Comments on: What Is The Best Prescription Acne Treatment?

By: MiaMia

MiaMia — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:41:04 +0000

Accutane. Its a serious drug that can have some serious side effects. You have to be on it for at least 6 months. I am on it now and it has cleared my skin in 1 month!! But I have to continue the whole 6 months. Its very effective. I would reccomend it. I, luckliy, am not experiencing any side effects other then dry skin and dry lips. The dry skin lasts for the 1st month. Ask your dermotologist, I honestly think its the only drug that gets rid of acne. Good luck!

By: jay1986

jay1986 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:28:24 +0000

accutane is the best. it gives you lots of dryness, and can cause birth defects if you get pregnant while taking it. but it works.
i finished my course of accutane about a year ago and haven’t had acne problems since.

By: kmk621

kmk621 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:39:28 +0000

I have personally used Benza-Clin (benzoyl peroxide and a topical antibiotic), oral antibiotics, Retin-A Micro and Differin gel.
Benza-Clin worked pretty well but was drying. Retin-A is drying too, but if you stay with it, it works wonders for your acne and the texture of your skin. This took about a month.
I think this may depend on what type of acne you have. Have you seen a dermatologist? If your acne is very severe and resistant to other treatments you could consider Accutane.
If you are female, birth control pills are also an option to clear your skin. I took birth control when I was a teenager and had almost perfectly clear skin.
I think making an appointment with a dermatologist would be your best bet. If you feel your acne is hormonal you could see an endicrinologist or gynecologist (if you are female).