My skin sucks. It has always sucked. My nickname in seventh grade given to me by the oh-so-sweet boys on my bus was pepperoni face because there wasn't a square centimeter on my face or neck that wasn't covered in disgusting red dots. That was almost ten years ago, and my face is STILL covered in acne, no matter what I do! I have tried any and every type of lotion available without prescription, and also Benzaclin and Clindamycin gel together for about a year.

Finally sick of being the only senior in college with acne, my family doctor referred me to a dermatologist, and I have an appointment in a couple weeks to see what we can do. When my mom was in college/my age she had the same issues and took Accutane, and has yet to have a major breakout that I constantly experience since then. I would like to try it, but I'm not sure what to expect and I'm also a little scared of the risks. I intend to ask the doctor before starting, but I am on Seasonique birth control and I absolutely will not risk pregnancy. So if anyone is on Accutane, how does it affect your BCP's? (Note: Yes I know it causes horrendous birth defects, I'm not concerned about pregnancy as much as period consistency.)


If you have tried Accutane, let's hear about your opinion on it and your experience.. Or if you have any solutions to keep your acne in check, what do you do?