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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've got 3 teenagers.  One teenager can control her acne with OTC topical products, another just uses soap/water and spot treatments.  The third has used topicals (OTC and prescription), oral antibiotics and, when those failed, Accutane.  He does not have cystic acne but it was so severe that it was starting to scar.  He's now on month 6 and the difference is incredible.  Until this month, dry lips were the only negative side effect.  This month, he's started to have very dry skin on his forearms.  Both side effects are managed well with lotion/vaseline.  FWIW, he's also on an SSRI for anxiety and we've noticed no negative change in his mental health - in fact, he's in a much better place since he's no longer self-conscious about his complexion.

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This was exactly our experience with both sons.  Their cystic acne was causing anxiety and depression.  Neither wanted to socialize and their grades were dropping.  After Accutane, it was like seeing butterflies emerge - a complete 180.  So much more self-confidence and happiness.  I don’t like to think about what might have happened had we not gotten serious about their acne.[/quote]

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