Review Of America’s Most Powerful Acne Prescription

What is Accutane?

Accutane is a prescription acne treatment that gives you a concentrated form of vitamin A. This form of vitamin A essentially stops oil production, assuming that to be the main cause of acne. It is often used not only in the fighting of severe acne vulgaris, but in the fight against other severe types of acne.

History of Accutane

Accutane was approved by the FDA in September of 1982. It is produced by Hoffman-La-Roche, and it has since been connected to various cases of success. But it has also been connected to various risks and side effects, depending of course on who you talk to. It has certainly not worked for everybody.l.

Benefits

In severe cases of acne vulgaris, Accutane has been known to reduce acne over time, even when all others have not worked. It has also been known to fight other forms of acne like acne conglobata, which actually cannot be treated with any other treatment.

Side Effects

If taking Accutane, you have to name all possible medical conditions, and you also have to sign a pledge if female to use birth control or otherwise abstinence to avoid pregnancy as it can cause severe birth defects. Other side effects have included dryness of the skin, peeling, redness, irritation, crusting, miscarriages, depression, suicide, photosensitivity, trouble concentrating, thinning hair, decreased night vision, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headaches, bone and joint pain, severe chest or abdominal pain, and difficulty or pain swallowing.

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