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by SOLAR_FIELDS 3063 days ago
Every acne thread has the inevitable comment about Accutane.

And every comment is essentially the same. It’s the only thing that worked for me.

I still love to read them. I’m still amazed by it. It’s literally the only drug I’ve ever encountered that could truly be called a “magic pill” in that it will permanently cure you of what you are taking it for.

The side effects are pretty crazy though. I had to wear sunglasses even when it was cloudy due to photosensitivy for the months I was taking it. Carried Aquaphor in my pocket for the perpetually dry lips and my whole face pretty much flaked off during the first few weeks.

100% worth it. I get a minor pimple every 6 months or so if I don’t wash my face. It used to be completely covered with acne.