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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why did you go to a dermatologist if you’re going to disregard what she tells you? [/quote]

I came out thinking we'd do it. Then I researched it more and I am scared of side effects. I would not hesitate if his acne were truly awful and he were asking to do it, but he is on the fence as well. I also don't think he will be great about sunscreen.[/quote]
Well then he shouldn’t use retin an either if he won’t do sunscreen!
I would strongly urge you to do it. I know a couple of people with scarring on their cheeks and it really sucks. 
Yes there are serious side effects but you can monitor and go off if necessary. In a couple cases I would be hesitant (mental health problems or IBS/Crohns) but for a healthy child I think it’s worth it. [/quote]

DS is a lifeguard (generally good about sunscreen) but we specifically chose to do Accutane during the winter. He did it December-May. 2 years later his skin looks great and the scarring is mostly gone. We put it off for years, and wish we had done it sooner.
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