved it prior to me making it public (i request manual reviews for videos like this and this is why i film in advance, in the hopes that this will not occur)
Dr. Dray thank you immensely for this video. I'm a mother of a 14 yr old boy who starts this medicine today and needless to say I've been very nervous about the side effects and all the hype. You answered many of my concerns and again thank u!
@AnTiDotE X thank u for your concern/input but I've done much research and also he is under stringent Dr.'s supervision and feel with his extreme case of cystic/nodule condition, this will benefit him not only physically (obviously) but also mentally as well.
My prayers are being heard and I lift them up to the Lord.❤
After 100 visits to a dermatologist. I gave up. I used to get needles to my cystic acne. Tears down my face and the list goes on. My entire teen years lost. Went back 7 years later. No insurance.. Charged it on my credit card. Saved my life.
I have mild-moderate acne since my teen years (now 26) and have tried an antibiotic, medicated topicals, Differin, salicylic acid, Benzoly peroxide, different creams, etc and nothing has worked. Finally went to see a derm and they suggested Accutane. Still deciding what to do - I get so scared from all the horror stories of long-term effects of the drug, but at the same time I’ve heard lots of good things too. I just want to have nice, healthy clear skin ☹️
hey hope you doin well
you tried accutane?
how was your experience?
Hey Dr, I remember watching this a year an 1/2 ago when I was about to start my first dose, now I've been off it for a year but I never came back to say thanks. Videos like these really helped me, and some days on accutane and going to school with some of the symptoms were tough, at one point it looked like my whole arms had vitiligo and I'd show up with the dry skin and needing to explain to so many people why. Thank you :3
Great video! I took 2 courses of Accutane and also used retin a at various times during my teenage years (without much success) and don't remember being diligent at all about sun protection. I can't help but wonder how much additional damage I've done to my skin by not using SPF early on. I also understand now why Accutane never worked for me because my acne is hormonal. Spiro has been a godsend for me! Love all of the detail in your videos, I feel like I'm actually making some good choices now!
I had hormonal acne in my late 20s early 30s and went on a light BC pill (not the Diane pill), just a light pill (not just because of that but because of severe PMS and menstrual issues in general too), and it helped my acne hugely, but it took a few months to get better. Meanwhile, I still had my topicals with me (antibiotics) until that was no longer necessary.
Acne is the CAUSE of depression. Period. I was in a phase when I really couldn't control that upsetting feeling of feeling really really ugly 😭😭😭
Hi Dr Gray, I have a question. Can you still use other acne products when on accutane? I am on accutane and I have dropped everything else but I still want to use my De La Cruz Sulfur on my cystic acne.
I watched many accutane videos but no one seems to share whether other acne treatments like sulfur can still be used 😊 thank u!
I have a similar question, should I or not use adaplene+bpo gel when on accutane..n certain videos on RUclips about adverse effects of accutane had scared me to hell... like depression, severe back pain joint pains and suicidal thoughts
@@Sanely_insane_1 my dermatologist prescribed accutane and some foam wash, frezyderm cream and adapalene, i"m on my 4th day
@@ameerahdakota4076 hey... Wishing you best.
My accutane journey has been good, did not face any adverse side effects..I've been off it almost 5months now..my skin has been good so far.. wishing u the best
Dr. Dray I am on Accutane on and off all time. I am single 46 and now I am back on 40mg maintenance dose.
I’m considering starting a low dose. I’m almost 45. I’d be curious to know if you noticed any signs of accelerated aging due to the medication limiting sebum production. That’s my main concern about starting the medication.
@@tashajuli2399 don’t think so lot of hydration
So grateful for accutane. I needed it 4 times but I'm finally clear:)
Bactrim is wonderful too
I’ve taken it 3 times and I might need a 4th but idk... I’m starting to think it just won’t matter.. how long have you stayed clear?
@@joshuamartin1999 it might be worth it to try again. Been clear for 2 years.
I had my first course at 22 70mg per day. I don't know how I managed that dose now. Then it came back a few years later. Did another course. And now on my third course on 20 mg...
Thank you Dr. Dray for easing my fear of Accutane❤️❤️❤️ This video is SO helpful!
I took accutane in 88, 92, and 96. I was 14 in 88 and dr gave me a much higher dose than I received in the 90’s and I was the smallest then (maybe dosages weren’t known then) I had every side effect you mentioned plus a depression. It would work great for a few years and acne would come back. Here I am at 45 still have acne (but bigger problems to worry about!) Love your videos Dr. Dray!
What side effects did you have?
Unknown Unknown muscles cramps, depression, my lips cracked to bottom of chin and up to nose first time I took it. I looked like a clown. Dry eyes, vision changes especially at night I couldn’t see well. Arms and legs also were peeling off with red rash. Red bumps like. 2nd 2 times was different dermatologist and she gave me smaller dose in a slightly bigger body and it worked out much better. She also gave me special creams for lips I remember. Acne always came back in 3-4 years though.
@@Stacyann_1 I'm so sorry you had to go through that..I hope that you are doing better!
@@Stacyann_1 roaccutane height increase?
I am almost 59 years old and I had pretty horrible cystic acne when I was in my teens in the 70’s. I regularly visited my dermatologist and he put me on tetracycline and would lay me down right under a sun lamp (!!!!) in his office. I didn’t have the option in those days of accutane. I think I just missed it. I am Really scarred on my back as a result (not to mention the UV damage). So glad that people have this option today (as long as they can tolerate it).
thank you for sharing your story here :)
I went through that too.
Oh my god, the same here! I did take Accutane in my 30s and my skin has been amazing since then.
My mom was born in the 70s and was talking about tetracycline and how im lucky to have all these new drugs lol
Danggg girl you are looking pretty.... love you
lol! Thanks!!
I don’t really have bad acne compared to many other people but honestly it may not be bad but makes me feel ugly because everyone Ik doesn’t break out but when you look at me you can see my acne scars the little bumps and I get very big pimples every few days and when it’s like that I feel like everyone is looking at it and I honestly want to try accutane just to see if my face gets better and helps my confidence
Thank you so much. I was worried about the side effects , but I'm calm and confident now.
It's funny you posted this today because just yesterday I was thinking about asking your thoughts on Accutane. I took it years ago and am always interested to hear what people have to say about it.
:)
So helpful and informational, coming from a new Accutane user. Thank you.
glad to hear!
Thank you just started Accutane was scared while reading the symptoms your video was a very helpful guide
I like the way you explain this. I have been living with acne for almost 8 years now but not again. I will try this. Thanks again
Your knowledge is amazing!!!! Thank You Always
thanks!
Your channel is getting more and more interesting with each video you upload
It makes you wonder why a lot of treatment for scarring (namely pitted) among other things are not covered by insurance because it's a cosmetic procedure. It's not only physically painful, it's emotionally painful. It effects self esteem majorly leading to depression to those who didn't really have to suffer with it badly, to increasing depression to suicide and suicidal ideation. As for me, it effects my self esteem greatly but even more so in my already horrible severe social anxiety. On a GOOD day with a ton of makeup, I can't even get myself to go out of the house to go food shopping. Now add huge clumps of cystic acne that's so large, makeup doesn't even cover the deep red and purple color let alone the huge bumps all over the face. And that's even if I can wear makeup. Some days, they are so inflamed, oozing and very dry, where I can't put makeup on because the pain is so so bad. I've even been to the ER once before for it. When I can't live a normal life, or have a good quality of life from mental health issues as well as regular health issues(needing antibiotics for infection that who knows can spread into my blood) stemming from acne/rosacea, then that's not "cOsMeTiC" 🙄why can't big health care dig deeper than surface level thinking and help people who really suffer.
This was amazing! Thank you so much! So informative! Love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❣️
I took it when I was in high school. Symptoms were dryer skin and a few nose bleeds. But it worked very well and my son in college is starting it now. Very few common problems have such an effective medicine/ cure.
Yeah good on you for recommending him to take it when he is still at high school, wish I’ve done it there and not now in uviversity. Anyways, did he have a serious problems or mild? And after how many months did first improvements kick in?
best and most informative channel ever! god bless! ❤
Thank you for sharing. I was on Accutane over 20 or 25 yrs ago. It helped me so much
glad to hear!
Dr Dray, what will be the effect of Accutane on keratosis pilaris? I have moderate hormonal back acne that leaves so much hyperpigmentation, but KP on my arms and legs. Since Accutane should reduce sebum production, it sounds like that would compromise the skin barrier even more in KP areas. Would it worsen (potentially permanently) KP?
lululuna videos I have KP and did a low dose course of accutane and it actually improved my KP! x
While I loved having no acne or oily skin, I stopped using Accutane because I felt like I was scarring easily & i felt like it allowed me to get my first set of stretch marks around the armpit area.
I lift weights at the gym almost everyday. I started seeing stretch marks after Accutane.
Vastus Lateralis are a male or female? I just started today and i also lift daily
Aaron Treto
I am a male. Good luck
@@Brixks512 vastus lateralis is a muscle in front compartment of thigh on lateral side present in both males & females ( humans )
thank you very very much for this video!! I already watched many videos about accutane but found your video just right now and it is brilliant 😩
thank you! you've answered my questions
I would love to see a video on the different kinds of acne and how you can tell what kind yours is.
Me too!
Another amazing informative video, Dr. Dray! Thank you!
You have no idea how thankful I am for this video. My son is scared he will stop growing if he starts Accutane, he is only 14. What has been your experience with this miracle drug?
not a problem for growing in height or any muscle development; i have treated 100s of young men your sons age with isotretinoin the most common thing i see is the dry lips/dry eyes, and sometimes muscle aches that are transient
My son is on Accutane. We tried everything his dermatogist prescribed and used it as she suggested. He was on Tazorac and if just kept getting worse. He started on 30mg and is now on 60mg(30mg twice per day- 1 capsule in the a.m and 1p.m) he has improved so much since late October. We go monthly for bloodwork. The most apparent side effect he has is very dry lips and extremely dry hands. His confidence is slowly coming back. His didn't start improving until about 3 months in. He will start month 4 this week. This was the best decision we ever made! Everything to a T- is what Dr. Dre talks about in this video!!!!!!!!!
Do you really feel that after your next cycle it would be safe to become pregnant or would you recommend longer “just to be safe?” If so, how much longer?
In France you have to be on birth control and if youre a woman you have to get a blood test every month before getting your medication to prove youre not pregnant.
In America too
Yup
And in Canada!
It's the same in every country
I went through the treatment and it saved my life. Still a problem, don't wanna take my shirt off. The damage is already done
But the issue is manageable
This was the most helpful video ever! Thank you for the thorough explanation!
My dermatologist had recommended accutane for me. I have more of dryer skin and little to no acne but I have been prone to skin tags and little bumps. My dermatologist stated that this would take care of the problem. Through my research I haven’t found anything to confirm this. What are your thoughts or recommendations? Thank you!
Was I the only one that was scared to get rid of their acne I mean acne was my whole identity so I was scared
thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!
thanks for watching
I had mild but persistent acne and at the age of 31 it just wasn’t shifting. Tried all topical options and nothing worked so in the end went for Accutane. Yes! It worked like a charm and I remember being able to walk out the house with no makeup! However the side effects were hair falling out, obviously dry skin, loss of libido and grey coloured stool (which prompted my derm to bring my treatment to a halt). After stopping my skin was still good and any breakouts weren’t as bad as before but 2 years later for some reason my skin has been breaking out badly again! So my derm suggests a higher dosage to knock it off once and for all. I’m still deciding :( because at the end of the day it really is Vanity vs Well-being.
I was placed under accutane for 7 months when I was 17 and now I am 27 ( 10 years later) and I thank God because my face has never had more then 2 pimples at once after treatment ! It does get dried and still have some open pores but not bad .
Did it get rid of black head and white heads ? And does it have effectivement on pores ?
How can I reverse the skin drying effects of Accutane? It's been 3 years and I'm still affected
Awesome video !! What you think about doxycycline ? Can you do a video on that ?
Doxy helped me for a little bit, and did significantly make a change in how much acne I was getting. However, a month after being off of the antibiotic, my acne came back. Everyone's skin is different, though so keep that in mind! What doesn't work for me could maybe work wonders for you!! I've been dealing with acne since I was in 6th grade and have been going to the dermatologist for years. I'm a senior now, and after exhausting all other options, I'm actually starting accutane in a few weeks. Let's hope it's worth it!
Give up doxy!!!if you use it for6month your skin will stay clear for just 1year..and you can't use it for a long time because it's so bad for gut
Dr Dray, or for anyone who knows,
Is Roaccutane effective for Hormonal Acne primarily around the jaw line and cheekbones.
Also, what is the difference between 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and 40mg? Does more dose work faster or have a better long term affect?
Thanks in advance!!!
Thank you for this, Doctor. It’s really informative ❤️
I was literally crying watching all of those girls on yt saying 'dont go on it/it kills babies/it makes ur hair fall out/it gives u terminal illnesses/permanent hair bridling' and this video really helped calm my nerves Baha thankq
Thing is, all these people you saw are 100% correct, whereas Doc here is lying to you. Listen to the people, they speak truth.
Is the purging on accutane worse than regular purging? I've used other products and had purging before but the acne came back. I just wanna know if what to expect
My sister did it it depends on the person. She kinda had cystic acne and it was terrible. But now her skin is clear as a baby
@@stefanie0158 how long does the purging last ?
@@akankshasingh7141 it did last her about 2 to three months I think. But she took it for 6bmonths.But it s definitely not the same for everyone cause some people have skin more prone to scarring and hyperpigmentation so they won t be left with baby skin and some are just luckier
I’m watching this in my dermatologist office right after she explained briefly about accutane but still I’m still lost 😂
You are great. Thanks.
Hi dr is there any relation between accutane and liver problems ?
salah tala you cant drink alcohol that’s where liver problems are
Yes
Andrea is my favorite RUclipsr ♥️
Cant waitttttttt for this. 6 months left!! 10 years of torture
Hi Dr Dray. What is your opinion on going on accutane three times a week, 20mg, for a year or up to 18months? For mild-moderate acne? Thank you. I love your videos and would love your opinion 😊
What did you do than?
Can you please do a video on post-Accutane skin care Q&A and products? Thanks!!
The only thing that cleared my acne is, Fasting, No sugar/carbs, cod liver oil, u’ll see results within just a week, i hope this will help someone.
Hi Dr. Dray,
I am wondering what your opinion is about using accutane for moderate acne such as blackheads/whiteheads amd non-cystic acne. Is it still okay?
Abby Musser yeah it is but i’d exhaust all other options first
Thank you so much! Such a great video explains so well how it works ! Very helpful 💕
Accutane got rid of my backne but not my facial acne. My facial acne came back even after 2 courses. In fact, worse than ever in my 40s. But at least I didn’t have body acne anymore. Now that I’m postmenopausal I pretty much have no more acne, period. Every once in awhile, one or two but that’s ok. When I was taking it, lots of hair loss and my night vision is not good anymore. Also my joints hurt during the courses, and still do to this day.
Glad it worked for some. Ruined my life. Left me with chronically dry sore skin
FirmGrip DownWithTheShip when did you take it? I just took my first one yesterday and I'm honestly considering to stop
T10_ 20 years later and I suffer daily so bad. The chronic painful dry skin isn’t the worst of it I also have severe MCS from accutane (multiple chronicle sensitivity) to the point where I’m on disability for it in Canada. That drug is very toxic. If I could do it again I’d just quit sugar and alcohol and exercise. Alcohol definitely gave me zits...
Can i use niacinamide by the ordinary while on accutane?
I love all your videos!!! You are so incredibly smart