How does Accutane work? Why does it have the side effects it does, and why are some of them permanent?

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I’ve recently been put on the drug and I think it would ease my mind if I knew how it actually worked.

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My oldest son was on it for about 6 months after 3 or 4 other treatments did not help his acne. After about 1 month, his breakouts ended and now 3 years later, his skin never has any breakouts.

I noticed he was a bit moodier than normal, but no other side effects.

Ill admit, both my parents and I regret me not taking it as a teen. I was tormented endlessly for my acne, and have mild scarring from it. But if i would have known a few months of treatments and my face would have been clear would have been a godsend. Oh well.

Just make damn sure to be upfront and listen to your derm on dossage, blood tests, etc.

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